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Company Description

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.

Job Description

The Field Medical Advisor is responsible for the field-based provision of expert clinical and scientific information to customers. They are responsible for the management of collaborative relationships with national and regional opinion leaders to ensure alignment of professional opinion, particularly in areas of emerging science and forthcoming product developments. Additionally, the role will provide oversight and local management of relationships with investigators undertaking studies under the remit of OEU Medical Affairs. They will also provide support to the national business unit to provide clinical insight, technical expertise and scientific training to staff.

The Field Medical Advisor is a medical and scientific professional who serves as a scientific information resource to internal Allergan stakeholders and the external medical community for the purpose of providing accurate, credible and fair balanced scientific data relating to the use of Allergan products with the goal of optimizing patient care and treatment outcomes.

This role will cover:

• Medical Aesthetics (mainly Facial Aesthetics and Coolsculpting) in Alpine as senior field medical advisor – 100%

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Medical and Scientific Information

• Provides in-depth clinical and scientific information relating to Allergan products to internal staff and, on demand, to external customers.

• Maintains an in depth understanding of Allergan products and relevant therapeutics including but not limited to the therapeutic area as well as to emerging indications and products.

Opinion Leaders

• Responsible for the management of collaborative relationships with national and local opinion leaders to ensure alignment of clinical and scientific opinion and Allergan strategy.

• Organizes advisory boards and scientific round table meetings with specialists.

• Attends relevant scientific congresses to meet with opinion leaders, observe podium presentations and maintain in-depth understanding of scientific and therapeutic advances.

Study and Publication Support

• Responsible for screening of investigator led study proposals and managing requests in line with Allergan SOPs.

• Provides support to publication requests from physicians.

• Maintains understanding of International, EU and national legal, regulatory, ethical requirements for the conduct of clinical research.

• Provides support to national investigators participating in Allergan sponsored studies as appropriate.

Business Unit Support

• Provides strategic insights and scientific support to cross-functional country Brand Teams to support business needs and ensures cross-functional alignment of medical affairs activities.

• Advises speakers for congresses, symposia and other events to spread and enhance scientific knowledge.

• Supports creation and delivery of scientific training and materials internally and externally.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Medical Doctor or relevant scientist (Biologist, Chemist, Pharmacist) with an MD or PhD (or higher) qualification

• At least 2 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably in a field based role

• Excellent understanding of the clinical and scientific aspects of therapy area

• Excellent command of spoken German and English

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and oral - ability to present scientific data in balanced and compelling fashion and to turn complex scientific knowledge into easily understood language for different audiences.

• must demonstrate clinical knowledge and leadership skills

• Relationship Building: Identifying opportunities and taking action to build strong scientifically based relationships with opinion leaders.

• Planning and Organizing: Able to plan and execute multiple complex projects and maintain relationships therefore need to be resilient, self-starters who are focused on completing a task.

• Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions.

• Adaptability: Able to work in a fast, dynamic, multicultural and matrix structure; adjust readily.

• Passion for Results: Drive, high energy, and ability to work under pressure and deliver results; get things done (an action-oriented approach); overcome obstacles.

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Additional Information

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status.

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