Abbott Posted October 15, 2026

Medical Scientific Liaison - Abbott Diabetes - Norte de España

Madrid, Madrid, Spain FULL_TIME
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About this opportunity

About Abbott

At Abbott, we’re dedicated to helping people live more fully, in everything we do. We’re creating the future of healthcare through life-changing technologies and products that make you healthier and stronger, quickly identify when you have a

medical need, and treat conditions to help you get back to doing what you love.

With headquarters in north suburban Chicago, we serve people in more than 160 countries with leading medical devices, diagnostics, nutrition products and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues are helping millions of people to live better and healthier, every day around the world.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You will have access to:

Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.

A company named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists

The Opportunity

The MSL is the medical / scientific voice of expertise for Abbott Diabetes Care (ADC) products and therapeutic areas. This field-based role focuses on establish and maintain professional relationships to provide solid, scientifically based input to Key Opinion Leaders. Provide relevant, accurate and timely scientific responses to medical education requests from external and internal stakeholders. Establish relationships with major medical societies and provide support for research projects.

An MSL role requires a combination of advanced scientific education, in-depth therapeutic knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to bridge the gap between science and clinical practice. It's an ideal career for individuals who are passionate about science and enjoy engaging with healthcare professionals to advance medical innovation and patient care.

What You´ll Do

Ensures that all activities are performed in compliance with quality system requirements.

Local responsibility for medical scientific liaison functions, providing medical oversight.

Ensure medical research activities meet business goals.

Partner with ADC organization to support local strategy. Execute ADC´s activities in training and continuous medical education.

Build trusted and strategic relationships with the local medical community in diabetes care, identifying partnering opportunities.

Analyse treatment patterns and monitor development of local treatment guidelines. Develop appropriate medical argumentation to support the use of our products by health care professionals.

Participate and represent ADC interests in national medical / industry / governmental organizations and on specific occasions.

Required Qualifications

Degree in medicine, pharmacy, or life sciences.

PhD and/or MSc are a plus.

Postgrads in Research/Statistics/Clinical Trials.

Industry Experience (Preferred): more than 3 years in roles like MSL, medical advisor, or related functions in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology sectors.

- Experience with cross-functional teams (e.g., marketing, sales, R&D).

- Teaching or Academic Background: Experience presenting scientific findings at conferences or teaching in an academic setting is beneficial.

- Customer-Facing Roles: Roles requiring interaction with healthcare professionals or external stakeholders, such as in medical affairs or clinical development

- Clinical/Research Experience: Hands-on experience in clinical or laboratory research, particularly within the therapeutic area of focus. Previous experience in designing, conducting, or analyzing clinical trials is highly valued.

Fluent in Spanish and English

Knowledge : deep understanding of diabetes and CGM, including the latest research, guidelines, and competitive landscape. Awareness of the healthcare system and digital transformation.

Skills

Scientific and Analytical Skills: Ability to understand, interpret, and communicate complex scientific data. Capability to critically evaluate medical literature and identify key findings relevant to clinical practice.

Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, tailored to different audiences (scientific, medical, and non-medical). Strong presentation skills for delivering scientific information at meetings, conferences, or one-on-one settings.

Interpersonal Skills: Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with healthcare professionals, KOLs, and internal teams. Empathy and active listening to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Strategic Thinking: Understanding of the company's goals and how MSL activities contribute to achieving them. Ability to identify opportunities for collaboration and provide insights from the field to internal teams (e.g., marketing, R&D).

Organizational Skills: Strong time management for coordinating field visits, medical education events, and internal meetings. Adaptability to work independently while managing competing priorities.

Curiosity and Continuous Learning: A passion for staying updated with the latest advancements in science and medicine.

Team Collaboration: Ability to work cross-functionally and contribute to both scientific and commercial objectives.

Problem-Solving: A proactive approach to resolving challenges in the field and providing strategic input.

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

Job details

Seniority
Not listed
Function
Medical Affairs
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Employment type
FULL_TIME

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Medical Affairs role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 1353 comparable Medical Affairs roles across 167 biopharma companies.

1353Comparable roles tracked
1287Currently active
167Companies hiring similar roles
62Countries represented

Salary context

354 of 1353 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function. This posting doesn't list a seniority level, so peers aren't narrowed by seniority either -- the range below may span more levels than usual.

This roleSubject Not listed on this posting
Lowest disclosed · Associate Director Medical Science Liaison - East · IQVIA $230/yr – $280/yr
Peer group range $255 – $454,000 (median $225,223)

Where these roles are based

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United States603
China126
Japan87
United Kingdom62
Germany61
India51

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Seniority mix

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Director241
Senior189
Manager158
Associate Director69
Associate67
Senior Director32
Executive/VP31
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc27
Principal17

Therapeutic area mix

467 of 1353 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

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Neuroscience71
Immunology44
Dermatology & Aesthetics34
Rare Disease30
Cardiovascular / CVRM29
Respiratory22
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Gastroenterology10
Ophthalmology3

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