Senior Manager, MSL

Role Overview

• Lead recruitment and selection of high-caliber MSL talent
• Coach and develop MSLs to build scientific capability, field effectiveness, and long-term career growth
• Build strong collaboration between the MSL team and key cross-functional stakeholders
• Provide regular coaching, feedback, and performance guidance to team members
• Support onboarding and ongoing development to maintain a high-performing MSL organization
• Foster an inclusive, high-accountability team culture focused on development and results
• Translate medical strategy into clear team objectives and execution plans
• Guide the team to deliver medical priorities with quality, consistency, and timeliness
• Partner with Medical Affairs, Medical Excellence, and cross-functional teams to align field execution with business and medical priorities
• Lead team planning for scientific exchange and healthcare professional engagement
• Ensure effective territory planning and customer engagement across the MSL team
• Support high-quality external scientific interactions through coaching and guidance
• Monitor team performance and adjust priorities to support delivery of key objectives
• Identify risks and opportunities, and communicate progress to relevant stakeholders
• Capture field insights and help translate them into actionable recommendations
• Encourage strong collaboration across internal teams to maximize medical impact
• Promote effective communication across functions to support alignment and execution excellence
• Ensure strict adherence to medical, legal, and compliance standards in all MSL activities
• Ensure 100% completion of all mandatory training requirements by the MSL team within the required timelines

Requirements

• Advanced degree in medicine, pharmacy, life sciences, or a related field
• Relevant experience in clinical practice, clinical research, or another medical/scientific field
• Significant Medical Affairs experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare industry
• Experience in project management and/or people management
• Previous experience in a Medical Science Liaison role
• Strong understanding of Medical Affairs and scientific exchange within the pharmaceutical industry
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, including the ability to work effectively with Medical Excellence and other internal partners
• Strong project management, prioritization, and execution skills in a matrix environment
• Proven people leadership skills, with the ability to coach, develop, and drive team performance

Benefits

• AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
• US & Puerto Rico only
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