Field Medical Director, Oncology

AbbVie

. Lead, coach, and develop Field Medical Team members for the multiple myeloma therapeutic area .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • Michigan • United StatesLead💰 $160,500 - $305,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading and developing Field Medical Teams within the multiple myeloma therapeutic area, translating medical strategies into actionable field execution while ensuring compliance and scientific integrity.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Advanced Scientific DegreeMultiple Myeloma Disease KnowledgeField Medical ExperienceCoaching and Development SkillsCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Medical Strategy TranslationScientific Intelligence ReviewPerformance MonitoringHealthcare Professional EngagementEvidence Planning

Soft Skills

CoachingFeedback ProvisionCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

In-Field Team (IFT) Collaboration

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryLife SciencesMedical AffairsField-Based Scientific ProfessionalsTalent Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, coach, and develop Field Medical Team members for the multiple myeloma therapeutic area
Translate medical and therapeutic area strategy into regional field priorities and execution plans
Establish standards for scientific exchange, healthcare professional perspectives, Scientific Intelligence, and compliant field execution
Review and elevate field-identified healthcare professional perspectives and Scientific Intelligence to inform medical planning and evidence needs
Provide coaching and feedback to strengthen scientific capability, judgment, and communication skills
Partner with Medical Affairs and Health Impact leadership to align regional execution with medical objectives and evidence strategies
Collaborate with cross-functional partners through the In-Field Team (IFT)
Monitor regional field activity, insight quality, and performance trends
Support talent development, onboarding, and succession planning
Conduct regular field ride observations with all direct-report MSLs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced scientific degree required (PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent experience)
Strong understanding of multiple myeloma disease area, clinical evidence, and the role of Field Medical within Medical Affairs
Experience in Field Medical, Medical Affairs, scientific, or healthcare roles within the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry
Demonstrated experience leading, coaching, and developing field-based scientific professionals
Experience translating medical strategy into field execution and performance expectations
Experience interpreting and leveraging field-identified insights to inform medical or evidence planning
Experience collaborating with cross-functional partners within Medical Affairs and the In-Field Team (IFT)
Must be based in the territory near an international airport if working remotely

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)
Long-term incentive programs
Equal opportunity employer
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities