Medical Science Liaison - New York City

Abbott•Jersey City, NY

5d•Remote

About The Position

The Medical Science Liaison is a field-based member of Abbott’s Screening Medical Affairs department. The role educates prescribers, health systems, population-based decision makers, and other organized customer groups about screening products and related disease states, providing scientific expertise to support strategic initiatives and inform medical decisions. The liaison also brings customer and market insights back to the company to support evidence generation and planning. The role develops and maintains relationships with key opinion leaders in Primary Care and Gastroenterology and with decision makers across health systems, medical groups, provider offices, public health departments, advocacy organizations, and professional societies. It covers New York City, Long Island, Westchester County, and parts of New Jersey. The position is remote and field based, with substantial regional travel and occasional additional travel. The liaison prepares and delivers scientific presentations, supports scientific exchange at selected conferences, collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, and shares insights about clinical evidence, market trends, and competition. The position works Monday through Friday during typical business hours, with some weekend work for scientific meetings.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a relevant health professions, health sciences, or related field; alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field plus at least 4 years of field-based Medical Affairs experience in lieu of a master’s degree.
At least 5 years of industry experience in healthcare or medical technology, including Medical Affairs or similar industry experience.
Ability to meet healthcare facility access requirements, such as vaccination or mask requirements.
Valid driver’s license, with no suspended, revoked, surrendered, or invalid license.
No more than two moving violations, events, or accidents within the last 36 months.
No alcohol- or drug-related vehicle event within the last 36 months, including a BAC failure, refusal to submit to testing, or alcohol-related suspension.
No other Motor Vehicle Report results that expose the company to an unacceptable level of liability.
Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
Ability to work Monday through Friday during typical business hours and some weekends for scientific meetings.
Ability to travel; the posting specifies approximately 60% of working time and separately lists 75%.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in a relevant health sciences or related field, such as PA-C, genetic counselor, or another healthcare provider qualification.
At least 2 years of industry MSL experience, with prior oncology and/or gastroenterology experience.
Experience communicating health economics and outcomes research data.
Experience in public health, population health management, health insurance, or medical quality.
Familiarity and experience with screening and wellness programs.
In-depth knowledge of the healthcare market and experience with clinical trials.
Experience working with or for advocacy groups and professional societies.

Responsibilities

Interpret major clinical data sources, published reports, and relevant health economics and outcomes research data related to the company’s products.
Educate health systems, population health leaders, medical quality professionals, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders on clinical, public health, medical quality, and scientific information related to screening products and disease states.
Prepare and deliver clinical and scientific presentations to healthcare providers, health systems, medical group leaders, and community or advocacy groups.
Work compliantly with field business partners, including health system leadership and field sales teams, to develop and execute scientific engagement tactics aligned with brand strategy.
Collaborate with internal teams to develop scientific engagement content for marketed and pipeline screening products.
Provide Medical Affairs support at selected national medical conferences through scientific exchange with key decision makers.
Provide insights on market trends and competition.
Build relationships with key opinion leaders and support their development as potential speakers and collaborators, in partnership with Screening Medical Affairs leadership.
Develop relationships with decision makers in health systems, medical groups, provider offices, state health departments, advocacy organizations, and professional societies.
Work with clients and thought leaders nationally, regionally, and locally to obtain clinical insights supporting research on new and existing products.
Identify and attend regional and national trade shows, symposia, and scientific or clinical meetings aligned with territory and brand strategy.
Travel within the assigned territory and occasionally beyond it; the posting states approximately 60% of working time and also lists travel as 75%.