MSL/Sr. MSL, Psychiatry (Boston, MA)

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.

About the role

The Medical Science Liaison develops and maintains professional relationships with internal and external customers to provide comprehensive medical and scientific support to AbbVie initiatives in assigned therapeutic areas. Facilitates information, education, and research activities for physicians and ancillary healthcare professionals regarding current and future therapies in development or commercialized by AbbVie. Works closely with other AbbVie personnel to ensure information, education, and research needs of healthcare professionals are met and to ensure scientific and technical training needs of commercial organizations are identified and met.

Responsible for maintaining annual expenses within assigned budget parameters and for accurate and timely documentation of all activities. The employee must conduct their work activities in compliance with all AbbVie internal requirements and with all applicable regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• 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 on AbbVie products.
• Upon request, present data on AbbVie products 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.
• Serve as internal medical and scientific resource to assigned AbbVie therapeutic areas for development of disease-state and product communications and materials that are medically accurate, balanced, and consistent with regulatory guidelines.
• Support Round Table and Advisory Board sessions to ensure accuracy of scientific and clinical data.
• Conduct ongoing training to medical affairs, field sales, and other internal personnel as directed.
• May provide support for payer-facing activities to public and commercial managed markets.

Requirements

• Advanced degree required (i.e., Pharm D, 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.
• Minimum 3-year total specific industry experience (pharma, device, etc) and minimum 4 years post professional degree practice or relevant transferable experience (clinical practice, academic research, regulatory/scientific).
• Psychiatry experience highly preferred.
• Previous MSL experience required.
• Must possess problem-solving and analytic skills to identify and translate specific territory and corporate needs into actions that achieve objectives.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other software skills; 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 to enter facilities and organizations in your assigned territory (may include background checks, drug screens, and proof of immunization/vaccination).
• Ability to learn and convey clinical and non-clinical technical information effectively.
• Must be willing to travel up to 75% of the time.
• Candidate must live in the territory or be willing to self-relocate within the territory (Boston, MA).

Benefits

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

Pay

The compensation range for this role is based on the job grade and will be determined by the selected candidate’s credentials, education, and experience. Individual compensation may vary depending on geographic location and other factors. This range may be modified in the future.