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About the Role

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) - Toxins serves to advance science and standards of care for patients through engagement with healthcare professionals and other stakeholders. MSLs provide credible, practical, and clinically relevant information to enable effective and safe use of AbbVie products in a strictly scientific, non-promotional manner.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Associate Director, Medical Affairs, ANZ, to set priorities, define strategy, and execute the Medical Affairs plan for the therapeutic area.
• Develop and maintain a clear understanding of the local clinical landscape, stakeholder needs, and treatment pathways to inform medical strategy and field activities.
• Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with key opinion leaders, physicians, and other relevant healthcare stakeholders across ANZ.
• Conduct effective territory and stakeholder planning, including identification of priority stakeholders, engagement opportunities, and unmet medical needs.
• Plan, document, and track scientific engagement activities in accordance with company systems and applicable local requirements.
• Conduct high-quality, non-promotional scientific exchange with healthcare professionals to improve awareness of Allergan Aesthetics products, supporting data, and appropriate use.
• Provide scientific education and training to healthcare professionals to build expertise, confidence, and understanding of current and future therapeutic options.
• Deliver balanced medical insights and scientific updates that support evidence-based decision-making in clinical practice.
• Support educational initiatives, speaker programs, and scientific meetings in a compliant and medically appropriate manner.
• Maintain a high level of scientific credibility and therapeutic area expertise to serve as a trusted scientific resource externally.
• Identify and engage key physicians, nurses and other stakeholders who influence the scientific and clinical landscape within the therapeutic area.
• Develop and execute KOL engagement plans to strengthen relationships with physicians and other stakeholders as relevant.
• Support local, regional, and national scientific activities with key stakeholders to advance disease awareness and medical understanding.
• Identify and foster relationships with emerging leaders with relevant interests through educational initiatives.
• Represent the company’s scientific perspective at customer meetings, congresses, and professional forums.
• Keep current on scientific, clinical, and market developments in ANZ, the broader Asia-Pacific region, and globally.
• Attend key medical congresses and scientific forums locally to strengthen medical knowledge and external relationships.
• Gather and communicate external insights, competitor intelligence, and scientific observations to inform Medical Affairs strategy and planning.
• Contribute to the scientific development of promotional and educational materials by providing accurate and balanced medical advice, where appropriate and compliant.
• Report any adverse event within 24 hours as per Allergan’s policies and procedures.
• Proactively participate in AbbVie’s WHS programs, adhere to policies and promote a safe work environment at all times.
• Adhere to Allergan’s / AbbVie’s internal codes of conduct and compliance processes.
• Other ad hoc duties such as administrative duties, as requested.

Requirements

• Science degree. B Pharm, Nursing, Pharm D, MSc or PhD preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of post-qualification work experience.
• Experience working in pharmaceutical or medical related industry.
• Overseas education or work experience desirable.
• Previous experience in a customer-facing role.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a medical affairs team in the medical device or pharmaceutical science industry desirable.
• Excellent scientific communication and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical skills, with ability to critically evaluate and effectively communicate key clinical data.
• Ability to quickly learn and communicate clinical and non-clinical technical information effectively to individuals with varying degrees of scientific acumen.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a matrix structure, supporting multiple stakeholders.
• High level of professional integrity and understanding of compliance requirements.
• Ability to work independently with sound judgment and accountability.
• Strong project management skills.
• Strong listening skills with the ability to capture and synthesize insights.
• Experience in clinical research including phase IV studies desirable.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Suite, particularly PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel about 50% of the work time throughout ANZ.
• Flexibility and Availability: In line with Australia’s 'Right to Disconnect' legislation, we recognise and respect employees' right to refuse contact outside of their working hours, unless such refusal is deemed unreasonable.
• As we operate in an international, matrixed environment, there may be occasions where your role requires participation in business meetings outside of standard hours.
• We value and support flexibility and appreciate your willingness to occasionally accommodate these requests to ensure effective collaboration and communication within our global team.

Skills

• Scientific communication
• Presentation skills
• Analytical skills
• Clinical data evaluation
• Technical information communication
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Project management
• Listening skills
• Clinical research
• Microsoft Suite (PowerPoint)

Location

• ANZ

Work Type

• Max Term Contract
• Up to 50% travel

Experience Level

• Minimum 5 years of post-qualification work experience
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a medical affairs team

Education Level

• Science degree
• B Pharm
• Nursing
• Pharm D
• MSc
• PhD

About the Company

• AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow.
• We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.
• AbbVie is committed to observing high integrity and ethical standards in all its business dealings with our customers, with each other, business partners and suppliers.
• AbbVie as a responsible corporate citizen will adhere to these standards, as well as to local, national and international laws.
• All AbbVie employees are responsible for maintaining the Company’s reputation for conduct in accordance with the highest level of business integrity, ethics and compliance with the law.
• AbbVie is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.
• AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.

Equal Opportunity

• AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer, and dedicated to fostering an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace that values and respects every individual.
• We are committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, and embracing diversity and inclusion.
• It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability.
• We ensure a fair and inclusive recruitment process without discrimination against any employee or applicant because of, and not limited to, race, religion, age, physical or mental disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or marital status.
• Our hiring process is flexible and accessible, so if you have any specific requests or accessibility requirement, please feel comfortable to let our team know by emailing [email protected] or speaking with your Recruiter and we'll make any necessary adjustments to accommodate your needs.
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.