Director, Medical Science Liaison – Plastics & Regenerative Medicine

AbbVie

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.

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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and strategic direction in managing a field-based MSL team, with a focus on high-quality scientific engagement and effective collaboration across functions. Possesses advanced knowledge in health sciences and proven experience in personnel management and operational logistics.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Leadership of MSL TeamAdvanced Degree in Health SciencesField-Based MSL ExperienceExcellent Communication SkillsExperience in OR/Surgical Suite Environments

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Hard Skills

Clinical ResearchProject ManagementMedical Plan ExecutionPersonnel ManagementTraining and OnboardingKOL EngagementOperational LogisticsCoaching and FeedbackCross-Functional CollaborationConflict Resolution

Soft Skills

Trust BuildingRespect CreationEffective CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Industry Keywords

Pharma IndustryMSL ActivitiesCredentialing ProcessesOR Certification ProcessesHealth Care Professionals (HCPs)Field PresenceScientific EngagementsClinical DisciplineTerritory ManagementRecruitment Activities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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