Medical Science Liaison - ダイアベティスケア

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You will have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

We’re focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health with life-changing products that provide accurate data to drive better-informed decisions. We’re revolutionizing the way people monitor their glucose levels with our new sensing technology.

The MSL is the medical / scientific voice of expertise for Abbott Diabetes Care (ADC) products and therapeutic areas. This field based role focuses on medical & scientific engagement with ADC stakeholders. Provides medical / scientific expert advice / guidance to key customers for ADC products & relevant therapeutic areas, including scientific exchange & professional development with Local KOLs and provides medical / scientific affairs support to the Japan commercial team.

The MSL serves to support the scientific credibility of ADC with established and emerging East/West region of Japan Local KOLs in the East and West Regions of Japan, by supporting scientific dialogue and collaboration in areas of research, scientific publications, and medical & scientific exchange, including unsolicited requests for medical information. They also interface regularly with appropriate Japan commercial team members. They maintain a high level of knowledge to ensure credible dissemination of scientific information and dialogue with Local KOLs, healthcare providers and healthcare organizations.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a health sciences field
• Preferred Advanced degree (e.g. Pharmacy, Nutrition, Nursing, M.S. or PhD) in a relevant scientific discipline is preferred but candidates with an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline and demonstrated experience will be considered.  

• Minimum 3- 5 years in a health sciences field with minimum 2 years related industry experience, diabetes care industry (professional medical education or clinical research), or equivalent experience in healthcare management and a working knowledge of related fields is preferred
• Scientific communication and presentation skill in Japanese with external health care professionals
• Fluency in spoken and written Japanese is essential
• Medical scientific writing and reading capability in English is required
• Searching, reading, and assessing medical and scientific articles
• Rich knowledge and experience using PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel
• Preferred English communication skill at business level

Note: This job description is not to be considered an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements and does not limit the assignment of additional duties for this role.

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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