Director, Medical Science Liaison – Plastics & Regenerative Medicine

AbbVie

MSL Director providing leadership and strategic management for a 6-person MSL team at AbbVie. Overseeing operations while engaging directly with Key Opinion Leaders in the field.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $160,500 - $305,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates leadership and strategic direction in managing a field-based MSL team, with a strong focus on performance management, recruitment, and training. Possesses advanced clinical knowledge and excellent communication skills to effectively support internal stakeholders and drive team success.

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LeadershipMSL Team ManagementAdvanced Degree in Health SciencesClinical ExperienceCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Clinical ResearchPharma Industry ExperienceProject ManagementPersonnel ManagementTraining and Development

Soft Skills

CoachingConflict ResolutionPresentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Doctorate Level Degree

Industry Keywords

Medical Science LiaisonField-Based TeamHealth SciencesClinical Discipline

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Providing leadership, strategic direction, and day-to-day operational management of a 6-person MSL team.
Maintaining an active field presence as the primary MSL for a small, dedicated territory.
Ensuring the team is adequately staffed, trained, and clear on the expectations of their role.
Managing performance of the 6-person MSL team.
Driving recruitment activities for new or replacement positions.
Providing expertise and feedback to coach MSLs in their most important activities.
Ensuring appropriate scientific support and training is provided to the internal stakeholders.
Maintaining proactive and appropriate communication within the broader affiliate Medical Team.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced degree in health sciences or clinical discipline required.
Preferred: Doctorate level degree (i.e. Pharm D, MD/DO, PhD).
A minimum of 5 years clinical, scientific/research, or pharma industry related experience.
At least 2 of those years as an MSL.
Prior line management experience of a field-based MSL team strongly preferred.
Proven success in managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Experience managing and resolving challenging personnel issues.
Excellent written and spoken communication and presentation skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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