FirstStep@AbbVie - Medical Trainee

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  . Follow @abbvie on  LinkedIn,   Facebook ,  Instagram ,  X and  YouTube.

Job Description

We are looking for a motivated and curious Medical Trainee to join our Immunology Medical Affairs team in Portugal .
This opportunity is part of Ver o e-mail no jobs.smartrecruiters.com, our Early Career Program designed to provide recent graduates with a structured learning experience and practical exposure to the pharmaceutical industry.

As a Medical Trainee, you will have the opportunity to learn about the role of Medical Affairs within a leading biopharmaceutical company, gaining exposure to scientific, medical, and cross-functional activities that support AbbVie's Immunology portfolio. Throughout the program, you will work closely with experienced colleagues, contributing to ongoing projects while developing your knowledge and professional skills.

What you will learn and experience

• Gain exposure to the day-to-day activities of a Medical Affairs team.
• Support the preparation and review of scientific and medical materials under appropriate guidance.
• Participate in literature reviews and learn how scientific evidence is evaluated and applied in practice.
• Contribute to the development of educational materials and internal scientific presentations.
• Gain experience in the planning and execution of scientific meetings, advisory boards and congress-related activities.
• Learn how medical information requests are managed and supported.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Market Access, Pharmacovigilance and Commercial functions to better understand the pharmaceutical environment.
• Develop knowledge of Immunology and the broader healthcare landscape.
• Learn how scientific and medical activities are conducted in compliance with company policies, local regulations and industry standards.

Qualifications

• University degree in  Medicine, Pharmacy, Biomedical Sciences, Life Sciences or a related field.
• Strong interest in Medical Affairs, science and the pharmaceutical industry.
• Good understanding of scientific literature and evidence-based medicine.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Curiosity, learning agility and willingness to collaborate in a cross-functional environment.
• Fluent in Portuguese and English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.

What you can expect (Ver o e-mail no jobs.smartrecruiters.com)

• A structured early-career experience designed to accelerate development.
• A hands-on blended learning journey.
• Exposure to experienced professionals and cross-functional collaboration.
• Opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects while learning on the job.
• Stretch assignments and short-term projects that support personal and professional growth.

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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