Medical Manager - Dermatology

AbbVie is seeking a talented and dynamic individual to join our team on a 12 month contract as Medical Manager Dermatology to represent our affiliates medical and scientific voice of expertise for assigned product(s) and therapeutic areas. In this role you will provide expert medical and scientific advice and guidance to key customers facilitating scientific exchange and developing professional relationships with key thought leaders and external experts. You will contribute medical and scientific insights to our Medical Affairs strategies and commercial plans under the guidance of the Affiliate Medical Director. Additionally you will support crossfunctional affiliate teams with medical affairs expertise ensuring cohesive and informed collaboration.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To proactively support internal company crossfunctional stakeholders to gain alignment on critical success factors including
  • The sharing of insights supporting regulatory and payer submissions
  • Translation of policy and industry trends impacting evidence needs
  • Addressing technical training needs for internal and external partners
  • Evaluation of medical and scientific accuracy of core dossiers generated by the medical department (i.e. pricing and reimbursement dossiers HEOR dossiers medical information packs clinical expert reviews etc.).
• To provide medical functional contributions to
  • Launch planning and launch readiness activities
  • The evaluation of future clinical studies including those that may require companion diagnostic testing
  • Contribute to Global Medical Affairs strategic plans
  • Provide input into Scientific Interaction and Digital/Multichannel Plans for fieldmedical activities
• To identify and engage key external experts operating as the scientific interface to HCPs/Customer(s) Health Care Institutions External Experts professional associations and government bodies.
• Develop and maintain in depth knowledge for assigned therapeutic product(s) / relevant therapeutic area(s) through attendance / participation at key internal meetings/training sessions relevant congresses and seminars and by regular selfstudy of the national/international literature.
• Establish and maintain professional and credible relationships with key thought leaders / external experts and academic centers; this will involve participating in scientific congresses coordinating advisory boards roundtable meetings discussion fora etc.
• Screen relevant literature and other information from relevant scientific societies meetings and conferences and develop summaries of key messages for use within the Company (e.g. key areas of scientific/company interest new trends in diagnosis monitoring and treatments in the therapeutic area etc.)
• Deliver scientific presentations and medical education programs to healthcare professionals individually or in groups (meetings clinical sessions etc.) where appropriate.
• Design and implement diagnostic research projects within defined standards and budgets (e.g. Phase IV registry/database projects epidemiological surveys and diagnostic quality assurance studies).
• Provide medical/scientific input into marketing strategy and key commercial initiatives as required. Monitor the environment for competitive intelligence (e.g. product strategies studies commercial messages positioning etc.) and communicate where appropriate within the Company.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable national laws and regulations guidelines codes of conduct AbbVies policies and procedures and accepted standards of best practice
• Report any adverse event within 24 hours as per AbbVies policies and procedures.
• Proactively participate in AbbVies WHS programs adhere to policies and promote a safe work environment at all times.
• Adhere to AbbVies internal codes of conduct and compliance processes.
• Other ad hoc duties such as administrative duties as requested

Qualifications :

• Medical Degree or Bachelors degree in a scientific discipline or higher.
• Experience working in a pharmaceutical industry and general knowledge on drug development and clinical research an advantage.
• Keen interest in developing and maintaining expert knowledge for assigned therapeutic area/product and in medical research in general.
• Excellent written and spoken communication and presentation skills.
• Fluency in written and oral English is highly desirable in order to facilitate communications between the affiliate medical department Regional and Area Medical Affairs and other AbbVie functional staff.
• High customer orientation. Strong commitment to compliance with the relevant rules and procedures and to scientific quality and integrity.
• Collaborative teamoriented approach able to develop and support relationships across an organization as well as with key external stakeholders and the healthcare community at large. Experience being an active contributor to crossfunctional teams and/or working in matrix organizations will be an advantage. Works independently: limited guidance/oversight. Works broadly across functions to facilitate and support the affiliates medical and clinical activities as necessary.
• Sound judgment strong planning and organizational skills and the ability to get things done. Demonstrated strong sense of urgency. 

Flexibility and Availability: In line with Australias Right to Disconnect legislation we recognise and respect employees right to refuse contact outside of their working hours unless such refusal is deemed unreasonable. As we operate in an international matrixed environment there may be occasions where your role requires participation in business meetings outside of standard hours. We value and support flexibility and appreciate your willingness to occasionally accommodate these requests to ensure effective collaboration and communication within our global team.

Additional Information :

WAYS WE WORK

• All For One Abbvie; We weigh all decisions against the common good. We inspire share and create as a team. We solve problems for all rather than serving our immediate team.
• Decide Smart & Sure; We make intelligent decisions to create the best outcomes. We act quickly embrace experimentation and learn what doesnt work and get on to what does.
• Agile & Accountable; We streamline and eliminate unnecessary obstacles. We plan but adapt as we go. We delegate and make tough decisions to ensure focus on results staying keenly aware of the urgency in all we do.
• Clear & Courageous; Open honest candid dialogue is core to our work and how we act with each other. We share information freely and continuously to find solutions. We admit mistakes. We grow stronger by putting the courage of our conviction to the test.
• Make Possibilities Real; We question with endless curiosity. Were never satisfied with good enoughpatients depend on us to deliver more. We challenge ourselves to find creative constructive solutions to turn possibilities into reality.

CODE OF CONDUCT & BUSINESS INTEGRITY STATEMENT

• AbbVie is committed to observing high integrity and ethical standards in all its business dealings with our customers with each other business partners and suppliers. 
• AbbVie as a responsible corporate citizen will adhere to these standards as well as to local national and international laws. 
• All AbbVie employees are responsible for maintaining the Companys reputation for conduct in accordance with the highest level of business integrity ethics and compliance with the law. 
• Soliciting and/or accepting/attempting/offering bribes or any illegal gratification is therefore cause for immediate dismissal. 
• AbbVie is committed to operating with integrity driving innovation transforming lives serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion. 

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity driving innovation transforming lives serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion.  It is AbbVies policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color religion national origin age sex (including pregnancy) physical or mental disability medical condition genetic information gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected group status.

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