National Medical Science Liaison Director, Gastroenterology

Job overview

The National Medical Science Liaison (MSL) Director role is listed in Mettawa, IL; the posting does not specify a work arrangement. Compensation is not specified. AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver medicines and solutions for serious health issues, and this role supports its US Field Medical Team in a designated therapeutic area. The director sets field-medical strategy and leads the team’s execution in support of medical objectives. The role connects field medical work with clinical development, brand partners, and other stakeholders while overseeing training, compliance, resources, and the team’s contribution to clinical programs.

What you'll do

• Set direction and co-establish the vision for the therapeutic field-medical team
• align field strategy with the therapeutic area
• develop and execute scientific support plans for marketed products and pipeline programs
• analyze clinical and market trends and identify scientific data gaps and field-material needs
• oversee team training and competency
• coordinate with Commercial, HEOR, Global Medical Information, Healthcare Solutions, and other stakeholders
• collaborate with other Field Medical Leads
• manage the operating budget
• guide MSL involvement in clinical programs and asset development
• maintain regulatory and compliance accountability.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

national msl director

gastroenterology

mettawa il

abbvie

field medical

medical affairs

therapeutic strategy

people leadership

clinical development

msl training

regulatory compliance

pharmaceutical industry

long-term incentives

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off, medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), and eligibility for long-term incentive programs.

Why this role

Requires a health-sciences bachelor’s degree and an advanced degree in a relevant scientific discipline; doctorate strongly preferred. Requires at least five years of direct people management and at least five years of relevant pharmaceutical or biotech industry experience. Benefits include paid time off, medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), and eligibility for long-term incentive programs.

About the employer

AbbVie is hiring for this role. Industry: Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing. Sector: 32.