Medical Manager - New Zealand

About AbbVie

AbbVie is dedicated to discovering and delivering innovative medications and solutions addressing today's serious health challenges and preparing for tomorrow's medical needs. Our focus spans immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and includes Allergan Aesthetics products and services.

Role Overview

We are seeking a driven medical professional with scientific expertise to lead therapeutic area strategies, generate evidence, and drive impactful patient outcomes in New Zealand. This position focuses on bridging cutting-edge clinical insights with real-world application while building robust relationships with clinicians and researchers.

Key Responsibilities

• Stay updated on disease states, treatment protocols, product therapies, patient experiences, and healthcare system factors.
• Analyze emerging clinical evidence to support scientific decision-making and communication.
• Provide expert scientific contributions to cross-functional teams.
• Create medical strategies based on evidence, insights, priorities, and external developments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for aligned implementation of plans.
• Forecast scientific and system changes and incorporate in future planning.
• Represent the medical function in brand development, product launches, and lifecycle discussions.
• Manage therapy area medical budgets aligned with financial plans and strategies.
• Lead insight gathering from field teams, external experts, and clinical trends, utilizing digital tools as applicable.
• Identify gaps in evidence affecting patient care, treatment access, and adoption.
• Support or lead local evidence-generation projects, such as real-world evidence studies, registries, and Phase IV research.
• Clearly interpret evidence and communicate its impact.
• Incorporate patient perspectives and lived experiences into strategic planning.
• Engage with patient groups to understand unmet needs and barriers in care pathways.
• Support initiatives that enhance patient awareness, treatment pathways, and care quality.
• Educate teams on patient journey and treatment decision influencers.
• Develop professional relationships with healthcare professionals, researchers, and industry organizations.
• Organize and facilitate medical advisory boards and roundtable discussions.
• Deliver educational presentations and medical training sessions to healthcare audiences.
• Ensure all scientific interactions are balanced, transparent, and compliant with regulations.
• Support scientific components of access, reimbursement, and health policy initiatives.
• Review promotional and educational materials for accuracy, fairness, and compliance.
• Partner with Therapy Area Specialists to maintain consistent scientific messaging.
• Manage approvals, documentation, and medical accuracy across communication channels.
• Exhibit integrity and sound scientific judgment in all activities.
• Develop and lead the medical omnichannel strategy incorporating digital tools.
• Utilize content authoring tools and analytics platforms to enhance scientific exchange.
• Stay informed about digital health advancements, AI applications, and related technologies.
• Report adverse events promptly within 24 hours in accordance with company policies.
• Commit to workplace health and safety standards and uphold company conduct codes.
• Perform additional duties as necessary.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing, or a related field.
• Experience in Medical Affairs, clinical research, or similar scientific roles.
• Postgraduate education in Pharmaceutical Medicine, Medical Affairs, Public Health, Clinical Research, Epidemiology, Health Economics, or Digital Health.
• Demonstrated experience supporting evidence generation activities.
• Ability to engage external experts and healthcare system partners effectively.
• Proficiency with medical systems and analytical tools, including Veeva and dashboards.

Performance Indicators

• Quality and clarity of medical plans with effective cross-functional collaboration.
• Timely and insightful translation of data into strategy and decision-making.
• Significant contributions to evidence generation and quality use of medicines outcomes.
• Strong scientific relationships and credibility with external stakeholders.
• Maintenance of scientific accuracy and governance in medical content.
• Active participation in capability building and organizational learning within Medical Affairs.
• Embodying company values such as teamwork, agility, and courage in actions.

Work Culture and Policies

We support a flexible work environment respecting employee boundaries aligned with 'Right to Disconnect' principles, acknowledging the global nature of our work may require occasional participation outside normal hours.

Equal Opportunity and Inclusion

AbbVie is committed to a fair, inclusive workplace valuing diversity and integrity. Our recruitment process ensures non-discrimination across various characteristics such as race, religion, disability, gender identity, and more. We encourage candidates to communicate accessibility needs to ensure proper accommodations.

Corporate Integrity

• AbbVie upholds high ethical standards in all business interactions.
• Compliance with all relevant laws and company policies is mandatory.
• Zero tolerance for bribery or illegal gratification, with such acts leading to immediate dismissal.
• Commitment to innovation, community service, diversity, and inclusion guides our operations.