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JOB DESCRIPTION:The Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) - Health Systems & Payer Strategy is aseniorlevel,externalfacingMedical Affairs role responsible for engagingexecutivelevelstakeholders within health systems and payer organizations. This position serves as a strategic scientific partner toCsuiteleaders, medical directors, pharmacy leadership, and payerdecisionmakers, providinghighvalueclinical, health economics, andoutcomesbasedmedical insights to supportpopulationlevelcare, formulary decisions, andsystemwidestrategies.
The role emphasizesenterpriselevelscientific engagement, population health perspectives, andvaluebasedhealthcare discussions. It requires a medical professional capable of operating with autonomy, credibility, and influence across complex healthsystemand payer environments.
Executive & Payer Scientific Engagement
Establishand maintain trusted,longtermscientific partnerships withCsuiteexecutives, chief medical officers, chief pharmacy officers, medical directors, and senior payer leadership
Serve as the primary Medical Affairs scientific point of contact for assigned health systems, integrated delivery networks (IDNs), and payer organizations
Leadexecutivelevel,nonpromotionalscientific discussions focused on population health, clinical strategy, quality metrics, andvaluebasedcare models
Scientific & Strategic Medical Support
Deliverobjective,evidencebasedscientific exchange across relevant disease states and therapeutic areas aligned with health system and payer priorities
Translate clinical evidence,realworldevidence (RWE), and health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) into insights meaningful for formulary, policy, andsystemleveldecisionmaking
Support payer and health system understanding of evolving clinical guidelines, care pathways, and emerging science
CrossFunctionalCollaboration
Collaborate closely with internal Medical Affairs, HEOR, Market Access, Policy, and Commercial partners whilemaintainingmedical independence and compliance
Sharefieldbasedinsights to inform medical and commercial strategy, evidence generation, and executive engagement planning
Contribute scientific and strategicexpertiseto internal initiatives aligned with payer and health system needs
Insights & Thought Leadership
Identifyand communicate actionable insights related to payer and health system evidence needs, population health trends, and unmet clinical gaps
Support scientific congresses, advisory boards, and executive forums with payer and health system stakeholders
Act as a recognized scientific expert and trusted medical advisor within assigned accounts
Conduct all activities in full compliance with regulatory, legal, and Medical Affairs standards
Maintainclear separation between medical and promotional activities
Advanced degreerequired: MD, DO, PharmD or equivalent terminal degree in a scientific or clinical discipline
3+ years of experience in Pharma withdemonstratedsuccess in external scientific engagement
Prior experience engaging payers, health systems, ordecisionmakers
Proven ability to lead complex scientific discussions and manage strategic relationships
Strong executive presence with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Deep understanding of US payer dynamics, health system structures, population health, andvaluebasedcare
Strategic thinking, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage complex stakeholder environments
High ethical standards and commitment to scientific integrity and compliance
Up to 50% travel, including regional and national meetings with health systems, payers, and internal stakeholders
The base pay for this position is
$129,300.00 - $258,700.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:Medical & Scientific Affairs
DIVISION:ADC Diabetes Care
LOCATION:United States of America : Remote
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:United States > California : Remote
WORK SHIFT:Standard
TRAVEL:Yes, 50 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Driving a personal auto or company car or truck, or a powered piece of material handling equipmentAbbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf