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[Apply on Abbott Laboratories’s careers site →](https://abbott.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/abbottcareers/job/Hong-Kong--Hong-Kong--20F-AIA-Tower-183-Electric-Road/Medical-Science-Liaison--MSL-_31165102) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Abbott Laboratories](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abbott-laboratories/) / Medical Science Liaison (MSL) ## Job description ### JOB DESCRIPTION Primary Job Function: - The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a hybrid field- and office-based role, accountable for high‑quality, compliant scientific exchange, the sharing of scientific information and obtaining clinical and/or practice insights to and from healthcare professionals; and for communicating medical insights to relevant internal stakeholders, in order to improve patient outcomes. - The incumbent will be responsible for Affiliate Medical Affairs and will be a medical subject matter expert working in collaboration with colleagues including, but not limited to Commercial, Regulatory Affairs, Business Development, and Quality Assurance function. - Provides structured and ad‑hoc medical education and scientific training to relevant internal functions in a compliant, non‑promotional manner. ### Core Job Responsibilities Provide scientific and medical input to launch and cross‑functional teams (Medical, Commercial, Market Access, Regulatory) to support successful oncology brand launch, ensuring scientific accuracy, balance, and compliance with medical governance standards. ### Proposal Build and maintain high‑impact scientific partnerships with oncology Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) to support scientific exchange, gather launch‑relevant insights, and understand unmet medical needs within the disease area. Leads and facilitates scientific discussion between Abbott staff and external KOLs on Abbott related products and therapeutic areas Proposal: Contribute to the initiation, execution, and follow‑up of oncology clinical studies, real‑world evidence initiatives, and Medical Affairs projects, in accordance with approved protocols, governance frameworks, and SOPs. Develop, review, and adapt oncology‑specific scientific materials (e.g., slide decks, disease education content) for external use at local scientific meetings, advisory boards, discussion forums, and formulary or HTA submissions. Serves as a point of medical query answer provider on queries received from external key stakeholders (e.g. KOLs, doctors, allied healthcare professionals etc.) and internal stakeholders (e.g. other functions such as QA, RA, PV, Commercial team etc.) - Share feedback and scientific insights from HCPs and other stakeholders with cross‑functional teams in line with established processes - Support internal teams to develop scientific and disease‑area understanding through delivery of non‑promotional scientific updates and presentations - Support launch readiness activities, including internal medical training, scientific narrative development, and preparation of launch‑related scientific activities. Operate in alignment with medical governance, compliance requirements, and pharmacovigilance obligations Minimum Education: - Degree / advanced degree (e.g. - BPharm, PharmD, MD, PhD) in a relevant scientific discipline is preferred Minimum Experience / Training Required: Knowledge Experience in developing and maintaining expert knowledge in medical therapeutic areas Awareness and understanding of drug development, clinical trials and medical affairs - Knowledge of critical appraisal of scientific information and effective translation into medical stakeholder messages - Knowledge of standard business procedures including project management, finance and budgeting skills Prior experience as an Oncology MSL or in an oncology‑focused Medical Affairs role is strongly preferred. - Language Fluency in English Fluency in a regional language is a definite asset Behaviors / Competencies Leadership capabilities Good leadership and the ability to command the respect and support of the Abbott Medical and Commercial communities Organizational skills Sense of urgency and strong goal orientation, and a good track record of meeting deadlines and goals Communication - Excellent communication skills – including written, spoken, and presentation skills - Ability to adjust and navigate communication complexity depending on audience – from executing high-level scientific engagements with external healthcare professionals to explaining clinical data in layman terms to Patient Advocacy Groups or internal colleagues Adaptability - Keeps abreast of new and/or evolving clinical data, practice guidelines and relevant healthcare policies He/she should also demonstrate flexibility to adapt to changing demands Integrity and ethics This individual must have a reputation for leading with high integrity and strong work ethics Teamwork across functional areas Conflict resolution and problem solving Effective at developing and maintaining strong work relationships across the organization Experience being an active contributor to cross-functional teams Strategic thinking The base pay for this position is N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. ### JOB FAMILY Medical & Scientific Affairs DIVISION: EPD Established Pharma LOCATION: Hong Kong > Hong Kong: 20/F, AIA Tower, 183 Electric Road ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Not specified MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Not Applicable ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 16, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 20, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 20, 2026 - Listed for: 4 days - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Abbott Laboratories’s careers site →](https://abbott.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/abbottcareers/job/Hong-Kong--Hong-Kong--20F-AIA-Tower-183-Electric-Road/Medical-Science-Liaison--MSL-_31165102) ## More jobs at Abbott Laboratories ### [Senior Medical Sales Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abbott-laboratories/jobs/f76e1cff47fd7251521f/) ### [Associate Sales Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abbott-laboratories/jobs/44c3b0661a35bbe623b0/) ### [Sales Representative](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abbott-laboratories/jobs/8d6e45b833eee3b9df77/) ### [Senior / Sales Representative](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abbott-laboratories/jobs/bbd59d047f4120b3ef4b/) ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Medical Science Liaison (MSL) - Immunoglobulin](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/csl/jobs/cfa9f9bdfec96290833c/) CSL · APAC, JP, Tokyo, CSL Behring ### [Medical Advisor (MA)/Senior Medical Science Liaison (Senior MSL)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/astrazeneca/jobs/68534b6fee3d18363705/) AstraZeneca · Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam ### [Pipeline Medical Science Liaison (MSL)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abbvie/jobs/fde0275e68d69ae3beb3/) AbbVie · Wavre, Wallonia ### [MSL (Medical Science Liaison) Manager, SkinCeuticals, L’Oréal Dermatological Beauty, Beijing](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/loreal/jobs/8ca1b90986198bbfbd87/) L'Oréal · Beijing, Shanghai Shi, China ### [Medical Science Liaison (MSL) - SMA](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/biogen-idec/jobs/93e2ea15298d787ec5f7/) Biogen · Mexico City, Mexico OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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