Abbott
Medical Science Liaison Pacific/Southwest
Abbott, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.JOB DESCRIPTION:
Working at AbbottAt Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPOAn excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contributionTuition reimbursement, the
Freedom 2 Save
student debt program and
FreeU
education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The OpportunityThe MSL is the medical / scientific voice of expertise for Abbott Diabetes Care (ADC) products and therapeutic areas. This field-based role focuses on medical & scientific engagement with ADC stakeholders. This person will provide medical/scientific expert advice and guidance to key customers for ADC products & relevant therapeutic areas, including scientific exchange & professional development with key thought leaders/external experts and provides medical/scientific affairs support to the US commercial team.The MSL serves to support the scientific credibility of ADC with established and emerging national & regional thought leaders, by supporting scientific dialogue and collaboration in areas of research, scientific publications, and medical & scientific exchange, including unsolicited requests for medical information. They also interface regularly with appropriate US commercial team members. They maintain a high level of knowledge to ensure credible dissemination of scientific information and dialogue with thought leaders, healthcare providers and healthcare organizations.The ideal candidate for this role will be located in the California/Nevada region of the US, as that is where the territories for this role will cover.What you’ll work onProvide scientific and medical leadership to ensure professional and credible relationships with thought leaders and external experts of strategic importance to ADC.
Ensure a strong medical and scientific presence for ADC in key academic centers by facilitation of research and educational initiatives, while supporting requests for medical and scientific information on products or areas of therapeutic interest to ADC.
Work collaboratively and cross-functionally with other in-field members while retaining functional independence.
Serve as a point of contact within the medical and scientific affairs team for thought leaders and external experts within an assigned geographic area in order to satisfy their needs for scientific knowledge in a therapeutic area and, when requested, relevant ADC products, to support their safe, effective and appropriate use.
Deliver credible presentations on scientific matters to health care providers, individually or in groups (meetings, clinical sessions, etc.), where requested, with a focus on Tier 1 and 2 thought leaders.
Participate in the selection process to identify appropriately qualified thought leaders, ADC would wish to engage in collaborative efforts – such as educational and advisory roles (Advisory Boards, Congresses, Symposia, etc.) while ensuring a high level of scientific or educational integrity in these collaborative efforts.
Attend relevant scientific meetings and conferences. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop summaries of key data and other scientifically relevant information to inform ADC strategic priorities and initiatives. Staff the Medical Affairs area of the exhibit booth at national scientific meetings and congresses.
Provide key thought leaders / external experts with scientific and technical support for publications of scientific or medical interest.
Ensure that all activities and interactions are conducted with due regard to all applicable local and national laws, regulations, guidelines, codes of conduct, company policies and accepted standards of best practice.
Required QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in a health sciences field
Preferred Advanced degree (eg. PharmD, MD/DO, NP/DNP, PA, PhD) in a relevant scientific discipline is preferred but candidates with an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline and demonstrated experience will be
considered.
Minimum 3- 5 years in a health sciences field
Note: This job description is not to be considered an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements and does not limit the assignment of additional duties for this role.
Preferred QualificationsHas experience working in the diabetes field. Highly preferred.
What we OfferAt Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:Training and career development , with onboarding programs for new employees and
tuitionassistanceFinancial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plansHealth care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programsPaid time off401(k) retirement savings with a generous company matchThe stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communitiesLearn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:
www.abbottbenefits.comFollow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/Abbott
and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.The base pay for this position is$109,300.00 – $218,700.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.JOB FAMILY:
Medical & Scientific Affairs
DIVISION:
ADC Diabetes Care
LOCATION:
United States > California : Remote
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Yes, 75 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Driving a personal auto or company car or truck, or a powered piece of material handling equipment, Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf#J-18808-Ljbffr
Working at AbbottAt Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPOAn excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contributionTuition reimbursement, the
Freedom 2 Save
student debt program and
FreeU
education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The OpportunityThe MSL is the medical / scientific voice of expertise for Abbott Diabetes Care (ADC) products and therapeutic areas. This field-based role focuses on medical & scientific engagement with ADC stakeholders. This person will provide medical/scientific expert advice and guidance to key customers for ADC products & relevant therapeutic areas, including scientific exchange & professional development with key thought leaders/external experts and provides medical/scientific affairs support to the US commercial team.The MSL serves to support the scientific credibility of ADC with established and emerging national & regional thought leaders, by supporting scientific dialogue and collaboration in areas of research, scientific publications, and medical & scientific exchange, including unsolicited requests for medical information. They also interface regularly with appropriate US commercial team members. They maintain a high level of knowledge to ensure credible dissemination of scientific information and dialogue with thought leaders, healthcare providers and healthcare organizations.The ideal candidate for this role will be located in the California/Nevada region of the US, as that is where the territories for this role will cover.What you’ll work onProvide scientific and medical leadership to ensure professional and credible relationships with thought leaders and external experts of strategic importance to ADC.
Ensure a strong medical and scientific presence for ADC in key academic centers by facilitation of research and educational initiatives, while supporting requests for medical and scientific information on products or areas of therapeutic interest to ADC.
Work collaboratively and cross-functionally with other in-field members while retaining functional independence.
Serve as a point of contact within the medical and scientific affairs team for thought leaders and external experts within an assigned geographic area in order to satisfy their needs for scientific knowledge in a therapeutic area and, when requested, relevant ADC products, to support their safe, effective and appropriate use.
Deliver credible presentations on scientific matters to health care providers, individually or in groups (meetings, clinical sessions, etc.), where requested, with a focus on Tier 1 and 2 thought leaders.
Participate in the selection process to identify appropriately qualified thought leaders, ADC would wish to engage in collaborative efforts – such as educational and advisory roles (Advisory Boards, Congresses, Symposia, etc.) while ensuring a high level of scientific or educational integrity in these collaborative efforts.
Attend relevant scientific meetings and conferences. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop summaries of key data and other scientifically relevant information to inform ADC strategic priorities and initiatives. Staff the Medical Affairs area of the exhibit booth at national scientific meetings and congresses.
Provide key thought leaders / external experts with scientific and technical support for publications of scientific or medical interest.
Ensure that all activities and interactions are conducted with due regard to all applicable local and national laws, regulations, guidelines, codes of conduct, company policies and accepted standards of best practice.
Required QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in a health sciences field
Preferred Advanced degree (eg. PharmD, MD/DO, NP/DNP, PA, PhD) in a relevant scientific discipline is preferred but candidates with an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline and demonstrated experience will be
considered.
Minimum 3- 5 years in a health sciences field
Note: This job description is not to be considered an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements and does not limit the assignment of additional duties for this role.
Preferred QualificationsHas experience working in the diabetes field. Highly preferred.
What we OfferAt Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:Training and career development , with onboarding programs for new employees and
tuitionassistanceFinancial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plansHealth care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programsPaid time off401(k) retirement savings with a generous company matchThe stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communitiesLearn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:
www.abbottbenefits.comFollow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/Abbott
and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.The base pay for this position is$109,300.00 – $218,700.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.JOB FAMILY:
Medical & Scientific Affairs
DIVISION:
ADC Diabetes Care
LOCATION:
United States > California : Remote
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Yes, 75 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Driving a personal auto or company car or truck, or a powered piece of material handling equipment, Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf#J-18808-Ljbffr