National MSL Director, Gastroenterology

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

📋 Description

• Establish the strategic framework and provide guidance and leadership for the designated US Field Medical Team.

• Propel the achievement of US medical and business goals within the immunology therapeutic sector.

• Create and execute strategic initiatives in collaboration with Clinical Development and the integrated US Brand team.

• Coordinate and enhance materials and communications for field operations.

• Set the leadership tone and direction while co-defining the vision for the therapeutic field-medical team.

• Align the field-medical strategy with the therapeutic domain.

• Foster a productive work environment and nurture a positive team culture.

• Co-create field-based scientific support strategies and tactical execution plans for marketed products and pipeline processes.

• Analyze and prioritize clinical and market trends, identify scientific data gaps, and assess field materials.

• Supervise comprehensive training to ensure clinical, business, regulatory, guideline, and scientific proficiency of the field-medical team.

• Communicate effectively with Commercial, HEOR, Global Medical Information, Healthcare Solutions, and other key stakeholders.

• Collaborate with Field Medical Leads across AbbVie divisions to standardize and enhance field-medical teams.

• Identify opportunities to synchronize MSL clinical resources globally and improve operational efficiency.

• Manage an operating budget and align resources with the needs of US Medical Affairs.

• Develop expectations for field-medical asset and study leaders.

• Prioritize MSL involvement in clinical programs and contribute to scientific platforms and strategic business decisions.

• Maintain expertise and accountability for regulatory and compliance matters.

• Allocate MSL resources to execute business and clinical strategies while mitigating risks for AbbVie.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in health sciences from an accredited institution is required.

• An advanced degree in a relevant scientific discipline is necessary.

• A doctorate is strongly preferred in a health science or clinical discipline.

• A minimum of 5 years of direct people management experience is required.

• At least 5 years of relevant industry experience with a proven track record of leadership success in the pharmaceutical or biotech sector is required.

• Significant experience in the pertinent therapeutic area is preferred.

• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, tactical execution, and visionary capabilities.

• Ability to adapt to evolving market dynamics and competitive challenges.

• Proficiency in working effectively within cross-functional teams and demonstrating teamwork.

• Advanced analytical, conceptual, and administrative abilities.

• Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills.

• Strong problem-solving and negotiation capabilities.

• Competency with standard computer technologies, integrated business software, word processing, spreadsheets, and common applications.

• Ability to influence and lead without formal authority.

• Capacity to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Knowledge of personnel management, including recruitment, hiring, progressive discipline, coaching, and motivation.

• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave).

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Eligibility to participate in long-term incentive programs.

• Commitment to equal opportunity employment.

• Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.