MSL/Senior MSL Oncology, Multiple Myeloma (Northern CA)

AbbVie•San Francisco, CA

5h•$124,500 - $236,500

About The Position

The MSL/Senior MSL is a field-based scientific expert who strategically supports research and business objectives in a designated therapeutic area across the product life cycle and within an assigned geography. The role is the primary communicator of AbbVie science to healthcare professionals in the territory and develops professional relationships with internal and external customers to provide medical and scientific support for AbbVie initiatives. The MSL/Senior MSL is viewed as a peer scientific expert and serves as a conduit for information, education, and research regarding current and future therapies in development or commercialized by AbbVie. The position works closely with other AbbVie personnel to meet healthcare professionals’ information, education, and research needs and to identify and fulfill scientific and technical training needs within commercial organizations. The territory includes Northern California, Northwest Nevada, and Hawaii. The candidate must live in the territory or be willing to self-relocate there and must be willing to travel up to 75% of the time. The role requires an advanced degree in a relevant scientific discipline. A doctorate in a health science or clinical discipline is strongly preferred. The position offers a base salary range of USD 124,500 to USD 236,500 per year. Benefits include paid time off, medical, dental and vision insurance, and a 401(k), subject to eligibility. The role is eligible to participate in long-term incentive programs.

Requirements

Advanced degree in a relevant scientific discipline, such as PharmD, MD/DO, PhD, or APP (Physician Associate or Nurse Practitioner).
For Senior MSL, typically at least 3 years of relevant experience; for MSL, typically 0–2 years of relevant experience.
Ability to identify, analyze, and translate territory and corporate needs to support internal and external customers and achieve business and clinical objectives.
Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other software skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal, presentation, and teaching skills.
Ability to work independently and within a team structure.
Ability to adjust effectively to new structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
Strong planning, organizational, team, and leadership skills.
Ability to meet healthcare industry representative credentialing requirements for entry to facilities and organizations in the assigned territory. Requirements may include background checks, drug screens, and proof of immunization or vaccination for various diseases.
Ability to learn and effectively convey clinical and non-clinical technical information.
Ability to engage an audience and help them understand and retain information.
Willingness to travel up to 75% of the time.
Must live in the territory or be willing to self-relocate within Northern California, Northwest Nevada, or Hawaii.

Nice To Haves

Doctorate in a health science or clinical discipline.

Responsibilities

Identify, develop, and maintain professional relationships with thought leaders, academic centers, and researchers in assigned therapeutic areas to support access to current medical and scientific information.
Present scientific information and education on disease states, the therapeutic landscape, and AbbVie products across the product lifecycle to healthcare professionals, including physicians, academic institutions, and researchers.
Support research initiatives requested by AbbVie R&D, Clinical Operations, and Medical Affairs, as well as physician-initiated projects. Activities may include site evaluation and identification, recruitment, investigator meetings, external expert identification, and external collaboration management.
Prepare marketplaces in new therapeutic areas of interest by creating awareness and relationships for AbbVie in the medical community.
Build and collaborate on internal cross-functional relationships; work with in-field commercial teams, as appropriate, to develop and execute account plans supporting shared business objectives.
Serve as a scientific resource to commercial partners, as appropriate, to support activities.
Answer unsolicited medical questions from healthcare providers and address other clinically related medical information issues.
Provide and conduct ongoing training for medical affairs, field sales, and other internal personnel as directed.
Apply strategic segmentation and optimal resource utilization capabilities.
Comply with applicable corporate and divisional policies and procedures, including accurate and timely documentation of healthcare professional interactions.
Maintain annual expenses within assigned budget parameters.