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Medical Science Liaison, Dermatology

Primary Tokyo, Japan Req ID R00086849 Category Medical Division AbbVie

Objectives:
Based on the Brand/Functional plan, develop and execute MSL Action Plan through scientific interaction 
and connect to evidence generation and collectively, as member of GMA, work to make a remarkable impact 
on patient care

Major Responsibilities:
1.KEE management
・Cultivate and develop scientific engagement with Medical Target KEEs
・Understanding the needs of developing strategic KEE interaction planning, 
develop the strategic interaction plan appropriately 
・Cultivate and maintain relationships with KEEs prior to product launch through Multi-channel communication plan with KEEs
・Provide scientific information and have a discussion with EELs
・Provide accurate TA knowledge and scientific message to KEEs (non-product)
・Gain DPOs through scientific discussions

2.Coordinate Investigator Initiated Study (IIS) following new SOP (Contract-Based IIS)
・Get information of IIS plan with AbbVie products and may proceed further AbbVie process 
with limited support
・Understanding the IIS process, 
・Take a role of SME in proceeding the IIS process
・Support other departments in scientific point of view
・Provide scientific information

3.Active participation and effective communication for product maximization cross functionally
・Understand Brand Plan and Medical Plan for execution in the field
・Provide feedback from the field after implementation of the functional plan
・Identify appropriate KEEs for tactical action in Medical plan by understanding the target KEE's profile, 
treatment policy and/or his/her point of view

4.One R&D collaboration (as needed)
・Understand the local action plan and its objectives to support clinical development
・Collaborate with Clinical Development in-field team to accelerate enrollment through scientific interaction

5.Team Management
・By understanding TA/ Team policy, contribute to the team management incollaboration with MSL Manager
・Support peer MSLs who have relatively less experience

6.iFTE playbook understanding & execution
・Understand the Medical and other key stakeholders' actions including Commercial in iFTE playbook 
and execute accordingly 
・Collaborate in-field as one team and support other team members in Medical 
 


Essential Skills & Abilities/Education:
・Must have an undergraduate degree in science or pharmacology
・Masters in Science or PhD preferred
・Experience in Pharmaceutical industry in Clinical Development, Safety department or 
research experience more than 3 years
・Affluent and accurate senses about pharmaceutical market
・Drive for Results
・Strong human relationship with people outside (especially KEE)
・High reputation among people inside and outside
・Correct expression of view as to right or wrong of things
・Well balanced decision making
・Clear recognition/discipline of performance


AbbVie 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.


Travel: Yes, 75 % of the Time

Job Type: Experienced

Schedule: Full-time

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