Director, Medical Science Liaison Plastics & Regenerative Medicine

AbbVie

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Work type
On-site
Location
New York, NY
Salary
$160,500–$305,000 / yr
Posted
53 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Jul 20, 2126

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This role $233k
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This role pays less than 51% of similar roles. Most pay $205,701–$264,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $233k versus about $235k for comparable roles.

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About AbbVie

AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and delivering innovative medicines and solutions in immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care. Its products include Humira, Skyrizi, and Rinvoq.

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TL;DR · Director, Medical Science Liaison Plastics & Regenerative Medicine

Director, Medical Science Liaison Plastics & Regenerative Medicine The Director, Medical Science Liaison Plastics & Regenerative Medicine serves in a player-coach capacity, providing leadership and strategic direction to a six-person MSL team while maintaining an active field presence as the primary MSL for a dedicated territory. This individual is responsible for managing team performance, ensuring high-quality scientific engagement with healthcare professionals, and overseeing operational logistics including vendor contracting and expense management. The role involves developing scientific interaction plans for both on-market and pipeline products within the plastics and regenerative medicine space. Key responsibilities include coaching staff on scientific storytelling, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and managing resources to ensure field readiness. Candidates must possess an advanced degree in a clinical discipline and demonstrate expertise in navigating surgical suite environments and credentialing processes while utilizing CRM and virtual engagement tools to support medical objectives.

What you'll do

  • Manage the day-to-day operations, staffing, and performance of a 6-person MSL team.
  • Serve as a "player-coach" by maintaining an active field presence as the primary MSL for a dedicated territory.
  • Develop and implement scientific interaction plans for both on-market products and pipeline products.
  • Coach and mentor direct reports through regular field co-rides, 1:1 meetings, and performance reviews.
  • Coordinate medical activities with cross-functional teams to ensure a unified approach to stakeholder needs.
  • Manage the recruitment, onboarding, and training of new MSL team members.
  • Oversee operational logistics including budget management, expense approvals, vendor contracting, and tool management.
  • Ensure all team members maintain necessary certifications and stay current on scientific narratives and clinical data.

What we're looking for

  • Advanced degree in health sciences or clinical discipline required.
  • Doctorate level degree (Pharm D, MD/DO, PhD) is preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years clinical, scientific, research, or pharma industry experience required.
  • Experience as a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) required.
  • Prior line management of a field-based MSL team is strongly preferred.
  • Experience as a player-coach or working manager is a distinct advantage.
  • Experience with OR/surgical suite environments and credentialing processes is strongly preferred.
  • Ability to travel regularly, approximately 50–60% of the time, is required.

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