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MSL, Global Scientific Affairs, Skincare R&D

BioSpace
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/31/2026
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 atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onLinkedIn,Facebook,Instagram,XandYouTube.

Job Description

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) strategically and tactically executes the Skincare Global Scientific Affairs Strategy in alignment with research and business objectives across all skincare product areas. This includes thought leader strategic development and planning, skincare differentiation strategies, and support of Skincare medical affairs and scientific communications plans and objectives. The MSL leads medical scientific education of external customers in support of consistent and leveraged scientific data, publications, scientific data communications and competitive strategies globally. The MSL serves as subject matter expert developing strong scientific knowledge of the skincare field and competitive landscape. They combine strong business acumen, scientific expertise, and market awareness, and serve as a conduit of information both externally and internally. The MSL supports product life cycles at all stages in collaboration with internal stakeholders including research and development, commercial, clinical, medical information, sales training, customer education and compliance to ensure plans effectively support cross-functional needs and goals.

Responsibilities

  • Lead medical scientific education and training of healthcare providers and respond to medical scientific inquiries.
  • Develop and maintain professional relationships with internal and external customers and stakeholders to provide comprehensive medical and scientific support.
  • Influence support and use of topical skincare products through Key Opinion Leader (KOL) advocacy development and implementation of peer influence programs.
  • Collaborate with in-field teams to plan and execute regional initiatives that meet shared business objectives.
  • Subject matter expert to both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Continuous self-education on skincare trends, market, and competitive landscape including current and future product entries.
  • Support cross-functional collaboration in the development and creation of scientific communications materials and assets.
  • Gather insights and feedback on products and new developments through several channels including external engagements and conference attendance to support R&D pipeline, product launch, and current product portfolio.
  • Support research initiatives and pipeline development.
  • Maintains on-going communication with peers in Medical Affairs and other relevant functions to ensure alignment with departmental and business strategies.


Qualifications

  • Advanced degree required: PhD, PharmD or MD.
  • Experience related to skincare, skin biology, dermatology or medical aesthetics required.
  • At least 1 year of experience in a scientific/medical communications or related role.
  • Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills with proven ability/track record to effectively present to audiences of varying levels.
  • Strong organizational & project management skills with a proven track record to deliver high-quality projects while meeting timelines.
  • Ability to travel up to 75% of the time.
  • Must reside within 50 miles of a medium or large US hub airport.


Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law:

  • The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at the timeof this posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin thefuture.
  • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.
  • This job is eligible toparticipatein our long-term incentiveprograms.


Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.The amount and availability of any bonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodifiedat the Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.

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.

US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visithttps://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html

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