MSL, Skincare R&D (Eastern US)

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 – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) strategically and tactically executes the Skincare Global Scientific Affairs Strategy in alignment with research and business objectives across all skincare product areas. This includes thought leader strategic development and planning,  skincare differentiation strategies, and support of Skincare medical affairs and scientific communications plans and objectives. The MSL leads medical scientific education of external customers in support of consistent and leveraged scientific data, publications, scientific data communications and competitive strategies globally. The MSL serves as subject matter expert developing strong scientific knowledge of the skincare field and competitive landscape. They combine strong business acumen, scientific expertise, and market awareness, and serve as a conduit of information both externally and internally. The MSL supports product life cycles at all stages in collaboration with internal stakeholders including research and development, commercial, clinical, medical information, sales training, customer education and compliance to ensure plans effectively support cross-functional needs and goals.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead medical scientific education and training of healthcare providers and respond to medical scientific inquiries.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with internal and external customers and stakeholders to provide comprehensive medical and scientific support.
• Influence support and use of topical skincare products through Key Opinion Leader (KOL) advocacy development and implementation of peer influence programs.
• Collaborate with in-field teams to plan and execute regional initiatives that meet shared business objectives.
• Subject matter expert to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Continuous self-education on skincare trends, market, and competitive landscape including current and future product entries.
• Support cross-functional collaboration in the development and creation of scientific communications materials and assets.
• Gather insights and feedback on products and new developments through several channels including external engagements and conference attendance to support R&D pipeline, product launch, and current product portfolio.
• Support research initiatives and pipeline development.
• Maintains on-going communication with peers in Medical Affairs and other relevant functions to ensure alignment with departmental and business strategies.

Minimum Requirements

• Advanced degree required: PhD, PharmD or MD.
• Experience related to skincare, skin biology, dermatology or medical aesthetics required.
• Up to 2 years of experience in a scientific/medical communications or related role.
• Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills with proven ability/track record to effectively present to audiences of varying levels.
• Strong organizational & project management skills with a proven track record to deliver high-quality projects while meeting timelines.
• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time.
• Must reside within 50 miles of a medium or large US hub airport.

Essential Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work effectively individually and collaboratively with cross-functional teams and interface in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lead, motivate, develop and influence others
• Ability to engage the audience and help them understand and retain information
• Ability to convey clinical and scientific information effectively
• Ability to think creatively and conceptually
• Highly developed interpersonal and social skills
• Strong problem resolution and analytical skills
• Ability to develop and execute key strategies
• Knowledge of marketing theory, principles, and practices within the health care industry preferred
• Knowledge of clinical study design and methodology preferred.

*Candidate must reside within territory or willing to relocate to territory. Territory includes Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Washington DC, and West Virginia. 

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ​

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. ​

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.​

• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs. ​

• This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs​

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law. 

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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