Objectives:

Medical Science Liaisons (MSL) will ensure that proper relationships with both established and emerging external experts (EEs) in Ophthalmology and Eyecare disease treatment are developed and nurtured ,and that our scientific credibility is advanced as planned. This position is based in Tokyo and will report to the MSL Manager, Eyecare.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain key scientific knowledge for credible dissemination of Eyecare and Ophthalmology related scientific information to external experts and healthcare professionals.
• Identify qualified external experts to engage with in collaborative efforts such as Advisory Board meetings, medical educational programs, congress symposia and potential research collaborations.
• Conduct with high integrity infield activities as determined by the annual medical functional plan and properly document outcome of scientific engagements with targeted external experts.
• Provide scientific support to and maintain relationships with targeted external experts in Eyecare area including key academic societies by delivering credible scientific presentations through individual or in group interactions.
• Provide external ophthalmic surgical experts with scientific and technical support to ensure ophthalmology surgical devices are properly used in clinical settings.
• Work with local Medical Information as appropriate to ensure responses to the unsolicited scientific requests including off-label information on Abb Vie medicines are accurate, up to date, reviewed and approved by local relevant internal and external procedures.
• Act as the point of contact for potential investigators by facilitating the communication with Area/Global Medical team on investigator-initiated study (IIS) ideas related to Abb Vie products and/or pipeline assets.
• Attend scientific meetings/conferences and develop summaries of key data presented to be shared with the Brand Team and other internal stakeholders.
• Comply with all applicable local and international laws and regulations, guidelines, codes of conduct, Abb Vie standards, policies and procedures.
• Work cross-functionally with commercial and other internal stakeholders as needed to achieve the Brand Team business objectives.
• Attend all assigned training courses to acquire and update job related knowledge and skills.
• Upon request, assist prescribers with requests for access to Abb Vie medicines on a named patient or compassionate use basis, subject to all applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

Education/Experience Required:

• Undergraduate degree in science or pharmacology is a MUST.
• MD, PharmD or MSc degree in scientific related discipline is preferred.
• Previous experience as MSL in Ophthalmology is preferred.
• Demonstrated Pharmaceutical industry experience in Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Safety reporting or research will also be considered.
• Ability to comprehensively learn new subject areas and environments.
• Keen interest in developing and maintaining expert knowledge for assigned therapeutic area/product and medical research in general.

Key in-Field Team (IFT) Competencies:

• Ability to understand the unmet needs of key stakeholders, make decisions that have an impact and execute the integration and assimilation of that information into the IFTs’ engagement approach.
• Ability to coordinate scientific/medical engagement efforts across stakeholders within a single account in order to develop interaction plans that are in-line with the Scientific Interaction Plan (SIP) to achieve medical objectives.
• Effectively communicate, collaborate and incorporate the views of other in-field team members to optimize business objectives.
• Collaborate as needed with Clinical Development in-field teams for acceleration of patient enrollment in clinical studies designated as enterprise critical through scientific engagement with Principal Investigators.

Essential Skills & Abilities:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.)
• Must be at ease with technology (the use of various tools/systems to perform day-to-day tasks).
• Excellent written and spoken communication and presentation skills in Japanese, with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with thought leaders, physicians and other healthcare decision makers.
• High proficiency in English reading, writing and speaking skills is preferred.
• This function is typically field based with up to 20% of an individual’s working time spent in the office and remaining 80% in the field.
• Drive results through high customer oriented mindset

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

アッヴィは、機会均等を重視する雇用主であり、誠実な企業活動、革新の推進、人々の生活への貢献、そして地域社会への貢献に努めています。雇用機会均等に向けて、障がいを持つ方々も積極的に支援しています。

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