Medical Advisor, Multiple Myeloma

About AbbVie AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative solutions and medicines to meet important health needs today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. AbbVie does everything it can to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across various key therapeutic areas, including immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care, as well as in the field of aesthetics, through Allergan Aesthetics products and services. To learn more about AbbVie, visit www.abbvie.com. Follow AbbVie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube.

Joining AbbVie means you will be part of an exceptional team of professionals committed to having a remarkable impact on patients' lives. At AbbVie, we conduct groundbreaking scientific research on a global scale every day. AbbVie Canada is one of the best places to work in Canada. When you determine your career path, choose to be remarkable. AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines to meet important health needs today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. AbbVie does everything it can to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across various key therapeutic areas, including immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women's health, and gastroenterology, as well as in the field of aesthetics through Allergan Aesthetics products and services. We have a Medical Advisor position to fill within our Medical Affairs team. This is a national position and the incumbent will work in Montreal. They will report to the Therapeutic Area Lead, Multiple Myeloma. As a Medical Advisor, you will provide medical and scientific support to the Clinical Research Department and participate in Clinical Operations activities. The Medical Advisor develops strategic plans that go hand in hand with the brand plan and collaborates with various groups within the company. Main responsibilities: Develop a medical strategy within the brand team and implement this strategy in accordance with what has been defined in the brand plan. Support feasibility, site mapping, determination and participation in clinical studies, and provide support by resolving all outstanding issues related to study sites. Review new clinical study protocols and research proposals undertaken by researchers. Maintain relationships with Abbott Canada commercial groups, global project teams, researchers, and external experts by regularly reviewing ongoing initiatives and the tactical implementation of action plans. Provide scientific and medical support within the framework of ongoing projects. Monitor and review scientific documentation on AbbVie products and the competition. Serve as the scientific affairs expert for the product. Serve as a link between Medical Affairs and commercial groups based on their respective therapeutic areas. Ensure regulatory compliance in all studies undertaken. Manage and allocate resources diligently, ensuring that all projects are conducted within approved budgets and that expected results are delivered. Support the integration of new products into the AbbVie portfolio. Develop the data generation plan based on identified gaps.

Required education or experience: Degree in medicine, PhD, or undergraduate pharmacy degree required. Relevant experience coupled with solid knowledge of the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry. General knowledge of drug development and clinical research in a relevant therapeutic area (minimum of two to five years). Experience in Multiple Myeloma (minimum of two to three years). Scientific experience in a function dealing directly with clients in the healthcare industry.

Ability to prepare and deliver high-quality presentations and (or) interpret scientific publications or clinical research. Ability to think and plan strategically (work plans, activities, schedules, targeting) and to function with excellence in execution. Solid knowledge of the pharmaceutical environment and the role of the Medical Affairs Department in pursuing the medical and scientific objectives of a pharmaceutical company. Knowledge of all aspects of drug development and local regulations, including regulations regarding promotional material. Essential skills and abilities: Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, etc.). Comfortable with technology (use of different tools/AI/systems to perform daily tasks). Ability to travel at least 20 to 30% of the time. Valid driver's license and passport. Key leadership skills: In-depth knowledge and execution of meaningful strategies and data-driven business decisions. Demonstrated organizational and analytical skills to define priorities, monitor progress toward goals, and track data, information, and activities. Effectively manage budgets to meet financial commitments. Demonstrate sound business judgment (having a senior leader mindset to evaluate the local market and establish directions). Ability to anticipate potential outcomes from both a customer and competitor perspective. Knowledge of AbbVie's therapeutic areas and products to coach team members who have scientific interactions with key stakeholders, external experts, and medical associations. Communicate and collaborate effectively with other team members to ensure alignment of plans. Demonstrate organizational and analytical skills. Foster teamwork by working collaboratively and effectively with others to solve problems and make decisions that increase organizational efficiency. Make decisions autonomously and with appropriate information. Use feedback constructively and take others' viewpoints into consideration. Use a leadership approach that unites and motivates others to achieve beneficial results for the region and the company. Demonstrate great flexibility and optimism in a constantly changing workplace while maintaining a high level of efficiency in a matrix environment. AbbVie strives to offer a French-speaking environment to its employees in Quebec. Although, as part of its francization program, AbbVie has taken all reasonable steps to avoid imposing the following requirement, advanced proficiency in English is an essential requirement for the Medical Advisor position, notably, but not limited to, for the following reasons: The Medical Advisor position requires the employee to communicate frequently with employees from other AbbVie offices around the world. AbbVie is an international pharmaceutical company present in more than 70 countries worldwide. As such, English is the primary language used for correspondence between offices. AbbVie offers equal employment opportunities to all, and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities to apply.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to acting with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, and serving our community. Equal opportunity for employers, veterans, and persons with disabilities.