Medical Science Liaison, Virology jobs

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) - Toxins serves to advance science and standards of care for patients through their engagement with healthcare professionals and other stakeholders within the healthcare system. Through scientific engagement, MSLs provide credible, practical and clinically relevant information and solutions to enable both the effective and safe use of AbbVie products. Collectively, as members of GMA, they work to make a remarkable impact on patient care around the world.

MSLs work to communicate information and facilitate dialogue about AbbVie’s marketed products, and compounds in development, in a strictly scientific, non-promotional manner, and in full compliance with applicable national laws and regulations, guidelines, codes of conduct, AbbVie’s policies and procedures and accepted standards of best practice.

NOTE: This is a 12-month Max Term Contract with up to 50% travel requirement within ANZ.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with the Associate Director, Medical Affairs, ANZ, to set priorities, define strategy, and execute the Medical Affairs plan for the therapeutic area.
• Develop and maintain a clear understanding of the local clinical landscape, stakeholder needs, and treatment pathways to inform medical strategy and field activities.
• Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with key opinion leaders, physicians, and other relevant healthcare stakeholders across ANZ.
• Conduct effective territory and stakeholder planning, including identification of priority stakeholders, engagement opportunities, and unmet medical needs.
• Plan, document, and track scientific engagement activities in accordance with company systems and applicable local requirements.
• Conduct high-quality, non-promotional scientific exchange with healthcare professionals to improve awareness of Allergan Aesthetics products, supporting data, and appropriate use.
• Provide scientific education and training to healthcare professionals to build expertise, confidence, and understanding of current and future therapeutic options.
• Deliver balanced medical insights and scientific updates that support evidence-based decision-making in clinical practice.
• Support educational initiatives, speaker programs, and scientific meetings in a compliant and medically appropriate manner.
• Maintain a high level of scientific credibility and therapeutic area expertise to serve as a trusted scientific resource externally.
• Identify and engage key physicians, nurses and other stakeholders who influence the scientific and clinical landscape within the therapeutic area.
• Develop and execute KOL engagement plans to strengthen relationships with physicians and other stakeholders as relevant.
• Support local, regional, and national scientific activities with key stakeholders to advance disease awareness and medical understanding.
• Identify and foster relationships with emerging leaders with relevant interests through educational initiatives.
• Represent the company’s scientific perspective at customer meetings, congresses, and professional forums.
• Keep current on scientific, clinical, and market developments in ANZ, the broader Asia-Pacific region, and globally.
• Attend key medical congresses and scientific forums locally to strengthen medical knowledge and external relationships.
• Gather and communicate external insights, competitor intelligence, and scientific observations to inform Medical Affairs strategy and planning.
• Contribute to the scientific development of promotional and educational materials by providing accurate and balanced medical advice, where appropriate and compliant.
• Report any adverse event within 24 hours as per Allergan’s policies and procedures.
• Proactively participate in AbbVie’s WHS programs, adhere to policies and promote a safe work environment at all times.
• Adhere to Allergan’s / AbbVie’s internal codes of conduct and compliance processes.
• Other ad hoc duties such as administrative duties, as requested.

• Science degree. B Pharm, Nursing, Pharm D, MSc or PhD preferred. Prior pharmaceutical commercial/sales experience is highly desirable.
• Minimum 5 years of post-qualification work experience; experience working in pharmaceutical or medical related industry, overseas education or work experience desirable
• Previous experience in a customer-facing role
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a medical affairs team in the medical device or pharmaceutical science industry desirable.
• Excellent scientific communication and presentation skills
• Strong analytical skills, with ability to critically evaluate and effectively communicate key clinical data
• Ability to quickly learn and communicate clinical and non-clinical technical information effectively to individuals with varying degrees of scientific acumen
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a matrix structure, supporting multiple stakeholders
• High level of professional integrity and understanding of compliance requirements
• Ability to work independently with sound judgment and accountability
• Strong project management skills
• Strong listening skills with the ability to capture and synthesize insights
• Experience in clinical research including phase IV studies desirable
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Suite, particularly PowerPoint
• Ability to travel about 50% of the work time throughout ANZ

Flexibility and Availability: In line with Australia’s 'Right to Disconnect' legislation, we recognise and respect employees' right to refuse contact outside of their working hours, unless such refusal is deemed unreasonable. As we operate in an international, matrixed environment, there may be occasions where your role requires participation in business meetings outside of standard hours. We value and support flexibility and appreciate your willingness to occasionally accommodate these requests to ensure effective collaboration and communication within our global team.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer, and dedicated to fostering an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace that values and respects every individual. We are committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability. We ensure a fair and inclusive recruitment process without discrimination against any employee or applicant because of, and not limited to, race, religion, age, physical or mental disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or marital status. Our hiring process is flexible and accessible, so if you have any specific requests or accessibility requirement, please feel comfortable to let our team know by emailing CareersANZ@abbvie.com or speaking with your Recruiter and we'll make any necessary adjustments to accommodate your needs.

WAYS WE WORK

• All For One Abbvie; We weigh all decisions against the common good. We inspire, share and create as a team. We solve problems for all rather than serving our immediate team.
• Decide Smart & Sure; We make intelligent decisions to create the best outcomes. We act quickly, embrace experimentation, and learn what doesn’t work and get on to what does.
• Agile & Accountable; We streamline and eliminate unnecessary obstacles. We plan but adapt as we go. We delegate and make tough decisions to ensure focus on results, staying keenly aware of the urgency in all we do.
• Clear & Courageous; Open, honest, candid dialogue is core to our work and how we act with each other. We share information freely and continuously to find solutions. We admit mistakes. We grow stronger by putting the courage of our conviction to the test.
• Make Possibilities Real; We question with endless curiosity. We’re never satisfied with good enough—patients depend on us to deliver more. We challenge ourselves to find creative, constructive solutions to turn possibilities into reality.

CODE OF CONDUCT & BUSINESS INTEGRITY STATEMENT

• AbbVie is committed to observing high integrity and ethical standards in all its business dealings with our customers, with each other, business partners and suppliers.
• AbbVie as a responsible corporate citizen will adhere to these standards, as well as to local, national and international laws.
• All AbbVie employees are responsible for maintaining the Company’s reputation for conduct in accordance with the highest level of business integrity, ethics and compliance with the law.
• Soliciting and/or accepting/attempting/offering bribes or any illegal gratification is therefore cause for immediate dismissal.
• AbbVie is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community, and embracing diversity and inclusion.

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.

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