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Affiliate (Germany) Medical Science Liaison Pipeline Oncology (All Genders)

to be home based in Germany

Oncology Pipeline Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) are key members of the affiliate medical department. These field-based roles focus on interacting with, and supporting the needs of, investigators participating in priority 1 mainly and to a lesser extent priority 2 sponsored studies. Pipeline MSLs work to communicate information and facilitate dialogue about AbbVie’s investigational products, and compounds in development, in a strictly scientific, non-promotional manner. Pipeline MSLs serve to enhance the scientific credibility of the Company with established and emerging clinical investigators as well as key scientific institutions and collaborative study groups, by supporting scientific dialogue and collaborations in the areas of research, medical and scientific exchange, including facilitation of requests for scientific and medical information. MSLs also participate in close partnership with affiliate-based Site Management & Monitoring staff in the initiation, oversight, and follow-up of clinical studies. They also interface with other key members of the affiliate medical department - for example: Medical Managers, Medical Advisors, Clinical Research Managers and functions such as Health Economics and Outcomes Research, Market Access and work collaboratively and cross-functionally with other in-field members while retaining functional independence. They maintain a high level of scientific knowledge to ensure credible dissemination of scientific information and informed scientific dialogue with key external stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure a strong medical and scientific presence for Abbvie in investigational sites and key scientific centres by facilitation of clinical research and in particular of interventional phase 1-3 trials with Abbvie drugs, while supporting requests for medical and scientific information on products or areas of therapeutic interest to Abbvie
• Establish and maintain a close working relationship with Site Management & Monitoring staff and partner in facilitating the initiation and conduct of prioritized Abbvie-led clinical trials.
• Provide scientific and technical leadership to ensure professional and credible relationships with investigators.
• Consult with physicians, pharmacists, and other medical professionals to refer appropriate patients to Clinical Trial sites and review clinical practice topics as requested by the investigator or referring sites.
• Act as the point of contact with thought leaders to facilitate investigator-initiated study (IIS) ideas with AbbVie pipeline assets and requests for support to the local and global medical teams as appropriate.
• Deliver credible presentations on scientific matters in the disease area of responsibility and about AbbVie’s pipeline to investigators in Abbvie-sponsored interventional research.
• Participate in the selection process to identify appropriately qualified external experts the Company would wish to engage in collaborative efforts – such as potential research collaborations, or educational and advisory roles while ensuring a high level of scientific or educational integrity in these collaborative efforts.
• Identify opportunities for R&D collaborations with key institutions and thought leaders.
• Facilitate medical and scientific field intelligence.
• Ensure that all activities and interactions are conducted with due regard to all applicable local, global, and national laws, regulations, guidelines, codes of conduct, Company policies and accepted standards of best practice.

 

Qualifications

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Advanced degree (e.g. PharmD., MD, PhD) in a relevant scientific discipline is strongly preferred but candidates with an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline and demonstrated experience will be considered.

• Experience in developing and maintaining expert knowledge 

• Professional experience as MSL or CRA or in a similar field-based role.

• Solid knowledge of the pharmaceutical environment and the role of Medical Affairs to advance the medical and scientific objectives of a pharmaceutical company.

• Demonstrated expertise in the scientific methods applied to clinical research and current legislative/regulatory controls applicable to this research.

• Ability to comprehensively learn about new subject areas and environments.

• Excellent written and spoken communication and presentation skills, with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with thought leaders, physicians, and other healthcare decision makers.

• A good understanding of written and oral English is desirable.

• Background in Oncology/Hematology

• Strong commitment to compliance with the relevant rules and procedures, and to scientific quality and integrity

Travel
Yes, 50 % of the Time
Job Type
Experienced
Schedule
Full-time
Job Level Code
IC
Equal Employment Opportunity
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