Medical Excellence Specialist

Job Description

<h3>Job Description</h3><p>Job Description<p>Company Description<br><br><p>AbbVie&#39;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&#39;s lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.</p>Job Description<br><br><p>Joining AbbVie means you will be part of a team of outstanding professionals dedicated to making a remarkable impact on patients&#39; lives. At AbbVie, we conduct ground-breaking science on a global scale every day. AbbVie Canada is one of the Best Workplaces in Canada.</p><p>When choosing your career path, choose to be remarkable.</p><p>AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines 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: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, vision care, virology, women’s health , and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.</p><p><strong>Overview</strong>:</p><p>The Medical Excellence Specialist strengthens AbbVie’s medical affairs team by championing best practices, fostering innovation, and advancing digital capabilities. Acting as a bridge between strategy and operations, this role ensures that medical teams consistently deliver value and maintain high standards, in line with AbbVie’s commitment to patient centricity, innovation, and integrity.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong>:</p><ul><li>Promote the adoption of medical excellence standards and drive ongoing improvements across medical affairs.</li><li>Track and assess performance metrics to identify areas for organizational impact.</li><li>Develop practical processes, tools, and materials to support Medical Excellence.</li><li>Support the technical implementation & adoption of existing & new technologies and digital practices department wide.</li><li>Create, deliver, and maintain training programs and resources tailored to various medical affairs activities, including fieldwork, evidence generation, and publications.</li><li>Support AbbVie’s digital transformation through projects such as omnichannel communication and advancing digital expertise within the in-field medical team.</li><li>Collaborate with the Senior Manager, Medical Excellence to introduce innovative, digital solutions that enhance scientific engagement and operational performance.</li><li>Gather feedback on needs and opportunities, sharing insights with leadership to drive continuous improvement.</li><li>Stay updated on global trends in medical affairs, digital health, and compliance to keep our practices current and compliant.</li></ul>Qualifications<br><br><p><strong>Education: </strong></p><ul><li>Advanced degree in Life Sciences or related field.</li></ul><p><strong>Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience in scientific or medical communications, preferably in an agency environment.</li><li>Experience in pharmaceutical industry (an asset)</li><li>Minimum 2 years of experience with Customer Relationship Management system, preferably VEEVA (an asset)</li><li>Minimum 2 years of experience in development of multi/omnichannel plans & development of digital technologies including: Veeva Approved Emails (VAEs), Closed-Loop Media (CLM), Interactive Medical Aids (IMAs) (an asset)</li><li>Exceptional skills in project planning and management.</li><li>Experience working and coordinating with in-field team members and working in a cross-functional or matrix setting.</li></ul><p><strong>Skills:</strong></p><ul><li>Digitally native, eager to learn new platforms; with awareness of emerging trends and technologies within & outside of the pharmaceutical industry</li><li>Agile, adaptable to change, responsive to team needs, with an understanding & ability to appropriately gauge the sense of urgency, prioritization of the diverse types of requests from varied internal and external stakeholders; able to succeed in a fast-paced setting</li><li>A track record of successfully driving change, with a focus on delivering high-quality results to the medical affairs team & the overall business</li><li>Proven ability to take initiative, able to self-manage, balance workload & priorities and adjust with agility and accountability accordingly</li><li>Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills</li><li>Resourceful, creative, and able to bring fresh insights & new ways of working to a dynamic, fast-paced, business environment</li><li>Influential without direct authority; skilled at leading cross-functional projects.</li><li>Committed to compliance, scientific rigor, and ethical standards.</li><li>Curious & passionate about healthcare innovation and technology.</li><li>Collaborative, with strong relationship-building skills with internal & external stakeholders.</li></ul><p>AbbVie aims to offer a French-speaking workplace in Quebec and has made efforts to limit English requirements. However, advanced English skills are essential for this role because the position involves working with English-speaking employees, clients, and regions outside Quebec.</p><p>This position is suited for proactive, team-oriented professionals who embody AbbVie’s values by driving creativity, operational excellence, and a digital-first mindset to increase the positive impact of medical affairs. In this role, your work will help ensure that Canadian patients benefit from the highest standards of medical affairs.</p><p>Travel:10% of time<br /> Hybrid mode: 3 days in office, Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday<br />  </p><br><br>Additional Information<br><br><p></p><p>AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity <span >Employer/Veterans/Disabled.</span> </p><p>US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit <span >https://www.abbvie.com/join</span>-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html</p><p>US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:</p><p><span >https://www.abbvie.com/join</span>-us/reasonable-<span >accommodations.html</span></p></p></p>