Senior MSL II, Dermatology (South Texas)

About the Role

The Senior MSL II is a field-based scientific expert who strategically supports the research and business objectives of a designated therapeutic area across the product life cycle for a specific geography/territory. They are the primary communicator of AbbVie's science within a specific geography, engaging with healthcare professionals and serving as a peer scientific expert in their designated therapeutic area.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and maintain professional relationships with thought leaders, academic centers, and researchers in assigned therapeutic areas.
• Present scientific information and education on disease states, therapeutic landscapes, and AbbVie products to healthcare professionals, including physicians, researchers, and academic institutions.
• Support research initiatives, including site evaluation, recruitment, investigator meetings, and external collaboration management.
• Prepare the marketplace in new therapeutic areas by creating awareness and relationships for AbbVie in the medical community.
• Collaborate with internal cross-functional partnerships and in-field commercial teams to develop and execute account plans.
• Serve as a scientific resource to commercial partners and healthcare providers, answering unsolicited medical questions and addressing clinically related issues.
• Conduct ongoing training for medical affairs, field sales, and other internal personnel.
• Ensure compliance with corporate and divisional policies, including accurate and timely documentation of healthcare professional interactions.
• Manage annual expenses within assigned budget parameters.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree required (PharmD, MD/DO, PhD, APP) in a relevant scientific discipline; doctorate strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5+ years of relevant MSL experience.
• Previous pharmaceutical industry experience within a relevant scientific discipline is preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities among peers.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and translate territory and corporate needs to support internal and external customers.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other software tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and teaching skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team structure.
• Adaptability to new structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Must meet health care industry representative (HCIR) credentialing requirements, including background checks, drug screens, and proof of immunization/vaccination.
• Ability to learn and convey clinical and non-clinical technical information effectively.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% of the time.

Additional Information

The compensation range for this role is based on the job grade and may vary depending on geographic location. AbbVie offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. This position is eligible to participate in long-term incentive programs.