Pipeline CSM, Oncology

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

📋 Description

• Facilitate clinical research and interventional phase 1–3 trials involving AbbVie products.

• Assist in providing medical and scientific information requests related to products and therapeutic areas.

• Collaborate with Site Management & Monitoring personnel regarding site feasibility, engagement, training, recruitment challenges, and inquiries.

• Offer senior scientific insights into study feasibility, site identification and selection, recruitment strategies, and complex medical site inquiries.

• Establish and nurture relationships with investigators, thought leaders, scientific institutions, and collaborative study groups.

• Consult with medical professionals, including physicians and pharmacists, on patient referrals to clinical trial sites and pertinent clinical practice topics.

• Facilitate investigator-initiated study concepts and collaboration requests within the pipeline.

• Deliver scientific presentations regarding the disease area and AbbVie’s research pipeline.

• Identify qualified external experts for research collaborations, advisory boards, congresses, and symposia.

• Recognize R&D collaboration opportunities and coordinate with Search & Evaluation, Discovery, and Clinical Development teams.

• Generate and disseminate medical and scientific field intelligence.

• Provide strategic scientific guidance on protocol feasibility, country and site strategies, evidence needs, and development decisions.

• Attend relevant internal and external scientific meetings and conferences.

• Assist with named-patient or compassionate-use requests when required.

• Offer early insights on clinical practices, external experts, and future clinical development initiatives.

• Develop long-term medical strategies and plans from clinical trials through health authority approvals and access.

• Provide senior scientific leadership across affiliate, regional, and global interfaces, translating field insights into actionable recommendations.

• Ensure all activities adhere to applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, codes of conduct, and AbbVie policies.

• Offer scientific and technical insights to local study teams, brand teams, and external investigators.

• Cultivate collaborative relationships that enhance AbbVie research and contribute to pipeline success.

• Potentially provide scientific coaching and best-practice guidance to Pipeline MSLs and other field medical colleagues.

⛳️ Requirements

• An advanced degree (e.g., PhD, PharmD, etc.) in a relevant scientific or biological discipline is strongly preferred; candidates with an undergraduate degree in a pertinent field and relevant experience will also be considered.

• A minimum of 8+ years of professional experience in medical affairs or a similar field-based R&D role involving clinical trials and clinical development.

• Strong understanding of the oncology clinical research landscape, including the implementation and conduct of oncology clinical trials.

• Ability to connect clinical-trial execution, external scientific insights, and the evolving competitive landscape with portfolio-level medical and development priorities.

• Proven ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with internal stakeholders, study investigators, and site personnel.

• Solid knowledge and problem-solving capabilities to advance the medical and scientific goals of a pharmaceutical company.

• Capacity to translate complex scientific, clinical, and field information into strategic recommendations that influence cross-functional and senior stakeholders.

• Exceptional initiative, judgment, and the ability to represent AbbVie in a compliant manner.

• Expertise in scientific methods applied to clinical research, along with current legislative and regulatory controls applicable to this research.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication, as well as presentation skills.

• Ability to cultivate and maintain strong collaborative relationships with thought leaders, physicians, and other healthcare decision-makers.

• Proficiency in engaging effectively in both Korean and English with affiliate, regional, and global stakeholders.

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

• Strong commitment to compliance with relevant rules and procedures, as well as to scientific quality and integrity.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer.

• Commitment to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, and serving the community.