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Director, Medical Affairs-Facial Aesthetics Portfolio and Body Contouring
BioSpace, Irvine, California, United States, 92713
Director, Medical Affairs-Facial Aesthetics Portfolio and Body Contouring
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AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people’s lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care, and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and TikTok. Job Description
The Director, Medical Affairs (Facial Aesthetics Portfolio and Body Contouring) is a key strategic leader in the FAS Strategic Medical Unit. Working under the AVP Medical Aesthetics, US Medical Affairs, in partnership with key Medical functional units, the Director, Medical Affairs will support development of a comprehensive medical strategy for the body contouring portfolio as well as key assets within the facial aesthetics portfolio. Key deliverables include development and implementation of the U.S. BC strategy and tactics, implementation of the FAS TA strategy and tactics that includes data generation, content creation, in-field scientific communications, in-field MSL portfolio training and synthesis of portfolio insights collected by field MSL teams. The role will be responsible for implementing key aesthetic portfolio strategies that enhance collaboration between clinical development, medical affairs, and commercial teams. The position requires a dynamic and innovative approach to optimize resource utilization and drive impactful medical communication, both at HQ and in the field. The leader will also be responsible for parts of MSL in-field training activities on the FAS and BC portfolio. As a member of the Allergan Aesthetics Medical Leadership team, the Director will leverage their expertise to facilitate the development and execution of initiatives that enhance aesthetic outcomes and deliver value to stakeholders, ensuring cohesive execution of the strategic objectives across all FAS and BC medical activities. The Director, Medical Affairs must conduct work activities in compliance with AbbVie internal requirements and applicable regional regulatory requirements. AbbVie internal requirements include compliance with ethics, environmental health and safety, financial, human resources, and general business policies, requirements, and objectives. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership: Establish and provide overarching strategic direction for the US Field Medical Teams on the BC and aesthetics portfolio in collaboration with the Toxins and Fillers Scientific Directors, ensuring alignment with the business and medical objectives of Allergan Aesthetics. Contribute to planning and execution of medical advisory boards on portfolio use of FAS and BC assets to inform current and future U.S. GAMA FAS strategic decisions. Collaboration and Integration: Serve as a key member of the Allergan Aesthetics Medical Leadership team. Work with Toxin & Filler Scientific Directors, Clinical Development, the integrated Brand team, and Commercial Directors to develop and implement strategic field initiatives that support medical objectives. Operational Oversight: Coordinate and optimize medical materials, ensuring effective communication and execution of in-field activities. Drive integration of materials and initiatives that align with the overall medical strategy. In-Field MSL Training, Medical and Scientific Input: Offer medical and scientific input into core field medical activities, including fostering healthcare professional interactions, understanding portfolio use of aesthetic assets and generating clinical and scientific data to enhance patient benefits and value. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with sales, marketing, and commercial teams to inject strategic medical insights into core brand strategies and support marketing activities such as promotional material generation and product launches. Asset Strategy Development Body Contouring: Influence asset strategy, providing specialist medical insights and executing data generation, communication, and expert engagement activities as deliverables to Asset Strategy Teams (ASTs). AMI Initiatives: Work with the AMI curricula team to establish synchronized outputs on FAS portfolio education. Stakeholder Engagement: Lead external stakeholder interactions with healthcare professionals (HCPs) and national accounts, steering scientific communication initiatives including internal and external medical education, data dissemination, guidelines, and value proposition articulation. Evidence and Communication Strategy: Contribute to gap assessments, development of the Scientific Communication Platform, and creation of integrated evidence plans to support launch readiness. Relationships: Establish and maintain internal organizational links with R&D, Commercial and other AbbVie departments to support FAS Therapeutic Area. Establish and maintain relationships with External Experts in Facial Aesthetics to establish a strong scientific presence. Collaborate with portfolio MSL team to ensure thought leader development and communication is optimized. Deliver portfolio-related clinical presentations as needed and participate in prioritized scientific congresses. Collect HCP and MSL insights to inform AbbVie/GAMA strategy (e.g., via advisory boards, strategic insights, field insight discussions). Reporting Structure : This position reports directly to the Head of US Aesthetics Medical Affairs and is a key member of the US Allergan Aesthetics leadership team and Integrated Brand Team (IBT). Qualifications Preferred Skills/Qualifications Understanding of Good Clinical Practices, ICH guidelines, PhRMA code, FDA CFR, ISO, clinical research ethics, HIPAA and patient privacy laws, and other applicable local regulations. Ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects. Ability to travel up to 50% to accommodate field medical training responsibilities. Self-starter with ability to work independently. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact and collaborate compliantly and effectively with internal cross-functional stakeholders and therapeutic area thought leaders. Expertise to influence others without direct reporting relationships. Qualifications Advanced Degree - PhD, PharmD or MD. Additional post doctorate experience highly preferred. 5-10 years of experience in Medical Affairs with Global Medical Affairs experience highly preferred. Relevant experience in the aesthetics therapeutic area is strongly preferred, as well as experience in late phase studies, publications and broad medical affairs activities. Exhibits leadership attributes that align with company-wide initiatives such as All for One AbbVie, Clear and Courageous, Make Possibilities Real, Agile and Accountable, and Decide Smart and Sure. Flexibility to changing market dynamics and competitive challenges. Tolerance for ambiguity and the ability to be flexible within the work environment. High sense of urgency and commitment to excellence. Excellent planning and organizational skills. Strong cross-functional teamwork. Advanced analytical, conceptual and administrative skills. Excellent communication skills. Proficient in standard computer technologies. Demonstrated business judgment and ability to influence and lead without authority. Clear strategic, tactical, and visionary capabilities. Mastery of prioritization and translating business needs into opportunities. Additional Information: Applicable to certain locations with pay disclosure requirements. The compensation range described below is a range of possible base pay compensation in good faith at posting time based on the job grade. Individual compensation will depend on location and other factors. This range may be modified in the future. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, medical/dental/vision coverage, and 401(k). This job may be eligible for short- and long-term incentive programs. This description does not constitute a guarantee of pay and is subject to change. AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer. US & Puerto Rico applicants may review accommodations and equal opportunity information at the provided AbbVie links.
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AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people’s lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care, and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and TikTok. Job Description
The Director, Medical Affairs (Facial Aesthetics Portfolio and Body Contouring) is a key strategic leader in the FAS Strategic Medical Unit. Working under the AVP Medical Aesthetics, US Medical Affairs, in partnership with key Medical functional units, the Director, Medical Affairs will support development of a comprehensive medical strategy for the body contouring portfolio as well as key assets within the facial aesthetics portfolio. Key deliverables include development and implementation of the U.S. BC strategy and tactics, implementation of the FAS TA strategy and tactics that includes data generation, content creation, in-field scientific communications, in-field MSL portfolio training and synthesis of portfolio insights collected by field MSL teams. The role will be responsible for implementing key aesthetic portfolio strategies that enhance collaboration between clinical development, medical affairs, and commercial teams. The position requires a dynamic and innovative approach to optimize resource utilization and drive impactful medical communication, both at HQ and in the field. The leader will also be responsible for parts of MSL in-field training activities on the FAS and BC portfolio. As a member of the Allergan Aesthetics Medical Leadership team, the Director will leverage their expertise to facilitate the development and execution of initiatives that enhance aesthetic outcomes and deliver value to stakeholders, ensuring cohesive execution of the strategic objectives across all FAS and BC medical activities. The Director, Medical Affairs must conduct work activities in compliance with AbbVie internal requirements and applicable regional regulatory requirements. AbbVie internal requirements include compliance with ethics, environmental health and safety, financial, human resources, and general business policies, requirements, and objectives. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership: Establish and provide overarching strategic direction for the US Field Medical Teams on the BC and aesthetics portfolio in collaboration with the Toxins and Fillers Scientific Directors, ensuring alignment with the business and medical objectives of Allergan Aesthetics. Contribute to planning and execution of medical advisory boards on portfolio use of FAS and BC assets to inform current and future U.S. GAMA FAS strategic decisions. Collaboration and Integration: Serve as a key member of the Allergan Aesthetics Medical Leadership team. Work with Toxin & Filler Scientific Directors, Clinical Development, the integrated Brand team, and Commercial Directors to develop and implement strategic field initiatives that support medical objectives. Operational Oversight: Coordinate and optimize medical materials, ensuring effective communication and execution of in-field activities. Drive integration of materials and initiatives that align with the overall medical strategy. In-Field MSL Training, Medical and Scientific Input: Offer medical and scientific input into core field medical activities, including fostering healthcare professional interactions, understanding portfolio use of aesthetic assets and generating clinical and scientific data to enhance patient benefits and value. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with sales, marketing, and commercial teams to inject strategic medical insights into core brand strategies and support marketing activities such as promotional material generation and product launches. Asset Strategy Development Body Contouring: Influence asset strategy, providing specialist medical insights and executing data generation, communication, and expert engagement activities as deliverables to Asset Strategy Teams (ASTs). AMI Initiatives: Work with the AMI curricula team to establish synchronized outputs on FAS portfolio education. Stakeholder Engagement: Lead external stakeholder interactions with healthcare professionals (HCPs) and national accounts, steering scientific communication initiatives including internal and external medical education, data dissemination, guidelines, and value proposition articulation. Evidence and Communication Strategy: Contribute to gap assessments, development of the Scientific Communication Platform, and creation of integrated evidence plans to support launch readiness. Relationships: Establish and maintain internal organizational links with R&D, Commercial and other AbbVie departments to support FAS Therapeutic Area. Establish and maintain relationships with External Experts in Facial Aesthetics to establish a strong scientific presence. Collaborate with portfolio MSL team to ensure thought leader development and communication is optimized. Deliver portfolio-related clinical presentations as needed and participate in prioritized scientific congresses. Collect HCP and MSL insights to inform AbbVie/GAMA strategy (e.g., via advisory boards, strategic insights, field insight discussions). Reporting Structure : This position reports directly to the Head of US Aesthetics Medical Affairs and is a key member of the US Allergan Aesthetics leadership team and Integrated Brand Team (IBT). Qualifications Preferred Skills/Qualifications Understanding of Good Clinical Practices, ICH guidelines, PhRMA code, FDA CFR, ISO, clinical research ethics, HIPAA and patient privacy laws, and other applicable local regulations. Ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects. Ability to travel up to 50% to accommodate field medical training responsibilities. Self-starter with ability to work independently. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact and collaborate compliantly and effectively with internal cross-functional stakeholders and therapeutic area thought leaders. Expertise to influence others without direct reporting relationships. Qualifications Advanced Degree - PhD, PharmD or MD. Additional post doctorate experience highly preferred. 5-10 years of experience in Medical Affairs with Global Medical Affairs experience highly preferred. Relevant experience in the aesthetics therapeutic area is strongly preferred, as well as experience in late phase studies, publications and broad medical affairs activities. Exhibits leadership attributes that align with company-wide initiatives such as All for One AbbVie, Clear and Courageous, Make Possibilities Real, Agile and Accountable, and Decide Smart and Sure. Flexibility to changing market dynamics and competitive challenges. Tolerance for ambiguity and the ability to be flexible within the work environment. High sense of urgency and commitment to excellence. Excellent planning and organizational skills. Strong cross-functional teamwork. Advanced analytical, conceptual and administrative skills. Excellent communication skills. Proficient in standard computer technologies. Demonstrated business judgment and ability to influence and lead without authority. Clear strategic, tactical, and visionary capabilities. Mastery of prioritization and translating business needs into opportunities. Additional Information: Applicable to certain locations with pay disclosure requirements. The compensation range described below is a range of possible base pay compensation in good faith at posting time based on the job grade. Individual compensation will depend on location and other factors. This range may be modified in the future. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, medical/dental/vision coverage, and 401(k). This job may be eligible for short- and long-term incentive programs. This description does not constitute a guarantee of pay and is subject to change. AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer. US & Puerto Rico applicants may review accommodations and equal opportunity information at the provided AbbVie links.
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