Medical Advisor, Rheumatology
AbbVie
- Saint-Laurent, QC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop a medical strategy within the brand team and execute as defined in the brand plan.
- Support clinical study feasibility, site mapping, identification and participation and provide support with resolving any pending issues with the study sites.
- Review new clinical study protocols and investigator-initiated research proposals.
- Liaise with local commercial groups, global project teams, investigators and external experts through regular review of ongoing initiatives and the tactical implementation of plans.
- Provide scientific and medical support for ongoing projects.
- Monitor and review scientific literature on AbbVie products and competition.
- Serve as a scientific affairs expert for the product.
- Serve as liaison between the Medical Division and the commercial groups on the respective therapeutic areas.
- Ensure regulatory compliance in all studies undertaken.
- Diligently manage and allocate resources by ensuring that all projects are carried out within approved budgets and that expected results are delivered.
- Support the integration of new products into AbbVie’s portfolio.
- Lead the evidence generation plan based on identified data gaps.
- Doctorate, MD or Pharm D is required.
- Relevant experience with solid knowledge of the biotech/pharmaceutical industry.
- General knowledge on drug development and clinical research in a relevant therapeutic area (minimum of three to five years).
- Relevant therapeutic area background and experience (minimum of two to three years).
- Previous scientific experience in customer-facing role in the healthcare industry.
- Ability to prepare and deliver high quality presentations and/or interpretation of scientific or clinical research publications.
- Ability to think and plan strategically (work plans, activities, timetables, targeting) and operating with execution excellence.
- Solid knowledge of the pharmaceutical environment and the role of Medical Affairs to advance the medical and scientific objectives of a pharmaceutical company.
- Knowledge of all aspects of drug development and local regulations, including regulations of promotional materials.
- 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).
- Travel required at least 20-30% of the time.
- Valid driver’s license and passport.
- In-depth understanding and execution of meaningful strategies and data-based business decisions.
- Demonstrated organizational and analytical skills to set priorities, monitor progress towards goals, and track data, information and activities. Effectively manage budgets to deliver on fiscal commitments.
- Display sound business judgment (having an executive leadership mindset to assess local market and set direction). Ability to predict contingent outcomes from both a customer and competitive perspective.
- Possess knowledge of AbbVie’s therapeutic areas and products to coach team members, who engage in scientific interactions with key stakeholders, external experts, and medical associations.
- Effectively communicate and collaborate with other team members to ensure alignment on plans.
- Demonstrate organizational and analytical skills.
- Ability to foster teamwork by working cooperatively and effectively with others to resolve, problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
- Ability to make decisions independently and with appropriate input.
- Ability to take feedback constructively and consider the viewpoints of others.
- Demonstrate leadership approach to unite and motivate others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the region and organization.
- Demonstrate ability to be versatile and optimistic in a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency in a matrix environment.
- The position of Medical Advisor requires that the employee frequently communicates with employees in other AbbVie offices across the world. AbbVie is a global pharmaceutical company present in more than 70 countries worldwide. As such, English is the primary language used to correspond between offices.