Medical Science Liaison

Abbott

. Serve as the scientific bridge between Abbott and the laboratory community .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $113,300 - $226,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in laboratory operations, diagnostic utilization, and clinical application of diagnostic technologies, while effectively communicating scientific insights and building strategic stakeholder relationships. Proven ability to lead complex projects and support evidence-generation activities in clinical settings.

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Clinical ExperienceScientific PresentationsLeadership SkillsStakeholder Relationship ManagementRegulatory Documentation

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Hard Skills

Diagnostic TestingAssay PerformanceClinical EvidenceLaboratory MedicineProduct DevelopmentEvidence-Generation ActivitiesProtocol ImplementationStudy ExecutionMarket Trends AnalysisTesting Practices

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationDemonstrated Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeMaster’s Degree in SciencePh.D.MDDO

Industry Keywords

Laboratory OperationsClinical LaboratoryHealthcare EnvironmentsInfectious MaterialsCustomer Needs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the scientific bridge between Abbott and the laboratory community
Partner with laboratory directors, pathologists, clinical laboratory leaders, physicians, and key opinion leaders
Build and maintain strategic stakeholder relationships
Lead scientific discussions on laboratory medicine, diagnostic testing, clinical evidence, disease state education, and emerging technologies
Understand workflow challenges, implementation needs, testing trends, and opportunities to improve patient outcomes
Serve as a scientific expert on laboratory operations, diagnostic utilization, assay performance, and clinical application of diagnostic technologies
Gather and communicate customer needs, competitive intelligence, testing practices, and market trends
Support evidence-generation activities, investigator-sponsored research, clinical studies, and publication planning
Develop and deliver scientific presentations, educational programs, abstracts, publications, and medical content
Collaborate with internal teams to support adoption and utilization of diagnostic solutions
Assist with investigator engagement, protocol implementation, study execution, safety reporting, and regulatory documentation
Lead complex projects and apply scientific expertise to solve challenges across laboratory and healthcare environments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 7 years of clinical experience or technical experience in product development or support
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of experience
Ability to travel up to 40%
Master’s Degree in Science preferred
Ph.D., MD, or DO preferred
Preferably over 7 years’ experience within the Division in a technical area
Previous management experience preferred
Knowledge of how Division functional areas work together and understanding of customer needs
Effective communication skills for presentations
Demonstrated leadership skills
Strong knowledge of the relationship between medical practice, clinical practice, and the laboratory
Willingness to work on site daily in Lake Forest, IL, Chicago, IL, or Irving, TX
Ability to work with human blood or other potentially infectious materials and infectious organisms or known infectious materials

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career development with an international company
Free medical coverage qualification through the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan
Excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement
Freedom 2 Save student debt program
FreeU education benefit
Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employee diversity