Medical Science Liaison Manager, Rheumatology

Objectives: Based on the brand/functional plan, develop an MSL action plan through scientific engagement and teach and coach MSLs. Enhance daily MSL activities to contribute to the creation of scientifically important evidence. As a member of International Medical Affairs (IMA), work collectively to make a significant impact on patient care. Enhance the scientific and communicative capabilities of MSLs.   Summary of Job Description: • Manage and lead a team of MSL • Teach and coach direct reports to deliver scientific engagement well • Create and articulate medical educational strategy • Regional Key External Expert (KEE) management with scientific communication • Regional Speaker Identification and Development • Implement publication strategy through Investigator Initiated Study (IIS) executions • Develop scientific projects in partnership with health care practitioners • Support regional training for sales team related science • Reinforce brand message through the dissemination of clinical data • Comprehensive coverage of medical congresses   Major Responsibilities: • Support MSLs to deliver KEE management Coach MSLs in order to: • Cultivate and develop scientific engagement with Medical Target KEEs • Understand the needs of developing strategic KEE interaction planning, develop the strategic interaction plan appropriately • Cultivate and maintain relationships with KEEs prior to product launch through Multi-channel communication plan with KEEs • Provide scientific information and have a discussion with KEEs • Provide accurate Therapeutic Area (TA) knowledge and scientific message to KEEs (non-product) • Gain Data Point Observations (DPOs) through scientific discussions   • Support MSLs to deliver coordination IIS following new SOP (Contract-Based IIS) Coach MSLs in order to: • • Get information of IIS plan with AbbVie products and may proceed further AbbVie process with limited support • Understanding AbbVie IIS process • Take a role of Subject Matter Expert (SME) in proceeding the IIS process • Support other departments in scientific point of view • Provide scientific information   • Active participation and effective communication for product maximization cross functionally • Understand Brand Plan and Medical Plan for execution in the field • Provide feedback from the field after implementation of the functional plan • Identify appropriate KEEs for tactical action in Medical plan by understanding the target KEE's profile, treatment policy and/or his/her point of view   • One R&D collaboration (as needed) • Understand the local action plan and its objectives to support clinical development • Collaborate with Clinical Development in-field team to accelerate enrollment through scientific interaction   • Team Management • Support direct reports of MSLs and enhance their individual development plan (career plan) • By understanding TA/ Team policy, contribute to the team management in collaboration   • In Field Team (IFT) playbook understanding & execution • Understand the Medical and other key stakeholders' actions including Commercial IFT playbook and execute accordingly • Collaborate in-field as one team and support other team members in Medical   • Active participation and effective communication for product maximization cross functionally • Enhance sharing product target profile and protocol design and pricing strategy   Essential Skills & Abilities /Education : • Must have an undergraduate degree in science or pharmacology • Strong people management skills with people coaching skills • Exhibits sound decision making and communication skills • Masters in Science or PhD preferred • Experience in Pharmaceutical industry in Clinical Development, Safety department or research exper