Medical Science Liaison, Oncology

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in India.

📋 Description

• Act as the subject matter expert for Oncology within AbbVie Medical Affairs in the designated territory.

• Provide scientific and technical guidance while fostering professional relationships with external experts and healthcare professionals.

• Serve as the main point of contact for external experts in the assigned geographic region within Medical Affairs.

• Create and implement scientific interaction plans and cycle plans.

• Participate in cross-functional account planning while maintaining operational independence.

• Classify and segment external experts, documenting interactions and insights of healthcare professionals in Veeva CRM and related systems.

• Promote research and educational initiatives at leading academic centers.

• Assist with requests for medical and scientific information.

• Present scientific updates to internal sales, marketing, and Affiliate Brand Team members.

• Collaborate with cross-functional in-field teams.

• Build therapy advocates through ongoing scientific engagement.

• Initiate, manage, and follow up on GMA studies and medical projects.

• Provide support for prioritized interventional studies, including study initiation visits and subject-matter expertise.

• Encourage investigator-initiated study proposals and assist with requests.

• Deliver scientific presentations to physicians, both individually and in groups.

• Attend pertinent scientific meetings and conferences.

• Summarize key data and relevant scientific information.

• Assist physicians with named-patient or compassionate-use access requests when necessary.

• Offer scientific and technical support for medical or scientific publications.

• Ensure all activities adhere to applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, codes of conduct, company policies, and best practice standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• Preferably candidates with MBBS and MD qualifications.

• Applicants with an undergraduate degree and relevant experience in oncology may also be considered.

• MDS/BDS/Pharm. D graduates with a minimum of 4 years of experience as MSL in the oncology therapy area are eligible.

• Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical landscape and the role of Medical Affairs.

• Proven expertise in scientific methods applied to clinical research, along with knowledge of current legislative/regulatory controls, is a plus.

• Capability to thoroughly learn new subject areas and environments.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication and presentation abilities.

• Proficient in developing and sustaining strong collaborative relationships with thought leaders, physicians, and other healthcare decision-makers.

• Strong dedication to compliance with applicable rules and procedures, as well as to scientific quality and integrity.

🏝️ Benefits

• Employees have the flexibility to work remotely.

• We are an equal opportunity employer.

• AbbVie is dedicated to conducting business with integrity, fostering innovation, transforming lives, and serving the community.