Lead, coach, and develop Field Medical Team members to deliver consistent, high-quality, non-promotional scientific engagement for the multiple myeloma therapeutic area.
Translate medical and therapeutic area strategy into clear regional field priorities and execution plans.
Establish expectations and standards for scientific exchange, healthcare professional perspectives and Scientific Intelligence, and compliant field execution.
Review, interpret, and elevate field-identified healthcare professional perspectives and Scientific Intelligence to inform medical planning and evidence needs.
Provide ongoing coaching and feedback to strengthen scientific capability, judgment, and communication skills across the Field Medical Team.
Partner with Medical Affairs and Health Impact (MHI) leadership to align regional execution with medical objectives and evidence strategies.
Collaborate with cross-functional partners through the In-Field Team (IFT) to support aligned regional engagement.
Monitor regional field activity, healthcare professional perspectives and Scientific Intelligence quality, and performance trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
Support talent development, onboarding, and succession planning within the Field Medical Organization, including conducting regular field ride observations with all direct report MSLs.
Open to remote candidates anywhere in the continental US near an international airport. This is the first in a planned series of postings for this team.
Advanced scientific degree required (PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent experience).
Strong understanding of multiple myeloma disease area, clinical evidence, and the role of Field Medical within Medical Affairs.
Experience in Field Medical, Medical Affairs, scientific or healthcare roles within the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry.
Demonstrated experience leading, coaching, and developing field-based scientific professionals.
Experience successfully translating medical strategy into field execution and performance expectations.
Experience interpreting and leveraging field-identified insights to inform medical or evidence planning.
Experience collaborating effectively with cross-functional partners within Medical Affairs and the In-Field Team (IFT).
Competencies
Leads Field Medical Teams by applying strong scientific knowledge and sound judgment to guide high-quality scientific engagement.
Coaches and develops scientific capability by providing clear direction, feedback, and role modeling of scientific excellence.
Translates medical and therapeutic area strategy into actionable regional priorities and execution standards.
Uses field healthcare professional perspectives, Scientific Intelligence and performance data to inform decision making and continuous improvement of field execution.
Builds an environment of accountability, trust, and collaboration that supports consistent, compliant scientific engagement.
Applies strong people leadership skills to motivate, engage, and retain high-performing field medical talent.
Collaborates with Medical Affairs and Health Impact (MHI) leaders and cross-functional partners to align regional field activity with broader medical objectives.
Communicates clearly and effectively to connect strategy, expectations, and performance outcomes for Field Medical Teams.
Key Stakeholders
Field Medical Leadership and Field Medical team members
Healthcare professionals, scientific stakeholders, and regional healthcare decision makers engaged by MSL and MOSL teams
MHI and therapeutic area medical leadership
In-field cross-functional teams
Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) partners
Evidence Generation and Clinical Research partners
Market Access and Value Strategy colleagues
Regulatory, safety, and medical information colleagues
Learning and development partners supporting field medical capability
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Benefits
Health insuranceRemote work options
Additional Information
The Field Medical Director is the regional Field Medical Leader responsible for leading, coaching, and developing Field Medical teams to deliver high-quality, compliant scientific engagement and identify impactful healthcare professional perspectives and Scientific Intelligence. The role translates medical and therapeutic area strategy into regional field execution, elevates the quality and consistency of scientific exchange, and ensures that field-captured insights inform medical planning and evidence strategy. Through strong people leadership and scientific stewardship, the Field Medical Director strengthens AbbVie's field medical impact across the region.
Abbvie · New York, NY