Medical Science Liaison, Toxins

AbbVie

Medical Science Liaison advancing AbbVie’s innovative medicines and Allergan Aesthetics therapies across Australia. Engaging healthcare professionals, supporting scientific education, and informing medical strategy for toxins.

Posted 8/11/2026contractRemote • 🇦🇺 AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Medical Affairs with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement, scientific communication, and compliance within the pharmaceutical industry. Capable of executing strategic plans and providing medical insights to support clinical decision-making.

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Medical Affairs Strategy ExecutionStakeholder EngagementScientific CommunicationProject ManagementClinical Research Experience

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Hard Skills

Science DegreeAnalytical SkillsClinical Data EvaluationProject Management SkillsMedical Insights DeliveryKOL EngagementClinical ResearchPresentation SkillsCompliance UnderstandingTerritory Planning

Soft Skills

Listening SkillsIndependent WorkSound JudgmentRelationship BuildingCross-Functional Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft SuitePowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

B PharmNursingPharm DMScPhD

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryMedical AffairsHealthcare StakeholdersScientific ExchangeAdverse Event ReportingClinical LandscapeEvidence-Based Decision MakingPhase IV StudiesCustomer-Facing ExperienceWHS Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set priorities, define strategy, and execute the Medical Affairs plan for the therapeutic area with the Associate Director, Medical Affairs, ANZ
Develop understanding of the local clinical landscape, stakeholder needs, and treatment pathways
Build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders, physicians, nurses, and healthcare stakeholders across ANZ
Conduct territory and stakeholder planning and identify priority stakeholders, engagement opportunities, and unmet medical needs
Plan, document, and track scientific engagement activities
Conduct non-promotional scientific exchange with healthcare professionals regarding Allergan Aesthetics products, supporting data, and appropriate use
Provide scientific education and training to healthcare professionals
Deliver medical insights and scientific updates supporting evidence-based clinical decision-making
Support educational initiatives, speaker programs, scientific meetings, congresses, and professional forums
Maintain scientific credibility and therapeutic area expertise
Develop and execute KOL engagement plans and foster relationships with emerging leaders
Represent AbbVie’s scientific perspective at customer meetings and professional forums
Monitor scientific, clinical, and market developments in ANZ, Asia-Pacific, and globally
Gather and communicate external insights, competitor intelligence, and scientific observations
Contribute accurate and balanced medical advice to promotional and educational materials
Report adverse events within 24 hours according to policy
Participate in WHS programs, follow compliance processes, and promote a safe work environment
Perform ad hoc administrative duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Required science degree
Minimum 5 years of post-qualification work experience
Experience working in the pharmaceutical or medical-related industry
Previous customer-facing experience
Excellent scientific communication and presentation skills
Strong analytical skills and ability to critically evaluate and communicate clinical data
Ability to learn and communicate clinical and non-clinical technical information to audiences with varying scientific acumen
Ability to work cross-functionally in a matrix structure
High professional integrity and understanding of compliance requirements
Ability to work independently with sound judgment and accountability
Strong project management skills
Strong listening skills and ability to capture and synthesize insights
Ability to travel approximately 50% of work time throughout ANZ
Intermediate Microsoft Suite skills, particularly PowerPoint
B Pharm, Nursing, Pharm D, MSc, or PhD preferred
Prior pharmaceutical commercial/sales experience highly desirable
At least 2 years’ medical affairs team experience desirable
Clinical research experience, including phase IV studies, desirable
Flexibility to occasionally participate in business meetings outside standard hours

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work option
Flexible and supportive workplace
Flexible and accessible hiring process
Workplace accommodations for accessibility requirements
Diversity and inclusion commitment
Right to Disconnect protections under Australian legislation