National MSL Director, Gastroenterology

Job Description:

• Establish strategy and provide oversight and direction for the assigned US Field Medical Team
• Drive attainment of US medical and business objectives in the immunology therapeutic area
• Develop and implement strategic field initiatives with Clinical Development and the integrated US Brand team
• Coordinate and optimize materials and communications for field activities
• Set leadership tone and direction and co-establish the vision for the therapeutic field-medical team
• Align field-medical strategy with the therapeutic area
• Establish a productive work environment and positive team culture
• Co-develop field-based scientific support strategy and tactical execution plans for marketed products and portfolio pipeline processes
• Analyze and prioritize clinical and market trends, scientific data gaps, and field materials
• Oversee comprehensive training and ensure clinical, business, regulatory, guideline, and scientific competency of the field-medical team
• Communicate with Commercial, HEOR, Global Medical Information, Healthcare Solutions, and other stakeholders
• Collaborate with Field Medical Leads across AbbVie businesses to standardize and enhance field-medical teams
• Identify opportunities to align MSL clinical resources globally and improve efficiency
• Manage an operating budget and align resources with US Medical Affairs needs
• Develop expectations for field-medical asset and study leads
• Prioritize MSL involvement with clinical programs and contribute to scientific platforms and strategic business decisions
• Maintain regulatory and compliance expertise and accountability
• Allocate MSL resources to deliver business and clinical strategies while protecting AbbVie from risk

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in the health sciences from an accredited university required
• Advanced degree in a relevant scientific discipline required
• Doctorate strongly preferred in a health science or clinical discipline
• At least 5 years of direct people management required
• Greater than or equal to 5 years of industry-related experience with demonstrated leadership success in a pharmaceutical or biotech company required
• Significant industry experience in the relevant therapeutic area preferred
• Leadership, strategic, tactical, and visionary capabilities
• Ability to adapt to changing market dynamics and competitive challenges
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and demonstrate teamwork
• Advanced analytical, conceptual, and administrative skills
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills
• Competence with standard computer technologies, integrated business software, word processing, spreadsheets, and common applications
• Ability to influence and lead without authority
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Knowledge of personnel management, including recruitment, hiring, progressive discipline, coaching, and motivation
• Travel availability of 25% of the time

Benefits:

• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Eligibility to participate in long-term incentive programs
• Equal opportunity employment
• Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities