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AbbVie

National MSL Director, Gastroenterology

AbbVie

. Establish strategy and provide oversight and direction for the assigned US Field Medical Team .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesLead💰 $182,000 - $346,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic leadership and oversight of field medical teams within the immunology therapeutic area, ensuring alignment with clinical and business objectives. Possesses strong analytical and communication skills to drive effective collaboration and resource management across cross-functional teams.

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LeadershipStrategic PlanningClinical DevelopmentRegulatory CompliancePeople Management

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Hard Skills
Bachelor’s Degree in Health SciencesAdvanced Degree in Scientific DisciplineDoctorate in Health Science or Clinical DisciplineIndustry-Related ExperienceAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsNegotiation SkillsPersonnel ManagementBudget ManagementClinical Program Involvement
Soft Skills
TeamworkAdaptabilityCommunication SkillsInfluencing SkillsTime Management
Tools & Technologies
Integrated Business SoftwareWord ProcessingSpreadsheetsCommon Applications
Industry Keywords
ImmunologyField Medical TeamPharmaceuticalBiotechMarket Trends

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Establish strategy and provide oversight and direction for the assigned US Field Medical Team
  • Drive attainment of US medical and business objectives in the immunology therapeutic area
  • Develop and implement strategic field initiatives with Clinical Development and the integrated US Brand team
  • Coordinate and optimize materials and communications for field activities
  • Set leadership tone and direction and co-establish the vision for the therapeutic field-medical team
  • Align field-medical strategy with the therapeutic area
  • Establish a productive work environment and positive team culture
  • Co-develop field-based scientific support strategy and tactical execution plans for marketed products and portfolio pipeline processes
  • Analyze and prioritize clinical and market trends, scientific data gaps, and field materials
  • Oversee comprehensive training and ensure clinical, business, regulatory, guideline, and scientific competency of the field-medical team
  • Communicate with Commercial, HEOR, Global Medical Information, Healthcare Solutions, and other stakeholders
  • Collaborate with Field Medical Leads across AbbVie businesses to standardize and enhance field-medical teams
  • Identify opportunities to align MSL clinical resources globally and improve efficiency
  • Manage an operating budget and align resources with US Medical Affairs needs
  • Develop expectations for field-medical asset and study leads
  • Prioritize MSL involvement with clinical programs and contribute to scientific platforms and strategic business decisions
  • Maintain regulatory and compliance expertise and accountability
  • Allocate MSL resources to deliver business and clinical strategies while protecting AbbVie from risk

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in the health sciences from an accredited university required
  • Advanced degree in a relevant scientific discipline required
  • Doctorate strongly preferred in a health science or clinical discipline
  • At least 5 years of direct people management required
  • Greater than or equal to 5 years of industry-related experience with demonstrated leadership success in a pharmaceutical or biotech company required
  • Significant industry experience in the relevant therapeutic area preferred
  • Leadership, strategic, tactical, and visionary capabilities
  • Ability to adapt to changing market dynamics and competitive challenges
  • Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and demonstrate teamwork
  • Advanced analytical, conceptual, and administrative skills
  • Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills
  • Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills
  • Competence with standard computer technologies, integrated business software, word processing, spreadsheets, and common applications
  • Ability to influence and lead without authority
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Knowledge of personnel management, including recruitment, hiring, progressive discipline, coaching, and motivation
  • Travel availability of 25% of the time

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Eligibility to participate in long-term incentive programs
  • Equal opportunity employment
  • Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities