MSL/Sr MSL Enterprise Research

Company Description 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 - immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at . on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn. Job Description PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Medical Science Liaison, Enterprise Research (MSL, ER) is a field based scientific expert who strategically supports the scientific and business objectives of a designated therapeutic area for investigators participating in Enterprise Critical Studies. The Medical Science Liaison, Enterprise Research is the primary communicator of AbbVie science within a specific geography with healthcare professionals. The Medical Science Liaison, Enterprise Research combines strong business acumen, clinical expertise, and market awareness. The Medical Science Liaison, Enterprise Research serves as a conduit of information to a cross functional customer base regarding AbbVie's investigational products, and compounds in development, in a strictly scientific, non-promotional manner, and in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations, guidelines, codes of conduct, AbbVie's policies and procedures and accepted standards of best practice. RESPONSIBILITIES: This role is considered remote but requires the employee to work within a reasonable distance from the primary cities. Ensure a strong medical and scientific presence for Abbvie in Enterprise Critical investigational sites and key scientific centers by the facilitation of clinical research in 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. Engage with Clinical Trial Site Investigators and Staff to understand enrollment/screening barriers from a medical perspective and work with the site and AbbVie to find potential medical solutions. Aiming to support clinical trial enrollment. 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, in compliance with relevant laws and regulations, 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 for investigator-initiated study (IIS) ideas with AbbVie pipeline assets and requests for support with TA (Therapeutic Area) internal medical leadership 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. May participate in the selection process by suggesting sites and investigator names to help identify appropriately qualified external experts the Company would wish to engage in collaborative efforts - such as potential research collaborations, or educational and advisory roles (Advisory Boards, Congresses, Symposia, etc.); while ensuring an elevated level of scientific or educational integrity in these collaborative efforts. Identify opportunities for R&D collaborations with key institutions and External Research Experts (EREs) and liaise with the Search & Evaluation team and Discovery or Clinical Development teams to facilitate further assessment. Facilitate medical and scientific field intelligence - for example, maintain a list of investigators/potential investigators within a given TA, understand competitive research activities in active or planned study sites, generate insights from investigators on challenges and opportunities for AbbVie-sponsored clinical trials - and communicate, where appropriate, within the Company. Attend relevant scientific meetings and Conferences and may represent AbbVie in scientific booths at congresses. Upon request, assist physicians with requests for access to AbbVie medicines on a named patient or compassionate use basis, subject to all applicable legal and regulatory requirements. Must provide insights on the current clinical practice, facilitate identification of tier 1 external experts, and provide scientific input into the future clinical development program for AbbVie's pipeline assets. 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. Support Enterprise Critical Studies' related activities from a medical affairs perspective and contributing to meeting study timelines. Provide scientific and technical input to local AbbVie study teams, (early) brand teams and external investigators using information that has been reviewed and approved by relevant local procedures and with internal medical leadership teams. This includes working with local Medical Information teams, as appropriate, to respond to unsolicited requests for off-label information on AbbVie medicines. Ensure adherence to all applicable national laws and regulations, guidelines, codes of conduct, AbbVie standards, policies, and procedures. Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with investigators and thought leaders in the product / therapeutic area for which the Medical Science Liaison - Enterprise Research has been assigned responsibility, to facilitate Abbvie research and contribute to the success of our pipeline. Qualifications Advanced degree required (i.e., Pharm D, MD/DO, PhD, APP (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. 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. Proficiency in Excel, Word, Power Point, and other software skills; Excellent written/verbal communication skills. Ability to quickly learn and