Medical Science Liaison (MSL) Gastro

AbbVie in the Netherlands is a young, ambitious health business where people and quality of life come first. The experience of illness is personal, so we care about the things that matter to patients. As market leader, we team with partners to co-design health solutions around our innovative medicines for complex diseases, which improve standards of care. Helping people to be fit for work and family life is how we make a remarkable impact to the lives of men, women and children in Dutch society.

The role of Medical Science Liaison Gastroenterology provides an unique opportunity to broaden the experience in Gastroenterology, be part of Gastroenterology launch preparations, and expand or gain experience in Medical Affairs.This specific role focusses on the northern half of the Netherlands.

Generally, the Medical Science Liaison role asks for a person with a high ambition and strong social skills that can translate deep science into impactful collaborations with our customers.

Responsibilities

Primary Job Function

• Establishes and maintains scientific partnerships with external experts to gain insights in the unmet needs of the on-label and targeted indications.
• Proactively execute the in-field medical affairs activities and serve as the in-field scientific/medical expert for AbbVie in Gastroenterology.
• Works closely with other Gastroenterology team members to ensure a good flow of communication from in-field to the Gastroenterology brand team, Medical Information and Pharmacovigilance as well as the local Sales, Marketing & Medical Team, where applicable.

Key responsibilities include:

• Build up and maintain a strong medical and scientific presence for Abbvie in key hospitals by facilitation of research and educational initiatives.
• Work collaboratively and cross-functionally with other in-field team members while retaining functional independence.
• Engage in peer to peer scientific exchange with external experts and be able to share in-depth disease/product knowledge in a non-commercial manner with external experts.
• Assist Clinical Operations colleagues in the initiation, oversight and follow up of assigned clinical studies and medical projects.
• Act as the point of contact with thought leaders to facilitate investigator initiated study (IIS) ideas and requests for support to the local and global medical teams as appropriate.
• Deliver credible presentations on scientific matters to physicians, individually or in groups.
• Participate in the selection process to identify appropriately qualified thought leaders.
• Depending on product and needs, attend relevant scientific meetings and conferences.
• Upon request, assists physicians with requests for access to AbbVie medicines on early access programs, subject to all applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Basic:

• Fluent Dutch and English
• (Bio)-Medical Master’s degree required. PhD in a relevant therapeutic specialty is a pre.
• Previous experience as an Medical Science Liaison, preferably in Gastroenterology
• Proven track record of capability to initiate, roll out, and finish projects.
• Experience working in a cross-functional team environment (matrix).
• Proven track record of strong social skills and proactive attitude.

Key Competencies:

• Strong academic thinking with even stronger social skills.
• Ability to explain complicated scientific matters in a logical and understandable way.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with an intrinsic interest to work together in a team.
• Resourceful and able to independently initiate and lead projects with a cross functional team.
• Acts responsibly and works accurately.

Ways We Work

• Patient centric focus
• Creatively seeks future opportunities
• Resilience when confronted with obstacles
• Team player, must enjoy working in a complex matrix environment
• Adaptability in a changing environment
• Acts consistently with regulations/policies, ethics and obligations

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion.  It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status.

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