Senior Medical Science Liaison

Abbott

Senior Medical Science Liaison at Abbott enhancing scientific leadership in diabetes care through medical engagement and initiatives. Collaborate with healthcare leaders and provide expert scientific knowledge.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $129,300 - $258,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced scientific leadership and strategic planning in Medical Affairs, with a focus on building relationships with key stakeholders and delivering impactful scientific insights. Possesses a strong commitment to compliance and scientific integrity while mentoring and guiding teams.

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Advanced Degree (PhD, DNP, MD/DO, PharmD, DMSc)Medical Affairs ExperienceStrategic Planning SkillsScientific Presentation SkillsStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Scientific LeadershipTerritory PlanningMedical Affairs Project ManagementScientific ExchangeData SynthesisAnalytical SkillsCompliance KnowledgeDocumentation ExcellenceResults-Oriented MindsetMentoring

Soft Skills

Influencing SkillsTeam CollaborationCommunication SkillsCohesive Team CultureInterpersonal Skills

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryMedical Device IndustryBiotech IndustryScientific CongressesThought Leader EngagementHealthcare Provider InteractionManaged Care StakeholdersAdvocacy GroupsField InsightsScientific Integrity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide national and regional scientific leadership by executing high impact initiatives with leading academic centers, clinical systems, and diabetes networks
Demonstrate expert level regional and national territory planning
Serve as a senior scientific expert and mentor
Lead or co-lead high impact Medical Affairs projects
Provide strategic medical leadership at scientific congresses
Act as a subject matter expert with comprehensive scientific knowledge
Support and mentor ADC Fellows
Establish and maintain high impact scientific relationships with key thought leaders and external experts
Develop and execute a robust, compliant territory engagement plan
Conduct high level scientific exchange with healthcare providers, managed care stakeholders, and advocacy groups
Deliver expert level scientific presentations
Capture, synthesize, and communicate high value field insights
Represent ADC at scientific congresses
Collaborate cross-functionally while maintaining Medical Affairs independence
Complete administrative responsibilities in a timely and compliant manner

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced degree required: PhD, DNP, MD/DO, PharmD, or DMSc
Minimum of 4 years of Medical Affairs experience in pharmaceutical, medical device or biotech industries
Demonstrated ability to lead and influence diverse stakeholders
Strong analytical and strategic planning skills with a results and outcomes-oriented mindset
Ability to translate complex scientific information into clear, actionable insights that create measurable impact
Commitment to compliance, scientific integrity, documentation excellence, and sustained scientific credibility
Contributes to a cohesive and high performing team culture with measurable positive impact.

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