Company 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.
Job Description
We are seeking a Medical Advisor to join our ANZ Medical Affairs team in Sydney for a 12 month contract. This is a role where you'll influence medical strategy, partner with some of the region's leading aesthetic physicians and specialists, and help shape the future of evidence-based aesthetic medicine across Australia and New Zealand.
You'll work directly with key opinion leaders, leading injectors, clinicians and emerging experts across ANZ to drive education, scientific engagement and clinical excellence. You'll have genuine influence over medical strategy, stakeholder engagement and medical education initiatives that support some of the most recognised brands in aesthetics.
If you're passionate about scientific exchange, physician education and building trusted relationships with healthcare professionals, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in one of the most dynamic areas of healthcare.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work closely with the Associate Director, Medical Affairs, ANZ, to define Medical Affairs priorities, strategy, and execution plans for the therapeutic area.
- Lead the development and implementation of the Medical Affairs plan, ensuring alignment with regional Medical Affairs priorities, the International Therapeutic Lead, and relevant local business objectives.
- Translate the medical strategy into clear, prioritised field activities and stakeholder engagement plans across ANZ.
- Take accountability for the delivery, quality, and impact of Medical Affairs initiatives within the assigned therapeutic area.
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of the ANZ clinical landscape, including treatment pathways, standards of care, stakeholder needs, unmet medical needs, and emerging scientific trends, to inform strategy and execution.
- Provide medical leadership and strategic direction to Medical Science Liaison activities and other Medical Affairs initiatives, ensuring alignment with the overall medical plan.
- Act as a medical resource for internal stakeholders, providing objective medical insight and perspective to support sound, compliant business decisions.
- Lead high-quality, non-promotional scientific exchange with healthcare professionals to improve understanding of Allergan Aesthetics products, supporting evidence, appropriate use, and relevant therapeutic areas.
- Lead and facilitate scientific education and training for physicians and other healthcare professionals, building clinical expertise, confidence, and understanding of current and future therapeutic options.
- Provide balanced, accurate, and credible medical information to support evidence-based clinical decision-making.
- Lead the development, planning, and delivery of medical education initiatives, speaker programs, advisory activities, scientific meetings, and other external engagements in accordance with applicable policies and local requirements.
- Set the scientific direction and medical content for educational activities, ensuring that materials and presentations are medically accurate, balanced, evidence-based, and compliant.
- Serve as a trusted senior scientific resource for healthcare professionals, KOLs, and other external stakeholders.
- Support the development of physicians’ expertise and confidence in the appropriate use of Allergan Aesthetics products through scientific education and professional development initiatives.
- Maintain a high level of therapeutic area expertise and remain current with relevant scientific, clinical, and practice developments.
- Lead the identification, prioritisation, and engagement of key opinion leaders, researchers, physicians, nurses, administrators, specialty societies, and other stakeholders who influence the scientific and clinical landscape.
- Develop and execute strategic KOL engagement plans that support the Medical Affairs strategy and strengthen long-term, trust-based relationships.
- Lead stakeholder and territory planning across ANZ, including the identification of priority stakeholders, engagement opportunities, unmet medical needs, and opportunities to advance medical understanding.
- Lead local, regional, and national scientific activities with key stakeholders, including the development of objectives, agendas, engagement plans, and measures of success.
- Identify emerging leaders with relevant specialty interests, and lead appropriate educational initiatives to foster long-term relationships and support the future development of the therapeutic area.
- Maintain effective relationships with physicians, administrators, and representatives of relevant specialty societies.
- Interpret and communicate stakeholder feedback, clinical practice insights, and outcomes from external engagements to inform Medical Affairs strategy and planning.
- Manage a predominantly customer-facing role, with approximately 65% of time dedicated to interaction with KOLs, healthcare professionals, and other external stakeholders. Travel throughout ANZ is expected as required.
- Keep current on scientific, clinical, and market developments in ANZ, the broader Asia-Pacific region, and globally.
- Attend key medical congresses and scientific forums locally to strengthen medical knowledge and external relationships.
- Gather and communicate external insights, competitor intelligence, and scientific observations to inform Medical Affairs strategy and planning.
- Contribute to the scientific development of promotional and educational materials by providing accurate and balanced medical advice, where appropriate and compliant.
- Report any adverse event within 24 hours as per Allergan’s policies and procedures.
- Proactively participate in AbbVie’s WHS programs, adhere to policies and promote a safe work environment at all times.
- Adhere to Allergan’s / AbbVie’s internal codes of conduct and compliance processes.
- Other ad hoc duties such as administrative duties, as requested.
Qualifications
- Science degree. B Pharm, Nursing, Pharm D, MSc or PhD preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of post-qualification work experience; experience working in pharmaceutical or medical related industry, overseas education or work experience desirable
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a medical affairs team in the medical device or pharmaceutical science industry with previous experience in a customer-facing role highly regarded
- Strategic thinking and leadership skills
- Advanced stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
- Excellent scientific communication and presentation skills
- Strong analytical skills, with ability to critically evaluate and effectively communicate key clinical data
- Ability to quickly learn and communicate clinical and non-clinical technical information effectively to individuals with varying degrees of scientific acumen
- Ability to work cross-functionally in a matrix structure, supporting multiple stakeholders
- High level of professional integrity and understanding of compliance requirements
- Ability to work independently with sound judgment and accountability
- Strong project management skills
- Strong listening skills with the ability to capture and synthesize insights
- Experience in clinical research including phase IV studies desirable
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Suite, particularly PowerPoint
- Ability to travel about 50% of the work time throughout ANZ
Flexibility and Availability: In line with Australia’s '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
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer, and dedicated to fostering an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace that values and respects every individual. We are committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability. We ensure a fair and inclusive recruitment process without discrimination against any employee or applicant because of, and not limited to, race, religion, age, physical or mental disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or marital status. Our hiring process is flexible and accessible, so if you have any specific requests or accessibility requirement, please feel comfortable to let our team know by emailing CareersANZ@abbvie.com or speaking with your Recruiter and we'll make any necessary adjustments to accommodate your needs.
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 doesn’t 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. We’re never satisfied with good enough—patients 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 Company’s 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 and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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