Medical Science Liaison, Dermatology; Southwest Ontario & Manitoba

Medical Science Liaison (MSL) – Medical Affairs Team

We are looking to fill a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) position within our Medical Affairs team. The role focuses on developing and nurturing relationships with external experts, advancing scientific credibility, and supporting clinical and research initiatives across assigned therapeutic areas.

• Develop and maintain key scientific knowledge that enables credible dissemination of information to external experts (EEs) and other healthcare professionals (HCPs), fostering qualified working relationships.
• Participate and follow‑up on assigned investigator‑initiated studies (IIS), clinical studies, and medical projects within the relevant therapeutic area.
• Provide scientific support and help maintain relationships with external experts and academic centres.
• Deliver credible presentations on scientific matters to HCPs, individually or in groups.
• Participate in the selection process to identify qualified HCPs for collaborative efforts, ensuring high levels of scientific and educational integrity.
• Attend relevant scientific meetings and conferences, developing summaries of key data presented.

• Advanced degree is required:
  PhD, PharmD, or M.D.
• Relevant business experience with solid knowledge of the biotech/pharmaceutical industry.
• Previous experience as an MSL preferred.
• Relevant dermatology background is considered an asset.
• Previous customer‑facing experience in the healthcare industry.
• Experience in the presentation and/or interpretation of scientific or clinical research publications.
• Knowledge of scientific methods applied to clinical research and current legislative/regulatory controls.
• Keen interest in developing and maintaining expert knowledge for the assigned therapeutic area/product and medical research in general.

• English language proficiency (oral and written).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.).
• Comfort with technology, including use of various tools/systems to perform day‑to‑day tasks.
• Travel required about 50% of the time.
• Valid driver’s license and passport.

• Understand the unmet needs of key stakeholders, make decisions that have an impact, and execute integration of information into the IFT engagement approach.
• Coordinate scientific/medical engagement efforts across stakeholders within a single account, developing interaction plans that align with the Scientific Interaction Plan (SIP) to achieve medical objectives.
• Execute meaningful strategies and data‑based business decisions to exceed IFT business goals.
• Effectively communicate, collaborate, and incorporate the views of other in‑field team members to optimize business objectives.

Abb Vie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.