Director, Medical Science Liaison – Plastics & Regenerative Medicine

AbbVie

MSL Director overseeing a team in Plastics & Regenerative Medicine at AbbVie. Responsible for leadership, stakeholder engagement, and high-quality scientific interactions.

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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates leadership and strategic direction in managing a field-based MSL team, ensuring high-quality stakeholder engagement and effective performance management. Possesses advanced clinical knowledge and experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and communication.

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Leadership of MSL TeamAdvanced Degree in Health Sciences5+ Years in Pharma IndustryExperience in OR/Surgical SuiteExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

MSL Activities ExecutionStakeholder Engagement PlansPerformance ManagementProject ManagementCoaching and Feedback

Soft Skills

CollaborationConflict ResolutionTrust BuildingRespectful Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Doctorate Level Degree (Pharm D, MD/DO, PhD)

Industry Keywords

Clinical DisciplinePharma Industry ExperienceCredentialing ProcessesOR Certification Processes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide leadership, strategic direction, and operational management of a 6-person MSL team
Maintain an active field presence as the primary MSL for a small, dedicated territory
Ensure the team is adequately staffed, trained, and clear on expectations
Accountable for MSL stakeholder engagement plans focusing on scientific needs
Execute MSL activities and ensure high-quality engagements with external experts
Establish a productive work environment with trust and respect within the team
Conduct co-rides, 1:1s for coaching and feedback to direct reports
Manage performance of the MSL team aligning activities with Brand and Medical strategies

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 or equivalent with 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%)
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
eligible to participate in long-term incentive programs