Director, Medical Science Liaison – Plastics & Regenerative Medicine

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Leading a 6-person MSL team while engaging with Key Opinion Leaders in the field at AbbVie. Overseeing scientific quality and ensuring strategic execution in Plastics & Regenerative Medicine.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide leadership, strategic direction, and day-to-day operational management of a 6-person MSL team
  • Maintain an active field presence as the primary MSL for a dedicated territory
  • Ensure the team is adequately staffed, trained, and clear on their roles in executing medical plans
  • Execute all MSL activities ensuring high-quality scientific engagements with external experts and HCPs
  • Establish a productive work environment by creating trust and respect within the MSL team
  • Conduct regular field co-rides and 1:1s with direct reports for coaching and feedback
  • Oversee operational logistics and manage day-to-day administrative team duties
  • Drive recruitment activities for new MSLs and ensure on-boarding and training
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure integrated medical activities

Requirements:

  • Advanced degree in health sciences or clinical discipline required
  • Minimum of 5 years clinical, scientific/research, or pharma industry related experience or equivalent
  • At least 2 of those years as an MSL
  • Prior line management experience of a field-based MSL team strongly preferred
  • Excellent written and spoken communication and presentation skills (local language and English preferred)
  • Proven success in managing multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively cross functionally.
  • Experience managing and resolving challenging personnel issues.
  • Ability to travel regularly (approximately 50–60%) to support both direct territory KOL engagement and team co-rides/coaching activities across the 6-person MSL team's geography.
  • Experience with OR/surgical suite environments and familiarity with credentialing and OR certification processes strongly preferred.

Benefits:

  • Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
  • Medical/dental/vision insurance
  • 401(k) to eligible employees
  • Participation in long-term incentive programs