Senior Medical Science Liaison – Health Systems & Payer Strategy

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.<p style="text-align:inherit">     </p><h2><b>JOB DESCRIPTION:</b></h2><div><p><b>The Opportunity:</b></p></div><div><p><span><span>The Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) – Health Systems & Payer Strategy is a<span> </span></span><span>senior</span></span><span>‑</span><span><span>level</span><span>,<span> </span></span><span>external</span></span><span>‑</span><span><span>facing</span><span><span> </span>Medical Affairs role responsible for engaging<span> </span></span><span>executive</span></span><span>‑</span><span><span>level</span><span><span> </span>stakeholders within health systems and payer organizations. This position serves as a strategic scientific partner to<span> </span></span><span>C</span></span><span>‑</span><span><span>suite</span><span><span> </span>leaders, medical directors, pharmacy leadership, and payer<span> </span></span><span>decision</span></span><span>‑</span><span><span>makers</span><span>, providing<span> </span></span><span>high</span></span><span>‑</span><span><span>value</span><span><span> </span>clinical, health economics, and<span> </span></span><span>outcomes</span></span><span>‑</span><span><span>based</span><span><span> </span>medical insights to support<span> </span></span><span>population</span></span><span>‑</span><span><span>level</span><span><span> </span>care, formulary decisions, and<span> </span></span><span>system</span></span><span>‑</span><span><span>wide</span><span><span> </span>strategies.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>The role emphasizes<span> </span></span><span>enterprise</span></span><span>‑</span><span><span>level</span><span><span> </span>scientific engagement, population health perspectives, and<span> </span></span><span>value</span></span><span>‑</span><span><span>based</span><span><span> </span>healthcare discussions. It requires a medical professional capable of operating with autonomy, credibility, and influence across complex health<span> </span></span><span>system</span><span><span> </span>and payer environments.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p></p><p><b>What you will do:</b></p></div><div><p><b><span>Executive & Payer Scientific Engagement</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>•<span> </span></span><span>Establish</span><span><span> </span>and maintain trusted,<span> </span></span><span>long</span></span><span>‑</span><span><span>term</span><span><span> </span>scientific partnerships with<span> </span></span><span>C</span></span><span>‑</span><span><span>suite</span><span><span> </span>executives, chief medical officers, chief pharmacy officers, medical directors, and senior payer leadership</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>• Serve as the primary Medical Affairs scientific point of contact for assigned health systems, integrated delivery networks (IDNs), and payer organizations</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>• Lead<span> </span></span><span>executive</span></span><span>‑</span><span><span>level</span><span>,<span> </span></span><span>non</span></span><span>‑</span><span><span>promotional</span><span><span> </span>scientific discussions focused on population health, clinical strategy, quality metrics, and<span> </span></span><span>value</span></span><span>‑</span><span><span>based</span><span><span> </span>care models</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Scientific & Strategic Medical Support</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>• Deliver<span> </span></span><span>objective</span><span>,<span> </span></span><span>evidence</span></span><span>‑</span><span><span>based</span><span><span> </span>scientific exchange across relevant disease states and therapeutic areas aligned with health system and payer priorities</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>• Translate clinical evidence,<span> </span></span><span>real</span></span><span>‑</span><span><span>world</span><span><span> </span>evidence (RWE), and health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) into insights meaningful for formulary, policy, and<span> </span></span><span>system</span></span><span>‑</span><span><span>level</span><span><span> </span></span><span>decision</span></span><span>‑</span><span><span>making</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>• Support payer and health system understanding of evolving clinical guidelines, care pathways, and emerging science</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Cross</span></b><span>‑</span><b><span>Functional</span><span><span> </span>Collaboration</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>• Collaborate closely with internal Medical Affairs, HEOR, Market Access, Policy, and Commercial partners while<span> </span></span><span>maintaining</span><span><span> </span>medical independence and compliance</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>• Share<span> </span></span><span>field</span></span><span>‑</span><span><span>based</span><span><span> </span>insights to inform medical and commercial strategy, evidence generation, and executive engagement planning</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>• Contribute scientific and strategic<span> </span></span><span>expertise</span><span><span> </span>to internal initiatives aligned with payer and health system needs</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Insights & Thought Leadership</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>•<span> </span></span><span>Identify</span><span><span> </span>and communicate actionable insights related to payer and health system evidence needs, population health trends, and unmet clinical gaps</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>• Support scientific congresses, advisory boards, and executive forums with payer and health system stakeholders</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>• Act as a recognized scientific expert and trusted medical advisor within assigned accounts</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Compliance & Governance</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>• Conduct all activities in full compliance with regulatory, legal, and Medical Affairs standards</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>•<span> </span></span><span>Maintain</span><span><span> </span>clear separation between medical and promotional activities</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Required Qualifications</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Education</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>• Advanced degree<span> </span></span><span>required</span><span>: MD, DO, PharmD or equivalent terminal degree in a scientific or clinical discipline</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Experience</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>• 3+ years of experience in Pharma with<span> </span></span><span>demonstrated</span><span><span> </span>success in external scientific engagement</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>• Prior experience engaging payers, health systems, or<span> </span></span><span>decision</span></span><span>‑</span><span><span>makers</span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>• Proven ability to lead complex scientific discussions and manage strategic relationships</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Skills & Competencies</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>• Strong executive presence with excellent verbal and written communication skills</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>• Deep understanding of US payer dynamics, health system structures, population health, and<span> </span></span><span>value</span></span><span>‑</span><span><span>based</span><span><span> </span>care</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>• Strategic thinking, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage complex stakeholder environments</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>• High ethical standards and commitment to scientific integrity and compliance</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Travel</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>• Up to 50% travel, including regional and national meetings with health systems, payers, and internal stakeholders</span></span><span> </span></p></div><p style="text-align:inherit">     </p><p><b>The base pay for this position is </b></p>$129,300.00 – $258,700.00<p style="text-align:left"><span>In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit">     </p><h2><b>JOB FAMILY:</b></h2>Medical & Scientific Affairs<p style="text-align:inherit">     </p><h2><b>DIVISION:</b></h2>ADC Diabetes Care<p style="text-align:inherit">        </p><h2><b>LOCATION:</b></h2>United States of America : Remote<p style="text-align:inherit">     </p><h2><b>ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:</b></h2>United States > Washington : 1801 Pennsylvania Ave N.W.<p style="text-align:inherit">     </p><h2><b>WORK SHIFT:</b></h2>Standard<p style="text-align:inherit">     </p><h2><b>TRAVEL:</b></h2>Yes, 50 % of the Time<p style="text-align:inherit">     </p><h2><b>MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:</b></h2>Not Applicable<p style="text-align:inherit">     </p><h2><b>SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:</b></h2>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 equipment<p style="text-align:inherit">     </p>Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Minorities/Women/Individuals</span> with <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Disabilities/Protected</span> Veterans.<p style="text-align:inherit">     </p>EEO is the Law link - English: <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf</span><p style="text-align:inherit">     </p>EEO is the Law link - Espanol: <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf</span>

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