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Medical Advisor, Gastro

Employer
Missing Recruiter 397714
Location
Seoul, South Korea
Posted date
Aug 25, 2026
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Discipline
Clinical, Clinical Research, Medical Affairs
Required Education
Masters Degree/MBA
Position Type
Full time

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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 atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onLinkedIn,Facebook,Instagram,XandYouTube.


Job Description

PRIMARY FUNCTION/OBJECTIVE

  • To lead medical team and activities in responsible therapeutic areas. Set and execute Medical Affairs strategies for the responsible therapeutic areas.

  • To set and deliver medical affairs strategies which generate, evaluate and communicate scientific evidenceto support the needs of health care professionals and patients in covered therapeutic areas, in line with thestrategic priorities of the brand and company, and all prevailing governance requirements.

  • To make recommendations regarding staffing levels and structure for the team, and to plan and managebudget within prevailing finance guidance.

  • To support the Korea Medical Director to build the organisation, ensuring the medical department is fullyintegrated to support the strategy and affiliate business, while being functionally independent and operatingwithin a culture of ethical and compliant behaviour.

Main responsibilities:

  • Fulfill the responsibilities of a Medical Advisor in the Gastroenterology therapeutic area.

  • Develop and execute the annual medical affairs strategy and plans, and contribute to long-range strategic plans for the assigned therapeutic portfolio.

  • Lead and manage the medical affairs team, including setting goals, assigning responsibilities, and fostering innovation and collaboration.

  • Manage the assigned budget in line with financial guidance.

  • Support team development through individualized development plans, training, capability building, technical growth, and career planning.

  • Drive a patient-focused, customer-centric approach and build strong professional relationships with key external stakeholders and experts.

  • Ensure the team provides timely scientific and technical support to cross-functional internal stakeholders, aligned with evidence, competitive intelligence, and best practices.

  • Lead evidence generation planning and oversee affiliate research studies and global research projects in immunology to meet local data needs in alignment with global strategy.

  • Collaborate with Clinical Operations to optimize the implementation and delivery of development research, and review/approve promotional and non-promotional materials for accuracy and compliance.

  • Ensure full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, codes of conduct, AbbVie policies, procedures, and best-practice standards.


Qualifications

Advanced Degree (Medical degree or PhD) with relevant specialty experience preferred.
Pharmaceutical industry medical affairs experience
Experience in pre-launch and launch phases of a new product or indication.
Clinical research experience or knowledge highly valued
Management experience
Strong knowledge and experience within portfolio area
Proven leadership skills in a cross-functional team environment
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to interact at senior executive level, with internal and
external stakeholders
Highly developed strategic thinking, problem solving, multi-tasking and prioritisation skills
Strong budget planning and management skills


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.

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