Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Opportunity:

The Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) – Health Systems & Payer Strategy is asenior‑level,external‑facingMedical Affairs role responsible for engagingexecutive‑levelstakeholders within health systems and payer organizations. This position serves as a strategic scientific partner toC‑suiteleaders, medical directors, pharmacy leadership, and payerdecision‑makers, providinghigh‑valueclinical, health economics, andoutcomes‑basedmedical insights to supportpopulation‑levelcare, formulary decisions, andsystem‑widestrategies.

The role emphasizesenterprise‑levelscientific engagement, population health perspectives, andvalue‑basedhealthcare discussions. It requires a medical professional capable of operating with autonomy, credibility, and influence across complex healthsystemand payer environments.

What you will do:

Executive & Payer Scientific Engagement

•Establishand maintain trusted,long‑termscientific partnerships withC‑suiteexecutives, chief medical officers, chief pharmacy officers, medical directors, and senior payer leadership

Serve as the primary Medical Affairs scientific point of contact for assigned health systems, integrated delivery networks (IDNs), and payer organizations

Leadexecutive‑level,non‑promotionalscientific discussions focused on population health, clinical strategy, quality metrics, andvalue‑basedcare models

Scientific & Strategic Medical Support

Deliverobjective,evidence‑basedscientific exchange across relevant disease states and therapeutic areas aligned with health system and payer priorities

Translate clinical evidence,real‑worldevidence (RWE), and health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) into insights meaningful for formulary, policy, andsystem‑leveldecision‑making

Support payer and health system understanding of evolving clinical guidelines, care pathways, and emerging science

Cross‑FunctionalCollaboration

Collaborate closely with internal Medical Affairs, HEOR, Market Access, Policy, and Commercial partners whilemaintainingmedical independence and compliance

Sharefield‑basedinsights to inform medical and commercial strategy, evidence generation, and executive engagement planning

Contribute scientific and strategicexpertiseto internal initiatives aligned with payer and health system needs

Insights & Thought Leadership

•Identifyand communicate actionable insights related to payer and health system evidence needs, population health trends, and unmet clinical gaps

Support scientific congresses, advisory boards, and executive forums with payer and health system stakeholders

Act as a recognized scientific expert and trusted medical advisor within assigned accounts

Compliance & Governance

Conduct all activities in full compliance with regulatory, legal, and Medical Affairs standards

•Maintainclear separation between medical and promotional activities

Required Qualifications:

Education

Advanced degreerequired: MD, DO, PharmD in a scientific or clinical discipline

Experience

3+ years of experience in Pharma withdemonstratedsuccess in external scientific engagement

Prior experience engaging payers, health systems, ordecision‑makers

Proven ability to lead complex scientific discussions and manage strategic relationships

Skills & Competencies

Strong executive presence with excellent verbal and written communication skills

Deep understanding of US payer dynamics, health system structures, population health, andvalue‑basedcare

Strategic thinking, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage complex stakeholder environments

High ethical standards and commitment to scientific integrity and compliance

Travel

Up to 50% travel, including regional and national meetings with health systems, payers, and internal stakeholders

The base pay for this position is

$129,300.00 – $258,700.00

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

JOB FAMILY:

Medical & Scientific Affairs

DIVISION:

ADC Diabetes Care

LOCATION:

United States of America : Remote

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

United States > California : Remote

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Yes, 50 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Driving a personal auto or company car or truck, or a powered piece of material handling equipmentAbbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

Senior Medical Science Liaison – Health Systems & Payer Strategy

Abbott

Job Description