MSL, Eyecare

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 AbbVie 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 AbbVie 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, AbbVie 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 AbbVie medicines on a named patient or compassionate use basis, subject to all applicable legal and regulatory requirements.