MSL/ Sr. MSL, Rheumatology - Michigan, Northern Indiana and Northern Ohio (Remote)

Medical Science Liaison (MSL)

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL), is a field-based scientific expert that strategically supports the scientific and business objectives of a designated therapeutic area, Rheumatology, across the product life cycle. MSLs are the primary communicators of AbbVie science within a specific geography with healthcare professionals. MSLs are the field scientific experts on given disease states and treatment options within a designated therapeutic area. They combine strong business acumen, clinical expertise, market awareness, and serve as a conduit of information to a cross-functional customer base internally within AbbVie. Based on therapeutic needs and product life cycles, teams may focus on certain responsibilities, including clinical development and pipeline support. This position will support the Rheumatology team, which includes subject matter expertise for Upadacitinib (Rinvoq), Risankizumab (Skyrizi) and Adalimumab (Humira).

Responsibilities:

• Identifies, gains access to and develops professional customer-centric based relationships with external experts (EEs) in therapeutic areas within assigned geography.
• Develops, executes and maintains high impact territory plans, including HCP and Investigator engagement plans.
• Delivers on territory plan objectives, meets assigned project deadlines, and achieves annual functional goals.
• Provides education on disease state, therapeutic landscape and AbbVie products.
• Supports research initiatives as requested by AbbVie R&D, Clinical Operations, and Medical Affairs Departments.
• Creates, maintains, and collaborates in relationships with internal cross-functional partnerships.
• Responsible for compliance with corporate policies and maintains annual expenses within assigned budget parameters.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree required (i.e., Pharm D, MD/DO, PhD, APP in a relevant scientific discipline).
• Greater than or equal to 2 years of clinical, scientific/research, or industry related experience.
• Problem solving and analytic skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Power Point, and other software skills.
• Ability to quickly learn and apply foundational skills in Scientific Storytelling, Identifying Mobilizers and Active Listening.
• Ability to engage the audience and help them understand and retain information.
• Ability to meet health care industry representative (HCIR) credentialing requirements.
• Exhibits leadership attributes.
• Must be willing to travel up to 75% of the time.

Note: Candidate must reside within territory or willing to relocate to territory (Michigan).

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.