Pipeline Medical Science Liaison (all genders) – Neuroscience & Specialty Care, Focus Psychiatry

Company Description

People. Passion. Possibilities. Three words that make a world of difference.

More than a job. It's a chance to make a real difference.

Welcome to AbbVie! As part of an international company with 53,000 employees worldwide and around 3,000 employees in Germany, you will have the opportunity of addressing some of tomorrows unmet medical needs in close collaboration with your colleagues. Are you passionate about improving global health care? Do you want to contribute to improving patients' quality of life through your expertise? In a challenging work environment that offers opportunities of developing and increasing your own skills? You’ve come to the right place!

Job Description

Put your expertise into action and join our Germany-wide team as a Pipeline Medical Science Liaison – Focus Psychiatry (all genders). 

In this Germany-wide, field-based role, you will shape scientific dialogue around our neuroscience pipeline, with a particular focus on psychiatry, as well as Specialty Care. You will combine strong medical and scientific expertise with close involvement in clinical development programmes, helping to translate scientific evidence into relevant insights for Research and Development and Medical Affairs. 

You will work closely with investigators, healthcare professionals, scientific institutions, and internal colleagues in Clinical Development, Clinical Site Monitoring, and Medical Affairs. You will communicate information about investigational products and compounds in development in a strictly scientific, non-promotional manner and in accordance with all applicable legal, regulatory, and internal requirements. 

Your Responsibilities 

• Build and continuously develop trusted scientific relationships with investigators, medical experts, potential study sites, and relevant scientific institutions across Germany. 

• Conduct high-quality, non-promotional scientific discussions on diseases, current and future treatment options, and AbbVie’s pipeline. 

• Support clinical development programmes by collaborating closely with study sites, identifying screening and recruitment challenges, and jointly developing suitable solutions. 

• Contribute to country and site feasibility assessments and to the selection of suitable study sites and experts. 

• Collaborate closely with Clinical Site Monitoring, Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, and other relevant global and local functions. 

• Plan and deliver scientific exchange formats, medical education activities, advisory boards, congress contributions, and scientific presentations. 

• Gather relevant medical and field insights, evaluate them from a scientific perspective, and feed them systematically into the further development of our pipeline and medical strategy. 

• Identify opportunities for scientific collaborations, new assets, innovative treatment approaches, and relevant research projects. 

• Act at all times in accordance with applicable legal, regulatory, and internal requirements. 

Location 

This is a Germany-wide, predominantly field-based position. You may be based anywhere in Germany, provided you are willing to travel regularly and can flexibly support study sites, experts, and scientific networks throughout the country. 

Qualifications

Qualifications 

• A successfully completed university degree in medicine, pharmacy, or the natural sciences; a doctorate or comparable advanced qualification is an advantage. 

• A minimum of two years of relevant professional experience in Medical Affairs is required. 

• Experience in the focus indication of psychiatry is strongly preferred. 

• A good understanding of clinical research and development, scientific methodologies, and current regulatory requirements. 

• The ability to critically assess complex clinical data and scientific concepts and communicate them effectively to different audiences. 

• Scientific integrity, strong communication skills, and a confident approach when engaging with a broad range of stakeholders. 

• An independent, structured, and cross-functional working style, with fluent German and English communication skills. 

Travel Requirements 

• Willingness to travel regularly to support study sites and scientific contacts throughout Germany (up to approximately 75%). 

What We Offer You 

• A diverse work environment where you can make a real impact. 

• An open and collaborative corporate culture that values different perspectives. 

• An attractive compensation package and comprehensive social benefits. 

• A structured onboarding programme with dedicated support to help you succeed from day one. 

• Flexible working models that support a healthy work-life balance. 

• Comprehensive health and wellbeing programmes. 

• Wide-ranging career opportunities and individual development support within an international organisation. 

• Access to a strong international network and an innovation-driven environment in which your ideas can make a difference. 

Additional Information

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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