Medical Scientific Liaison (MSL) – Diabetes Care - Sweden

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JOB DESCRIPTION: Location: Sweden Division: Abbott Diabetes Care (ADC) Field-based role | Extensive travel across Sweden About Abbott Diabetes Care At Abbott Diabetes Care, we are transforming diabetes management through innovative sensor-based glucose monitoring technologies. Our mission is to help people with diabetes live healthier lives by providing healthcare professionals and patients with meaningful insights that support better clinical decisions. As part of our Medical Affairs team in Sweden, you will play a critical role in building scientific partnerships, advancing medical education, and supporting the adoption of innovative diabetes technologies. The Opportunity We are looking for a Medical Scientific Liaison (MSL) to join our Swedish Medical Affairs team. This field-based role offers the opportunity to engage with leading experts in diabetology, endocrinology, and diabetes care while acting as a trusted scientific partner. You will combine scientific expertise, relationship-building skills, and strategic thinking to support Abbott Diabetes Care's medical strategy and contribute to improving outcomes for people living with diabetes. What You'll Do Scientific Engagement & External Partnerships Build, develop, and maintain strong scientific relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), healthcare professionals, scientific societies, and other relevant stakeholders. Establish Abbott Diabetes Care as a trusted scientific partner within the diabetes community. Facilitate scientific exchange and gather medical insights to inform strategy and decision-making. Medical Affairs Support Provide balanced, accurate, and compliant medical-scientific information regarding Abbott Diabetes Care products and relevant clinical data. Act as a scientific expert in sensor-based glucose monitoring technologies. Monitor and communicate emerging scientific evidence, clinical developments, and healthcare trends within diabetes care. Educational Activities Prepare and deliver scientific presentations for healthcare professionals, advisory boards, educational events, and internal stakeholders. Support and participate in national and regional scientific meetings, congresses, and symposia. Contribute to the education and training of internal cross-functional teams. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner closely with colleagues across Medical Affairs, Market Access, Marketing, and Commercial teams. Contribute medical insights that support product and medical strategies while ensuring all activities remain compliant with applicable regulations and company policies. What You'll Bring Required Qualifications University degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, Biology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or a related scientific discipline. Initial experience as a Medical Scientific Liaison or in a comparable scientific field-based medical role. Strong understanding of clinical research, evidence-based medicine, and scientific literature interpretation. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Ability to build credibility and maintain professional relationships with healthcare professionals and scientific experts. Fluent Swedish and professional English proficiency. Valid driving licence and willingness to travel extensively within Sweden (up to 70%). Preferred Qualifications Experience in diabetes, endocrinology, metabolic diseases, or related therapeutic areas. Advanced scientific qualification (PhD, PharmD, MD, or relevant postgraduate specialization). Experience working within the pharmaceutical, medical device, or healthcare industry. What Makes You Successful You are naturally curious, scientifically rigorous, and passionate about advancing patient care through meaningful scientific exchange. You thrive in a field-based environment, enjoy building long-term professional relationships, and are comfortable working independently while collaborating across diverse teams. Why Abbott? At Abbott, you'll be part of a global healthcare leader dedicated to helping people live healthier lives. We foster an inclusive environment where innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning are encouraged. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge diabetes technologies while contributing to meaningful improvements in patient outcomes. Diversity & Inclusion Abbott is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and are dedicated to providing equal opportunities throughout the recruitment process. 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: ADC Diabetes Care LOCATION: Sweden > Solna : Hemvarnsgatan 9 ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 75 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Not Applicable