Medical Manager, Rheumatology
About this opportunity
Company Description
About AbbVie
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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram , X and YouTube.
Job Description
About the role
As Medical Manager for Rheumatology, you will lead the medical affairs function for the Rheumatology Brand Team and provide strategic and scientific guidance to internal and external stakeholders. You will support research and medical education initiatives, as appropriate, and help advance high-quality scientific exchange in the therapeutic area.
Reports to: Head of Medical Affairs, Immunology
People leadership: 1 x Direct Report: In-field Medical Advisor
Key responsibilities
Build and maintain in-depth knowledge of the therapeutic area and relevant products to support credible scientific communication and informed dialogue with physicians and external experts.
Attend relevant scientific society meetings and conferences, and share concise summaries of important developments, including trends in diagnosis, monitoring and treatment.
Coordinate medical training for the Medical Affairs team and cross-functional brand teams on the therapeutic area and relevant products.
Develop and maintain relationships with established and emerging external experts, supporting the Company’s scientific credibility.
Respond to requests for medical and scientific information and provide relevant updates to external experts, as appropriate.
Support the setup, oversight and follow-up of assigned clinical studies and investigator-initiated studies (IIS).
Serve as a scientific resource for clinical study investigators, building strong scientific relationships and supporting study-related activities, as appropriate.
Build close working relationships with colleagues on the global therapeutic area team.
Work collaboratively with Medical Affairs colleagues and cross-functional partners, including Commercial, Market Access, and Policy and Government Affairs.
Conduct all activities in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, industry codes, Company policies and procedures, and standards of scientific quality and integrity.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree, MPharm or PhD in a scientific discipline preferred.
Experience and knowledge
Knowledge of scientific methods used in clinical research and the relevant legislative and regulatory framework.
Previous experience in the therapeutic area is desirable.
Experience in a clinically focused role and/or a customer-facing role in the healthcare industry is desirable.
Exposure to Medical Affairs or medical information functions is desirable.
Experience presenting or interpreting scientific or clinical research publications is desirable.
Solid knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry.
Skills and attributes
Strong interest in developing and maintaining expert knowledge of the assigned therapeutic area and products.
Excellent relationship-building, networking and diplomacy skills, with a strong customer orientation.
Commitment to compliance, scientific quality and integrity.
Key relationships
You will work closely with the Medical Affairs leadership and Irish Medical Affairs team, the global and area Medical Affairs therapeutic area teams, cross-functional brand team colleagues, and healthcare professionals in the therapeutic area.
Additional Information
AbbVie 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.
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How this role compares
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Salary context
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Seniority mix
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Therapeutic area mix
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