Posted 15 August, 2026
Medical Manager, NZ
Allergan
Auckland, AUK, NZ
Full Time
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Job Description
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,Xand YouTube. Job Description Are you a scientifically driven medical professional ready to help shape the future of healthcare in New Zealand? AbbVie is seeking an experienced, dynamic Medical Managerto lead specific therapeutic area strategy, drive evidence generation, and champion meaningful patient outcomes; all at the intersection of science, innovation, and real-world impact. If you're passionate about translating cutting-edge clinical insights into action while building influential relationships with New Zealand's leading clinicians and researchers, this is your opportunity to make a difference that matters. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain current knowledge of disease state, treatment paradigms,therapy aligned products,patientexperience, and healthcare system factors. Interpret emerging evidence and clinical data to inform decisions and scientific exchange. Provide scientific input to cross-functional teams. Develop medical plans informed by evidence, insights, priorities, and external trends. Partner with key stakeholders to ensure aligned execution. Anticipate scientific and system shifts and incorporate them into planning. Represent Medical in brand, launch, and lifecycle forums Planand execute therapy area medicalbudgetin line with AbbViefinancial planning processes ensuring alignment withmedical strategy. Leadinsightgeneration including those fromfield teams, external stakeholdersandclinical trendsusing digital tools whereappropriate.Translatinginsights into actionable recommendationsand for the business. Identifyevidencegaps affecting care, access, and adoption. Supportand/or leadlocal evidence initiatives, including RWE, IIS, registries, and Phase IV studiesaimed at closing evidence and access gaps. Interpret evidence and communicate implications clearly. Incorporate patient insights and lived experience into planning. Engage with patient organisations to understand unmet needs and barriers to care. Support initiatives that improve patient understanding, treatment pathways, and quality of care. Help teams understand the patient journey and factors influencing treatment decisions Buildprofessionalrelationships with clinicians, researchers, investigators, societies, and professional organisations. Plan andexecutemedicaladvisory boardsandroundtables. Deliver scientific presentations and medical education programs to healthcare professionals individually or ingroups (meetings, clinical sessions, etc.), whereappropriate. Ensure scientific exchange is balanced, transparent, and compliant with internal and external standards. Support scientific elements of access, reimbursement, and policy initiatives. Review promotional and non-promotional materials for accuracy, balance, fairness, and compliance. Partner with Therapy Area Specialists to ensure consistent scientific communication. Support approval processes, documentation, and medical accuracy across channels. Demonstrate integrity and sound scientific judgement in all outputs. Develop and drivethe medicalomnichannelstrategy Usethe Content Authoring Tool (eWizard) to support omnichannel activities, including Customer Experience Flows or Journeys in the execution of medical strategy. Use dashboards, analytics tools, and medical systems to supportand improvestrategy and insightsgeneration. Stay current on digital health trends, AI, and relevant technologies. DevelopeWizardmaterials and digital content to support scientific exchange. Report any adverse event within 24 hours as per AbbVie’s policies and procedures. Proactively participate inAbbVie’sWHS programs, adhere to policies andpromote a safe work environment at all times. Adhere to AbbVie’sinternal codes of conduct and compliance processes. Other ad hoc dutiessuch as administrative duties, as requested. Qualifications Degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine,Nursingorarelated discipline Experience in Medical Affairs, clinical research, or a similar scientific role Postgraduate study in Pharmaceutical Medicine, Medical Affairs, Public Health, Clinical Research, Epidemiology, HealthEconomicsorDigital Health. Experience supporting evidence generation initiatives. Experienceengagingexternal expertsor health system partners. Familiarity withmedical systems and analytical toolssuch asVeevaanddashboards. Success in this role isdemonstratedthrough: Quality and clarity of Therapeutic Area Medical Plans and cross-functional alignment. Insight quality and translation into strategy and decision-making. Contributions to evidence generation and QUM outcomes. External scientific relationship strength and credibility, and in-field activity. Scientific accuracy andtimelygovernance ofmedicalmaterials. Contribution to Medical Affairs capability uplift and organisational learning. Demonstration of AbbVie’s Ways We Work and collaboration across functions. Flexibility and Availability: In line withAustralia’s'Right to Disconnect' legislation, werecogniseand respect employees' right to refuse contact outside of their working hours, unless such refusal isdeemedunreasonable.Asweoperatein an international, matrixed environment, there may be occasions where your role requires participation in business meetings outside of standard hours. We value and supportflexibility andappreciate your willingness to occasionally accommodate these requests to ensure effective collaboration and communication within our global team. Additional Information AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer, and dedicated to fostering an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace that values and respects every individual. We are committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability. We ensure a fair and inclusive recruitment process without discrimination against any employee or applicant because of, and not limited to, race, religion, age, physical or mental disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or marital status. Our hiring process is flexible and accessible, so if you have any specific requests or accessibility requirement, please feel comfortable to let our team know by emailing [email protected] or speaking with your Recruiter and we'll make any necessary adjustments to accommodate your needs. WAYS WE WORK All For One Abbvie; We weigh all decisions against the common good. We inspire, share and create as a team. We solve problems for all rather than serving our immediate team. Decide Smart & Sure; We make intelligent decisions to create the best outcomes. We act quickly, embrace experimentation, and learn what doesn’t work and get on to what does. Agile & Accountable; We streamline and eliminate unnecessary obstacles. We plan but adapt as we go. We delegate and make tough decisions to ensure focus on results, staying keenly aware of the urgency in all we do. Clear & Courageous; Open, honest, candid dialogue is core to our work and how we act with each other. We share information freely and continuously to find solutions. We admit mistakes. We grow stronger by putting the courage of our conviction to the test. Make Possibilities Real; We question with endless curiosity. We’re never satisfied with good enough—patients depend on us to deliver more. We challenge ourselves to find creative, constructive solutions to turn possibilities into reality. CODE OF CONDUCT & BUSINESS INTEGRITY STATEMENT AbbVie is committed to observing high integrity and ethical standards in all its business dealings with our customers, with each other, business partners and suppliers. AbbVie as a responsible corporate citizen will adhere to these standards, as well as to local, national and international laws. All AbbVie employees are responsible for maintaining the Company’s reputation for conduct in accordance with the highest level of business integrity, ethics and compliance with the law. Soliciting and/or accepting/attempting/offering bribes or any illegal gratification is therefore cause for immediate dismissal. AbbVie is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community, and embracing diversity and inclusion. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr