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Medical Science Liaison - Allergan Aesthetics

  • Montréal, QC
  • On-site
  • Posted Oct 3, 2026
  • 1 position

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education
Master’s degree
Apply by
Oct 16, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

The Medical Science Liaison establishes and maintains professional scientific relationships with healthcare professionals and key thought leaders to improve patient outcomes. They are responsible for delivering disease and product education, representing the company at scientific meetings, and supporting clinical trial initiatives.

Job details

Company Description About AbbVie AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions 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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube. Job Description Joining Allergan Aesthetics (AA), an AbbVie company means you will be part of a team of outstanding professionals dedicated to making a remarkable impact on patients’ lives. AA exists to empower confidence for consumers and customers, creating products and technologies that drive the advancement of aesthetic medicine. We believe in the power of shaping your own life, your own business, your own look – and we continue to evolve our business around the needs of those we serve. United by our shared belief in what we do and a commitment to doing what is right, we bring our best every day to empower confidence. Job Summary A field based position; the Medical Liaison establishes and maintains professional scientific relationships between Allergan and the healthcare community. As a member of the Canadian Medical Affairs team, the MSL develops and delivers disease and product education programs to improve patient outcomes and increase healthcare professional awareness and understanding of disease states and treatment options. Job Responsibilities Establish and maintain relationships with key thought leaders, regional advocates, healthcare organizations, professional societies and government contacts. Provides accurate and up-to-date scientific information that supports the company’s product and disease strategies. Builds and maintains rapport with medical professionals and their clinic staff Represent Allergan at national and regional scientific meetings and professional congresses. Collaborates with Medical Advisor in the development and coordination of Allergan sponsored symposia and speaker’s bureau. Identify and develop advocates for participating in Allergan sponsored clinical trials, scientific symposium and speaker bureau and advisory boards. Follow-up on unsolicited investigator initiated research proposals and publication opportunities. Assist in training sales and business personnel. Develops territory routing that effectively supports the medical information needs of the assigned geography. Maintains effective budgetary control of medical expenses. Completes administrative responsibilities, as required, on time. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organizations, federal and provincial laws and regulations. Performs Round Tables (group scientific exchanges) with KOLs/HCPs in their region. Knowledge Health Canada (HC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), PAAB, Rx&D, PMPRB and other regulatory requirements. Public speaking, scientific story telling and presentation methods and techniques. Pharmacology and pharmaceutical principles, practices and their application. Principles of mathematical and statistical analysis in clinical studies. Basic research, Mechanism of action and pre-clinic studies. Qualifications Skills We strive to provide a French working environment for its employees in Quebec. Although as part of its francization program AbbVie has taken all reasonable steps to avoid imposing the following requirement, advanced knowledge of English / Fluency in English is an essential requirement for this position, including, but not limited to, for the following reasons: English speaking employees outside the province of Quebec. English speaking clients outside the province of Quebec. Anglophone region outside the province of Quebec. Ability to make effective suggestions, influence and persuade. Delivering top quality services and establishing rapport with internal and external customers. Researching, analyzing and evaluating methods to disseminate medical and scientific information. Managing and organizing multiple projects and assignments within allotted timeframes. Self motivated, self starting, takes own initiative. Qualifications Doctoral degree required (MD, PharmD, or PhD) Relevant experience in Medical Affairs, Aesthetics and Dermatology is an asset. Minimum of 3 years of directly related experience required. Previous experience within a pharmaceutical or start up organization. field-based experience is an asset. French fluency is mandatory for this position. Other requirement (i.e. travel) Regular in-country or international travel (75%) Why Allergan Aesthetics? We believe in the work that we do and together we create the products and technologies that drive the advancement of aesthetic medicine. Our principles are shaped to empower us to deliver on that promise: Making your practice our purpose Inclusive of all people Putting science at the core Creating what’s next Connecting to patients. We show up every day, energized by the chance to make a real difference in people’s lives. So, every day is one that counts. Aligning your interests with our imperatives as a business, you always have opportunities to step up and reach higher. So, we foster an inclusive, supportive environment where you’re empowered to ask questions, think big and build on each other's best ideas. Additional Information AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html Workday Global Grade: 17

What you’ll do

The Medical Science Liaison establishes and maintains professional scientific relationships with healthcare professionals and key thought leaders to improve patient outcomes. They are responsible for delivering disease and product education, representing the company at scientific meetings, and supporting clinical trial initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a doctoral degree such as an MD, PharmD, or PhD and possess at least 3 years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical or medical field. Fluency in both English and French is mandatory for this role.

Listed skills

  • Training · Preferred
  • Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
  • Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Medical affairs
  • Scientific communication
  • Relationship management
  • Public speaking
  • Presentation skills
  • Clinical research
  • Pharmacology
  • Statistical analysis
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Strategic planning
  • Project management
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Aesthetic medicine
  • Dermatology
  • Training
  • Budget management
  • Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPS)
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Influencing Skills
  • Rapport Building
  • Self-Starter
  • Medical Affairs
  • Key Opinion Leader Development
  • Advocacy
  • Self-Motivation
  • Aesthetics
  • Research
  • Drug Administration
  • Aesthetic Medicine
  • Basic Research
  • Good Manufacturing Practices
  • Immunology
  • Clinical Trials
  • English Language
  • Sales
  • French Language
  • Public Speaking
  • Innovation
  • Information Sciences
  • Mathematics
  • Oncology
  • Neuroscience
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Coordinating

Job areas

  • Healthcare
  • Science & Research
  • Consulting
  • Medical Science Liaison
  • Medical and Pathology Laboratory Technicians
  • Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

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