Medical Science Liaison Pacific/Southwest
Locations: United States - California - Remote
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: Posted 25 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: 31097283
About Abbott: Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Working at Abbott: At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life.
The Opportunity: The MSL is the medical / scientific voice of expertise for Abbott Diabetes Care (ADC) products and therapeutic areas. This field-based role focuses on medical & scientific engagement with ADC stakeholders. This person will provide medical/scientific expert advice and guidance to key customers for ADC products & relevant therapeutic areas, including scientific exchange & professional development with key thought leaders/external experts and provides medical/scientific affairs support to the US commercial team.
The MSL serves to support the scientific credibility of ADC with established and emerging national & regional thought leaders, by supporting scientific dialogue and collaboration in areas of research, scientific publications, and medical & scientific exchange, including unsolicited requests for medical information. They also interface regularly with appropriate US commercial team members. They maintain a high level of knowledge to ensure credible dissemination of scientific information and dialogue with thought leaders, healthcare providers, and healthcare organizations.
The ideal candidate for this role will be located in the California/Nevada region of the US, as that is where the territories for this role will cover.
What you’ll work on:
- Provide scientific and medical leadership to ensure professional and credible relationships with thought leaders and external experts of strategic importance to ADC.
- Ensure a strong medical and scientific presence for ADC in key academic centers by facilitating research and educational initiatives.
- Work collaboratively and cross-functionally with other in-field members while retaining functional independence.
- Serve as a point of contact within the medical and scientific affairs team for thought leaders and external experts within an assigned geographic area.
- Deliver credible presentations on scientific matters to health care providers.
- Participate in the selection process to identify appropriately qualified thought leaders for collaborative efforts.
- Attend relevant scientific meetings and conferences.
- Provide key thought leaders / external experts with scientific and technical support for publications of scientific or medical interest.
- Ensure that all activities and interactions are conducted with due regard to all applicable local and national laws, regulations, guidelines, codes of conduct, company policies, and accepted standards of best practice.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a health sciences field.
- Preferred Advanced degree (e.g., PharmD, MD/DO, NP/DNP, PA, PhD) in a relevant scientific discipline is preferred but candidates with an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline and demonstrated experience will be considered.
- Minimum 3-5 years in a health sciences field.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in the diabetes field is highly preferred.
What we Offer:
- Training and career development , with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance.
- Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives, and retirement plans.
- Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness, and occupational health programs.
- Paid time off.
- 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match.
- The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities.
The base pay for this position is: $109,300.00 – $218,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Medical & Scientific Affairs
DIVISION:
ADC Diabetes Care
LOCATION:
United States > California : Remote
TRAVEL:
Yes, 75% of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods, Driving a personal auto or company car, Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday).
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