Medical Science Liaison, Facial Aesthetics

Executes against the Medical Affairs plan for Japan.
Provides scientific education and training initiatives across Allergan Aesthetics (AA) portfolios of
BOTOX Vista®, JUVEDERM® and new products. Performs field visits with key physicians and stakeholders, organizing advisory board meetings, facilitating clinical trials, and serving as the medical resource for both external and internal stakeholders.
This position is a non-promotional role.
The primary focus is providing Healthcare Professionals with fair and balanced scientific information.
As an internal medical/technical/scientific resource, the role has the opportunity to engage with AA customers and ultimately impact the success of the business.
The role requires competency in practical aspects of patient care, and the ability to use medical and scientific information to facilitate engagement of physicians and others in the clinical and basic scientific issues relevant to AA products.
A high level of travel/field time is to be expected within this position (approximately 60-70% of time spent outside the office depending on the business need).
Medical Plan Execution (20%)
Responsible for successful execution of the country medical plan on timely manner with Medical Advisors.
Provide oversight of medical information activities in the country and support as required for the technical and scientific content of medical information enquiries.
Ensure all medical activities are compliant with appropriate SOP’s, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) ICH guidelines and all applicable local guidelines and legislations.
External Engagement (60%)
Build long-term relationships with External Experts (EEs) discussing safety, efficacy, and data gaps
Identify new EEs for future engagement and involve EEs with Allergan as advisors, investigators, trainers, speakers
Reactive response to Medical Information Requests (MIRs) from EEs
Provide Speaker and Procedure Training Support
Gather Insights from EEs and share appropriately internally
Attend key Conference and professional society engagements and generate conference and scientific session reports. Schedule meetings and Networking Events with EEs at Conference
Research Support (5%)
Identify and evaluate potential investigators for future AA studies
May provide education or procedure training to study sites.
Disseminate clinical data to study investigators as requested by AA Medical & Clinical teams
Provide scientific support at AA study sites and investigator meetings as requested
Facilitate EE/HCP understanding of AA sponsored research and IIT strategies and processes
Training and Education (5%)
Develop and maintain expertise through review of Scientific Literature & training materials
Assist customization of scientific materials (slide decks, etc.)
Professional and Personal Development (10%)
Assess performance levels, identify root causes and develop action plans for continuous improvement for areas of responsibility.
Implement the knowledge and skills gained in AA training programs to work practice and follow up.
Continue to develop and update product knowledge through reading textbooks, journal articles, and keep up to date with relevant scientific knowledge and participate and work in events including congress, symposia, field visits, training programs and be prepared to travel to the relevant location, where the function is required.
Take responsibilities in company projects and adapt him/herself to the changing or new work conditions and requirements.
Education and Experience
Experience working within the pharmaceutical industry (not limited to Medical Affairs) or within clinical research is preferred
Relevant therapeutic area knowledge experience desirable (Aesthetic Medicine, Dermatology, etc.)
Intermediate English skill (Reading, writing and speaking)
Experience working collaboratively and cross-functionally in a matrixed structure, supporting multiple stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and convey clinical and non-clinical technical information effectively to individuals with varying degrees of scientific acumen.
Demonstrated strong presentation and teaching skills with ability to effectively share information with others
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong relationships; to lead, engage and influence
Experience applying analytical skills, to critically evaluate and effectively communicate key clinical data
Preferably degree in medicine or pharmacy, biology or other relevant life sciences
Essential Skills, Experience, and Competencies (includes Licenses, Credentials)
Scientific & Technical Expertise:
Scientific Expertise: Develops and demonstrates strong product, disease state, competitor knowledge. Stays current with new Allergan and competitor product data, disease state and Allergan pipeline
Excellent Communicator
Communication: Articulates ideas across various audiences, cultures, and situations
Open & Authentic: is emotionally intelligent and magnifies diversity of markets, people and perspectives to drive business outcomes
Networking: Connects with key contacts and builds internal and external networks to expand personal perspective and to drive better business results
Value Demonstration Effectively communicates the value they create for others, but also in continually identifying new sources of value for stakeholders
Presentation Expertise: Conveys messages effectively to create impact; checks the audience’s understanding; presents messages in different ways to enhance understanding; exhibits a presence that commands attention and respect
Stakeholder Management
Drives Execution: Focuses on results, balancing efficiency and quality; sets a standard of accountability and action to effectively accomplish goals
Customer Oriented: Puts stakeholders (internally and externally) front of mind to drive business results
Negotiation Explores alternatives to reach win-win solutions focused on gaining support and acceptance of parties involved
Responsiveness Responds quickly to customers’ needs to drive action and results
Strategical Thinking
Assess, view, and create the future for themselves and the organization with innovation, develops medical strategies
Adaptability
Demonstrates resilience and versatility when pivoting to meet changing business needs
Decision Making
Uses available data to make sound business decisions quickly and in the best interest of AA
岩田 あづさ
Manager, Talent Acquisition
AbbVie GK
3-1-21 Shibaura, Minato-ku
Tokyo, 108-0023 Japan
MOBILE: +81 (0)80 2194 6083
EMAIL: azusa.iwata@abbvie.com
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Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
Hybrid