Medical Scientific Liaison Specialist - Abbott Diabetes Care - Netherlands
Key Skills
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Medical Science Liaison (Early–Mid Career)
About Abbott Diabetes Care
The Opportunity
What You’ll Do
- Serve as the primary scientific contact for healthcare professionals, payers, and external stakeholders
- Deliver engaging scientific presentations in clinical and educational settings
- Build and maintain strong relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and healthcare organizations
- Support execution of the national medical strategy in collaboration with cross‑functional teams
- Lead and coordinate educational programs, scientific events, and advisory boards
- Attend key scientific conferences and translate insights into actionable strategies
- Provide internal medical training and ensure up-to-date scientific knowledge across teams
- Review materials to ensure scientific accuracy and compliance
- Contribute to medical value dossiers and clinical strategy development
- Ensure adherence to regulatory and ethical standards
What You Bring
- A scientific degree (PhD or MD preferred)
- Early to mid‑career experience (approx. 3–5 years) in healthcare, pharma, or medical devices
- Experience in customer-facing healthcare roles (e.g., MSL, clinical specialist, medical advisor)
- Knowledge or strong interest in diabetes care
- Strong skills in scientific communication and data interpretation
- A collaborative mindset with excellent stakeholder engagement skills
- High level of integrity, autonomy, and accountability
- Fluency in Dutch and English (Mandatory)
- Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel within the Netherlands
What We Offer
- A meaningful role in a purpose‑driven organization improving patient outcomes
- Exposure to innovative products and cutting-edge science
- A collaborative, cross‑functional working environment
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Opportunities for career growth within Abbott’s global network
The base pay for this position is
N/AIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Medical & Scientific Affairs
DIVISION:
ADC Diabetes Care
LOCATION:
Netherlands > Hoofddorp : Wegalaan 9
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Yes, 75 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Not Applicable
Core Responsibilities
The Medical Science Liaison will serve as the primary scientific contact for healthcare professionals and key external experts to support medical strategy. They will also coordinate educational programs, deliver scientific presentations, and ensure scientific accuracy across internal teams.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a scientific degree, such as a PhD or MD, and possess 3-5 years of experience in healthcare, pharma, or medical devices. Fluency in Dutch and English is mandatory, along with a valid driver's license for extensive travel.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Career growth opportunities
About Abbott
Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
Company size: 10,001+ employees
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and www.facebook.com/AbbottCareers, on Instagram @AbbottGlobal, and on X @AbbottNews. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. Terms of Use: https://www.abbott.com/social-media-terms-of-use.html Privacy Policy: https://abbo.tt/privacy