Medical Science Liason, Biosimilars

JOB DESCRIPTION:

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self and live a full life. You will have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.

• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, and female executives.

• A good benefits package incl. medical insurance for the employee and children, corporate car, and mobile communication reimbursement.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Kyiv location in the EPD Division.

Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based (70%) medical professional responsible for engaging external experts and healthcare professionals within the assigned country to ensure high-quality scientific exchange and support the optimal use of biosimilar and oncology therapies.

What will you do:

Interaction with Key Opinion Leaders

• Identify, map, and build long-term relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), investigators, and healthcare professionals within the country

• Support organization and execution of scientific meetings (e.g., advisory boards, expert meetings)

• Engage with local medical societies and relevant stakeholders where appropriate

Medical Strategy Execution

• Implement local medical plans in alignment with regional/global strategy

• Provide medical support during pre-launch, launch, and post-launch phases

• Collaborate cross-functionally (medical, commercial, market access) to ensure appropriate scientific input

Insights Generation

• Collect and report field-based medical insights, including: unmet medical needs, treatment practices, patient flow.

• Provide structured feedback to local and regional medical teams

• Contribute to insight generation initiatives and expert interactions

Evidence Generation & Clinical Support

• Identify potential investigators and research opportunities within the country

• Support feasibility assessments and site engagement

• Contribute to identification of local evidence gaps

• Support implementation of local and regional research initiatives

Scientific Support & Medical Education

• Provide compliant scientific training to internal stakeholders (e.g., sales teams)

• Respond to unsolicited medical inquiries with accurate and balanced information

• Support localization and review of medical and educational materials

Scientific Activities Execution

• Support execution of medical education initiatives (e.g., expert meetings, speaker programs, local congress activities)

• Contribute to implementation of patient support and access programs (where applicable and compliant)

• Ensure high-quality execution of planned medical activities at country level

• Provide balanced, peer-to-peer education to HCPs

Medical Information & Scientific Communication

• Respond to unsolicited medical inquiries from healthcare professionals in a timely, accurate, and compliant manner

• Provide balanced, evidence-based scientific information on company products and relevant therapeutic areas

• Ensure consistency and accuracy of scientific messaging in alignment with approved materials and medical guidance

• Support clarification of scientific data and appropriate product use in clinical practice

Compliance & Medical Governance

• Ensure all activities are conducted in a non-promotional and compliant manner

• Adhere to company SOPs, local regulations, and industry codes

• Ensure proper documentation of all external interactions

• Support pharmacovigilance requirements (e.g., adverse event reporting)

Qualifications Required

• Degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, or Life Sciences.

• Postgraduate education in oncology/immunology is an advantage

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, clinical practice, or broader healthcare environment

• Experience in engagement with healthcare professionals and external stakeholders is an advantage

• Understanding of the local pharmaceutical landscape and healthcare system is preferred

• Experience in a field-based medical role (MSL or similar) is an advantage

• Strong understanding of scientific research, clinical trial design/conduct and interpretation of medical/scientific data (scientific acumen)

• Strong clinical thinking and ability to translate scientific data into medical practice

• Effective communication and presentation skills

• Ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with external experts

• Proficiency in English (both written and spoken)

• Fluency in local language(s) relevant to the assigned country

• Willingness to travel within the assigned territory)

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Medical & Scientific Affairs

DIVISION:

EPD Established Pharma

LOCATION:

Ukraine > Kyiv: Senator Business Center

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Yes, 50 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable