AbbVie: Medical Scientific Liaison (MSL) – Gastroenterology North — Wavre, Wallonia, Belgium

About AbbVie

AbbVie is a biopharmaceutical business focused on discovering and delivering medicines and related health solutions. Its employer introduction identifies immunology, oncology and neuroscience among its therapeutic areas, alongside the Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. The organisation's stated mission connects current health problems with the development of treatments for future medical needs. Its activities therefore have both scientific and product-delivery dimensions, with different functions supporting research, medicines and services within the named therapeutic and aesthetics areas.

The position and its setting

AbbVie lists Medical Scientific Liaison (MSL) – Gastroenterology North in Wavre, Wallonia, Belgium, under reference R00152282. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Employment type: Full-time
• Employer listing date: 23 October 2026
• Brands: AbbVie

Responsibilities and work described

• AbbVie Belgium is seeking a passionate and scientifically credible Medical Scientific Liaison (MSL) to join its Gastroenterology Medical Affairs team
• As a Medical Scientific Liaison, you will serve as a scientific expert and trusted partner to leading gastroenterologists, researchers, and healthcare professionals across Northern Belgium
• Building: meaningful scientific collaborations, facilitate high-level medical exchange, and contribute to advancing patient care in gastroenterology
• This is a highly visible role offering the opportunity to engage with leading experts, contribute to clinical research initiatives, and work at the forefront of scientific innovation in a rapidly evolving therapeutic area
• Development: and maintain strategic scientific partnerships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), investigators, and other healthcare stakeholders in gastroenterology
• Delivery: high-quality scientific exchange on AbbVie's products, pipeline assets, disease state management, and emerging clinical data
• Identify, gather, and communicate actionable medical insights, trends, unmet needs, and competitive intelligence from the external environment
• Support: the planning, initiation, and execution of local medical projects and non-interventional studies, including registries, observational research, and post-marketing studies
• Facilitate interactions between external experts and AbbVie's Medical Affairs organization to advance scientific understanding and improve patient care
• Delivery: scientific support for investigator-initiated research, publications, and educational initiatives where appropriate
• Contribution: to study feasibility, site identification, and patient recruitment activities in collaboration with Clinical Development and Research teams
• Delivery: scientific presentations and educational sessions to healthcare professionals and internal cross-functional teams
• Maintenance: deep expertise in gastroenterology, emerging scientific literature, clinical practice, and healthcare landscape developments
• Leverage digital and face-to-face engagement channels to optimize scientific interactions and stakeholder experiences
• Quality / delivery: all activities are conducted in full compliance with applicable regulations, industry codes, and AbbVie policies

Essential requirements and candidate background

• Education & Scientific Background
• Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, Biomedical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline (PharmD, PhD, MD, MSc or equivalent)
• Scientific foundation with the ability to critically analyze and interpret clinical and scientific data
• Previous experience in Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, Healthcare, Biotechnology, or the Pharmaceutical Industry is considered an asset
• We also welcome candidates with a academic background, including PhD and/or postdoctoral research experience, who are looking to transition into a Medical Affairs career
• Experience: scientific research, publication development, congress presentations, or collaboration within academic and clinical research networks is highly valued
• Communicate complex scientific concepts to scientific and non-scientific audiences
• Experience collaborating with investigators, hospitals, and clinical research stakeholders is an asset
• Scientific curiosity and passion for advancing patient care through medical innovation
• Communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Build credible and trusted relationships with healthcare professionals, researchers, and external experts
• Strategic mindset with the ability to identify and translate medical insights into meaningful opportunities
• Project management, planning, and organizational skills
• Agile, proactive, and adaptable in a scientific environment
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams
• High ethical standards and commitment to scientific integrity, compliance, and patient-centricity
• Fluency: Dutch, French, and English

Preferred experience and additional strengths

• Experience or scientific knowledge in Gastroenterology, Immunology, or related therapeutic areas is highly desirable

Location, schedule and contract conditions

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• Work arrangement: Hybrid
• Advertised location: Wavre, Wallonia, Belgium

Conditions requiring the complete notice

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Pay and application dates

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How to apply to AbbVie

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Practical preparation: clinical research

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Relevant skills

• clinical research
• patient care
• compliance
• marketing
• recruitment
• stakeholder management
• partnership development
• biotechnology
• pharmacy
• project management