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AbbVie

Medical Science Liaison, Specialty Care

AbbVie

Medical Science Liaison focusing on scientific relationships with healthcare professionals at AbbVie. Role involves advancing scientific credibility and supporting external experts.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates advanced scientific knowledge and expertise in Ophthalmology, with a strong ability to communicate complex information effectively to healthcare professionals. Proven experience in managing relationships with external experts and conducting clinical research within the biotech and pharmaceutical industries.

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Advanced Degree (Doctorate, PharmD, MD)Experience as a Medical Science Liaison (MSL)Knowledge of OphthalmologyPresentation of Scientific ResearchProficient with Microsoft Office Suite

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Hard Skills
Scientific KnowledgeClinical ResearchData InterpretationRegulatory KnowledgePresentation Skills
Soft Skills
Relationship ManagementCommunication SkillsCustomer-Facing Experience
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office Suite
Industry Keywords
Biotech IndustryPharmaceutical IndustryEye CareOphthalmologyInvestigator-Initiated Studies (IIS)

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Develop/maintain key scientific knowledge that enables credible dissemination of information to external experts (EEs) and other healthcare professionals (HCPs), to help the development of professional working relationships.
  • Participate and follow-up on assigned investigator-initiated studies (IIS), clinical studies and medical projects initiated within the relevant therapeutic area (TA).
  • Provide scientific support and help maintain relationships with external experts/academic centres.
  • Deliver credible presentations on scientific matters to HCPs, individually or in groups.
  • Attend relevant scientific meetings/conferences and develop summaries of key data presented.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Must have an advanced degree ; Doctorate, PharmD or MD
  • Relevant business experience with solid knowledge of the biotech/pharmaceutical industry.
  • Previous experience as an MSL preferred.
  • Relevant Eye Care / Ophthalmology background is considered an asset.
  • Previous experience in a customer-facing role in the healthcare industry.
  • Experience in the presentation and/or interpretation of scientific or clinical research publications.
  • Knowledge of scientific methods applied to clinical research and the current legislative/regulatory controls.
  • Keen interest in developing and maintaining expert knowledge for assigned therapeutic area/product and medical research in general.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.)
  • Must be at ease with technology (the use of various tools/systems to perform day-to-day tasks).

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical insurance
  • Flexible work arrangements

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