Company Description

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 – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com.

AbbVie with headquarters in Chicago, USA, employs over 50,000 employees worldwide. Approximately 250 employees are employed in Switzerland and the AbbVie Switzerland headquarters are located in Cham, ZG.

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Job Description

The Medical Science Liaison serves to advance science and standards of care for patients, healthcare providers and payers, and ensure they can access all the practical and clinically relevant information and solutions they need to use AbbVie’s products efficiently and safely. The field-based Medical Science Liaison focuses on medical and scientific engagement with AbbVie stakeholders (including research and healthcare professionals, payers, and providers).

Key responsibilities:

The MSL role is covering the western territory of Switzerland, Bern and SolothurnProvide scientific and medical information to healthcare professionals regarding hematology assets in a non-promotional highly scientific mannerDeliver credible scientific presentations and participate in scientific meetings and conferences related to hematologyEstablish and maintain good relationships with key thought leaders and experts in the field of hematologyCollaborate with internal cross-functional teams to support scientific dialogue, exchange and internal training. Gather and communicate field intelligence, including competitor research and medical strategies, within the companyStay updated on the latest scientific advancements and clinical data in hematology researchSupport the development and execution of educational initiatives and research collaborations in the hematology therapeutic areaAssist in the initiation, oversight, and follow-up of clinical studies and medical projects related to hematology, serve as a point of contact for thought leaders to facilitate investigator-initiated study ideas and requests for supportEnsure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, and company policies in all activities and interactions
Qualifications
University degree (PhD preferred) in a relevant scientific disciplineExpertise in developing and maintaining expert knowledge and excellent skills to build up a network, preferably in the therapeutic area of hematological malignancies.Minimum 2 years of experience as a Medical Science Liaison, preferably with direct experience within the Hematology area Ability to comprehensively learn about new subject areas and environmentsExcellent written and spoken communication and presentation skills, with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with thought leaders, physicians and other healthcare decision makersStrong commitment to compliance with the relevant rules and procedures, and to scientific quality and integrityBusiness fluent in French & German.

Critical skills required for the role:

Ability to comprehensively learn about new subject areas and environmentsExcellent written and spoken communication and presentation skills, with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with thought leaders, physicians and other healthcare decision makersAbility to translate complex medical topics into understandable messages for non-Medical staff
Additional Information

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion.  It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status.

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