MSL, Dermatology (Alabama, Florida Panhandle)

About the Role

The Medical Science Liaison is a field-based scientific expert who strategically supports the scientific and business objectives of a designated therapeutic area across the product life cycle for a specific geography/territory. This role serves as the primary communicator of AbbVie science within a specific geography to healthcare professionals. The Medical Science Liaison combines strong strategic vision and clinical expertise, serving as a conduit of information to a cross-functional customer base internally within AbbVie.

Responsibilities

• Focus on mastery of scientific content, materials, disease state, and therapeutic area to establish yourself as a scientific expert.
• Identify, develop, and maintain professional relationships with thought leaders, academic centers, and researchers in assigned areas of therapeutic interest to ensure access to current medical and scientific information.
• Present scientific information and education relative to disease state, therapeutic landscape, and AbbVie products across the product lifecycle to healthcare professionals, including physicians, academic institutions, researchers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Support research initiatives as requested by AbbVie R&D, Clinical Operations, and Medical Affairs Departments, and physician-initiated projects, including site evaluation and identification, recruitment, investigator meetings, external expert identification, and external collaboration management.
• Serve as an internal medical and scientific resource for assigned therapeutic/product areas, developing disease-state and product communications and materials that are medically accurate, balanced, and consistent with regulatory guidelines.
• Create, maintain, and collaborate in relationships with internal cross-functional partnerships. Work with in-field commercial teams to develop and execute account plans designed to support and meet shared business objectives.
• Support and provide ongoing training to medical affairs, field sales, and other internal personnel as directed. Ensure up-to-date clinical knowledge of product use and competitor data.
• Practice core capabilities in strategic segmentation and optimal resource utilization.
• Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and Procedures, including accurate and timely documentation related to Healthcare Professional (HCP) interactions.
• Maintain annual expenses within assigned budget parameters.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree required (e.g., PharmD, MD/DO, PhD, APP such as Physician Associate or Nurse Practitioner) in a relevant scientific discipline. Doctorate strongly preferred in a health science or clinical discipline.
• Typically requires a minimum of 0-2 years' relevant experience.
• Must possess problem-solving and analytic skills to identify and translate specific territory and corporate needs into actionable objectives.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other software; excellent written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to quickly learn and apply foundational skills in Scientific Storytelling, Identifying Mobilizers, and Active Listening.
• Must meet healthcare industry representative (HCIR) credentialing requirements, which may include background checks, drug screens, and proof of immunization/vaccination for various diseases.
• Ability to learn and convey clinical and non-clinical technical information effectively.
• Ability to engage the audience and help them understand and retain information.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% of the time.

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Eligibility to participate in long-term incentive programs.

Note: Benefits and compensation are subject to the Company's discretion and may be modified consistent with applicable law.