Medical Advisor - Eyecare & Neuroscience (Singapore & Malaysia)

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 - immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.

Job Description The Medical Advisor is responsible for the office-based and field activities in the TA in question. The Medical Advisor is responsible for supporting country AMD in addition to in country medical scientific liaison (MSL) activities, particularly the management of Medical and Scientific Information, Medical Affairs content facilitation and support to the commercial activities in Eye Care & Neurosciences in Singapore and Malaysia.

Reporting to the Medical Affairs Country Lead, Malaysia & Singapore you will be responsible for providing high level scientific and clinical support to external and internal customers, establishing and developing relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) across the broad spectrum of products within this therapeutic area as well as in emerging indications.

You will be based in Malaysia and be responsible for field-based medical affairs activities within the therapy area; there is an expectation that more than 50% of the time will be spent in the field with healthcare professionals (HCPs).

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Provide in-depth scientific information on Allergan product data to HCPs upon request.

Deliver lectures / presentations on clinical and scientific topics, ensuring compliance approval.

Organize and deliver advisory board meetings with appropriate HCPs to stimulate scientific exchange with HCPs and gather business-relevant information

Assist in the organization and scientific support of key external events e.g. satellite symposia etc.

Organize and participate in external education and training events as appropriate.

Facilitate development of Investigator initiated Trials (IIT) Proposals in line with Allergan Strategy.

Facilitate and support publication of clinical data in line with Allergan Strategy.

Facilitate other research activities e.g. collection of real-world evidence

Establish and maintain relationships with KOLs across the therapeutic areas.

Identify and develop new KOLs in line with Allergan strategy.

Attend appropriate scientific congresses to interact with KOLs and develop knowledge regarding the wider therapy area and competitor information.

Collaborate with and involve selected KOLs in strategic advisory board meetings.

Develop KOL advocacy through provision of scientific and clinical information and involvement in appropriate medical affairs activities.

Develop and maintain high level of knowledge regarding therapy area and Allergan products including awareness of the competitive landscape.

Support the business unit by attending and contributing to national leadership meetings and working cross-functionally.

Provide guidance regarding appropriate speakers for national / international congresses and workshops to spread and enhance scientific exchange.

Organize clinical and scientific education as well as in-house training for Eyecare sales reps and other appropriate staff as required.

Develop country medical affairs plans in alignment with SEA cluster commercial plans

Contribute to scientific dossiers and reports where appropriate.

Qualifications

Medical Doctor, Ophthalmologist, Neuroscientist, Biologist, Chemist or Pharmacist with an MD, PharmD or PhD degree.

Pharmaceutical or medical devices industry background ideally in a field based scientific medical liaison or medical advisor position.

Essential Skills

Excellent verbal, written, analytical and interpersonal skills.

Experience of developing and maintaining relationships with international and local opinion leaders.

Excellent work ethic.

Able to understand and communicate clinical and scientific data.

Ability to conduct clear and concise scientific discussions at a high level.

Able to interact professionally and skillfully at all levels.

Clear strategic thinker; able to rapidly gain an understanding of the business and its competitive environment, with the ability to translate vision into action.

The ability to work in a dynamic, multicultural and matrix structure.

Goal and results orientated.

Drive, high energy, maturity, ability to work under pressure and deliver results to tight deadlines and in a rapidly changing environment.

Self-confident. Committed. Entrepreneurial and creative. Able to decide "right and fast" based on the data analysis and own experience.

Ability to work autonomously and a good team player.

Strong personal management and organizational skills include time management, workload prioritization, responsiveness, multi-tasking and flexibility.

Flexibility and ability to travel frequently.

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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