Medical Lead Dermatology

We are a global, research-based biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of innovative treatments that address some of the world’s most serious and complex diseases. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people’s lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology and gastroenterology. In addition, AbbVie offers products and services through its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.

**JOB SUMMARY**:
The Medical Lead represents the affiliate’s medical/scientific voice of expertise for assigned product and relevant therapeutic area. He/she provides medical / scientific expert advice / guidance to key customers for assigned products and relevant therapeutic area, including scientific exchange and professional relationship development with key opinion leaders. Furthermore he/she provides medical / scientific input into marketing strategy and key commercial initiatives, as required, and medical / scientific support for medical department activities under the direction of the Head of Medical.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Providing expert medical/scientific advice for assigned products and related therapeutic areas, contributing to the development and medical and scientific accuracy of core dossiers (i.e. pricing and reimbursement dossiers, MoH submission dossiers, medical information packs, etc)
- Deliver scientific presentations and medical education programs to healthcare professionals
- Supporting the planning, management and execution of local clinical studies (e.g. review new clinical study protocols, identifying potential investigators/sites, conducting feasibility surveys) and as well supporting Investigators Initiated Studies
- Conceptualising, planning and executing medical education activities such as advisory boards, roundtables and scientific activities during congresses
- Establishing and maintain professional and credible relationships with key opinion leaders and academic centers
- Delivering training to sales forces and other departments;
- Reviewing of promotional material
- Ensure solid experience with cross-functional teams especially in the brand team and matrix organizations
- Close collaboration with the marketing and sales department in the development and execution of the brand plan.
- Ensure that all activities and interactions are conducted with due regard to all applicable local, global and national laws, regulations, guidelines, codes of conduct, Company policies and accepted standards of best practice
- Lead and develop the assigned team of Medical Science Liaisons and Medical Advisors

**QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE**:

- University degree (Master and/or PHD preferred) in a scientific discipline
- 5+ years of experience in a Medical Affairs role
- Experience in multiple therapeutic areas preferred
- Broad general knowledge on drug development and clinical research will be an advantage
- Experience working in complex matrix environments is an advantage
- Strong leadership capabilities
- Business fluent in German and English
- French would be an advantage

**CRITICAL SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THE ROLE**:

- Keen interest in developing and maintaining expert knowledge for assigned therapeutic area/product and in medical research in general
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong presentation skills
- High customer orientation
- Ability to connect Medical topics with Commercial success