Associate Director, Medical Affairs - Fillers

As an Associate Director, Medical Affairs at AbbVie, you’ll be responsible for driving strategic contributions to brand strategies for on-market and launch products, leading initiatives that propel our Medical Affairs efforts forward, and collaborating closely with teams across the organization. Your role will include generating clinical and scientific data, developing training programs, and providing insight that shapes our external communications and scientific outreach.

To qualify for the Associate Director, Medical Affairs role at AbbVie, candidates should possess an advanced degree in a scientific field such as a PhD, PharmD, or MD. Additionally, 3-5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly within Medical Affairs, is essential. Familiarity with medical aesthetics is highly preferred, along with excellent communication and planning skills.

Success as the Associate Director in Medical Affairs at AbbVie hinges on your ability to effectively develop and execute Medical Affairs strategies that align with our business objectives. You'll need to adapt quickly to market changes while actively engaging with healthcare professionals and internal teams to foster collaboration and drive innovative solutions that enhance patient care.

In the Associate Director position at AbbVie, collaboration is key! You’ll partner with various functional teams, such as Commercial, R&D, and Regulatory, to ensure the seamless execution of Medical Affairs projects. Your expertise will guide and influence decisions that affect multiple departments, making your role integral to our overall strategy.

As an Associate Director, you’ll manage a diverse range of projects focused on enhancing the scientific understanding of our products. This includes developing and executing educational initiatives like symposia, creating strategic external communication materials, and identifying insights to guide decision-making, all while ensuring alignment with AbbVie’s therapeutic area strategies.

When addressing your experience, focus on specific projects or roles where you contributed to Medical Affairs initiatives. Highlight any leadership roles, successful collaborations, and how you've driven strategy in previous positions. Relate your experiences directly to AbbVie’s mission and the requirements of the Associate Director role.

Discuss your strategic mindset and a structured approach to understanding market needs and stakeholder expectations. Provide examples of past strategies you’ve developed and implemented, and how you've measured their effectiveness in improving patient outcomes or enhancing brand visibility.

Identify current industry trends and challenges like regulatory changes, the evolving landscape of healthcare, and patient access issues. Discuss how you stay informed on these challenges and how you've addressed them in past roles, positioning yourself as a proactive problem solver.

Emphasize your communication skills and strategies for maintaining open channels with various stakeholders. Discuss how you tailor your messaging to suit different audiences, understanding their specific needs and concerns while building trust and credibility.

Share a detailed example of a project where you led a cross-functional team, outlining your objectives, the role of each team member, and the strategies you used to keep everyone aligned. Highlight the outcome and any lessons learned that you would apply to future projects.

Share your passion for improving patient lives through innovative medical solutions. Discuss what specifically draws you to the aesthetics field, whether it’s the rapid advancements, the opportunity for creative solutions, or the chance to shape perceptions and education within the industry.

Discuss the resources and methods you use to keep your knowledge sharp, whether it’s through attending scientific symposia, participating in webinars, engaging with thought leaders, or following the latest publications in Medical Affairs and aesthetics.

Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to provide a concise account of a conflict resolution experience. Highlight your negotiation and communication skills, as well as your ability to remain calm and focused under pressure.

Talk about the importance of custom training sessions and resources adapted to the audience's knowledge level. Discuss how you would involve experts, use engaging materials, and create an ongoing feedback mechanism to ensure the education is effective and impactful.

Emphasize your organizational skills and methods, such as using project management tools or frameworks. Discuss how you assess urgency and impact to prioritize effectively and ensure that all team members are aligned on deadlines and expectations.