Medical Science Liaison

Job description

About AbbVie AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube. Medical Science Liaison – Gastroenterology (IBD) Location: Czech Republic Job Type: Full-time Travel: Approximately 50–70%, including overnight travel as required Reports to: Medical Manager, Gastroenterology Department: Medical Affairs – Immunology Position Overview We are looking for a scientifically driven, proactive, and collaborative Medical Science Liaison (MSL) – Gastroenterology to join our Medical Affairs team in the Czech Republic. In this field-based role, you will serve as a trusted scientific partner to gastroenterologists, IBD specialists, researchers, and other healthcare professionals. You will facilitate high-quality, non-promotional scientific exchange, build meaningful professional relationships, and contribute to the advancement of IBD clinical practice. You will also play an important role in understanding the evolving IBD treatment landscape, identifying unmet medical needs, generating valuable medical insights, and contributing to the implementation of the local medical strategy. The ideal candidate combines scientific curiosity and analytical thinking with strong interpersonal skills, independence, and a collaborative mindset. Key Responsibilities: Scientific Engagement and External Expert Partnerships Establish and maintain credible, long-term scientific relationships with gastroenterologists, IBD specialists, clinical researchers, academic institutions, and other relevant healthcare professionals. Act as a trusted scientific resource, providing accurate, balanced, evidence-based, and non-promotional medical information. Engage in meaningful peer-to-peer scientific discussions concerning IBD pathophysiology, treatment strategies, emerging evidence, and unmet medical needs. Deliver high-quality scientific presentations and facilitate educational discussions with healthcare professionals. Respond to unsolicited scientific and medical inquiries in accordance with applicable regulations and company procedures. Therapeutic Area Expertise and Scientific Excellence Develop and maintain comprehensive knowledge of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, including current treatment approaches, innovative therapies, clinical guidelines, and emerging scientific evidence. Understand key developments in IBD management, including treatment optimization, treat-to-target strategies, disease monitoring, and long-term patient outcomes. Critically evaluate clinical trial results, real-world evidence, and scientific publications, translating complex information into clear and clinically relevant scientific discussions. Stay informed about therapeutic innovations, evolving clinical practices, and relevant scientific developments. Medical Insights and Strategic Contribution Proactively identify unmet medical needs, clinical practice gaps, evolving treatment approaches, and opportunities for scientific engagement. Collect, document, and communicate high-quality medical insights from interactions with external experts. Translate scientific observations and field insights into actionable recommendations that support local Medical Affairs priorities. Contribute to medical planning, scientific engagement strategies, and identification of opportunities to improve standards of care. Medical Projects, Education, and Research Support the planning and execution of medical education initiatives, expert meetings, advisory boards, scientific workshops, and congress-related activities. Identify opportunities for appropriate scientific collaboration and evidence-generation initiatives, including observational studies, registries, and investigator-initiated research. Collaborate with relevant internal teams to support clinical research activities and scientific projects, within the responsibilities of the MSL role. Contribute to the development and implementation of local medical initiatives addressing relevant educational needs and clinical practice gaps. Cross-functional Collaboration and Compliance Work collaboratively with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Market Access, Regulatory, and Commercial colleagues while maintaining the scientific independence and non-promotional nature of the Medical Affairs function. Provide scientific expertise and medical education to internal stakeholders as appropriate. Develop and execute structured scientific engagement plans, including stakeholder prioritization, engagement objectives, and follow-up activities. Maintain accurate and timely documentation of scientific interactions, medical insights, and relevant activities in designated company systems. Ensure full compliance with applicable laws, industry codes, AbbVie policies, pharmacovigilance requirements, and ethical standards. University degree in medicine, pharmacy, life sciences, biomedical sciences, or a related scientific or healthcare discipline. Strong scientific background and the ability to understand, critically evaluate, and communicate complex clinical and scientific evidence. Relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry, clinical research, healthcare, or an academic/scientific environment. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage confidently in scientific discussions with healthcare professionals. Analytical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and a strong commitment to continuous scientific learning. Ability to build professional relationships and collaborate effectively in a cross-functional environment. Proactive approach, independence, sound judgment, and strong organizational skills. Fluency in Czech and a professional working proficiency in English. Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned territory. Valid driving licence. Preferred Advanced scientific or medical degree (MD, PharmD, PhD, MSc or equivalent). Previous experience as a Medical Science Liaison, Medical Advisor, or in a comparable Medical Affairs position. Scientific or clinical experience in gastroenterology, particularly inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis), or a related immunology therapeutic area. Experience engaging with key opinion leaders, academic experts, or clinical investigators. Familiarity with clinical trial design, evidence interpretation, and real-world evidence generation. Experience contributing to scientific education programs, advisory boards, or medical research projects. Understanding of pharmaceutical industry regulations, medical governance, and compliance requirements. Core Competencies Scientific credibility: Ability to conduct high-quality, evidence-based scientific discussions. Strategic thinking: Ability to recognize relevant medical needs, identify opportunities, and connect scientific insights with Medical Affairs objectives. Stakeholder engagement: Ability to establish trust and develop meaningful scientific partnerships. Communication excellence: Ability to translate complex scientific information into clear, balanced, and relevant messages. Collaboration: Constructive teamwork and the ability to operate effectively within a cross-functional environment. Ownership and accountability: Independent, proactive execution of responsibilities with a focus on quality and impact. Integrity and compliance: Consistent commitment to ethical conduct and scientific independence. Patient-centered mindset: Motivation to contribute to better clinical practice and improved patient outcomes. What We Offer An opportunity to become part