About AbbVie

　　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, eye care, virology, women’s health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com.

　　Our culture

　　Being one of the leaders in biopharma space comes with a huge deal of responsibility towards our patients and employees, Our Principles are embedded in our company culture that has been recognized by our employees through Great Places to Work certification, awarded to AbbVie in 2023.

　　Your role

　　As a Medical TA Lead Specialty & Neuroscience Adriatic/Hungary, you will set and execute Medical Affairs strategies for the respective therapeutic area(s), represent the affiliate’s medical/scientific voice of expertise for assigned product(s) and relevant therapeutic areas. It provides medical/scientific expert advice/guidance to key customers for assigned products and relevant therapeutic areas, including scientific exchange and professional relationship development with key thought leaders/external experts. Furthermore, the role will provide medical/scientific input into medical affairs strategies for the affiliate/Area&Global medical affairs plans, as required, and support for affiliate medical department activities under the overall direction of the Affiliate Medical Director. The incumbent will provide medical affairs support to cross-functional affiliate teams and ensure that the medical affairs role is fully integrated to support the strategy and execution of affiliate business, while being functionally independent. The Medical TA Lead manages the team of medical advisors and medical managers for the respective therapeutic area(s), providing leadership, strategic direction and mentorship to direct reports, as appropriate, and fulfill line management responsibilities accordingly.

　　Responsibilities :

　　Provide Leadership, line management and development of the medical staff under leadership.

　　Act as contact point for GMA/Area medical interactions/activities for respective TAs.

　　Develop and maintain in depth knowledge for assigned product(s) / relevant therapeutic area(s) through attendance / participation at key internal meetings/training sessions, relevant congresses, and seminars and by regular self-study of the national/Area literature.

　　Operate as a scientific interface and resource to HCPs/Customer(s), Health Care Institutions, External Experts, and professional associations regarding assigned AbbVie Products or Products in Development.

　　Provide input, as required, into the development of product or TA specific strategic medical affairs plans for the affiliate medical department and local commercial plans; collaborate and partner with local business partners to ensure that medical activities for assigned products/therapeutic areas are aligned with local business-related strategic plans.

　　Ensure training is delivered to internal stakeholders (Brand team members, in-field team…) based on relevant medical/pre-launch plans

　　Support and oversee Research Activities.

　　Ensure collaboration with CSM team on common activities.

　　Ensure collaboration of medical staff in the preparation and review of promotional material; ensure the medical/scientific content is correct and fully compliant with Abbvie’s internal policies and guidelines.

　　Ensure compliance with all applicable national laws and regulations, guidelines, codes of conduct, AbbVie’s policies and procedures and accepted standards of best practice.

　　Ensure medical/scientific strategic input and operational support of core activities such as local clinical research, HCP/Customer interactions, generation and communication of clinical and scientific data, educational initiatives and patient safety for assigned products/therapeutic areas.

　　Act as final approver (functional & financial) of medical projects

　　Ensure medical input in PLN/LRP and other business processes.

　　Other duties as assigned by manager

　　Qualifications :

　　Medical Degree or suitably qualified individuals from a scientific background and relevant experience.

　　Previous medical affairs pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry experience is essential, and management experience of medical teams is desired.

　　Demonstrated ability to build and lead a medical/scientific organization of a size similar to that in the affiliate

　　A broad and demonstrated understanding of drug development and commercialization processes

　　Must understand and be able to plan, manage and execute budgets effectively.

　　Must possess the ability to lead with confidence; a motivator of people he/she should have the ability to impart the vision and strategy of the company and of the department to others.

　　A strong business orientation and acumen is desirable.

　　Strong leadership, communication, networking, negotiation and presentation skills.

　　Fluency in English and Croatian, both spoken and written are a must

　　AbbVie is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community, and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status.