Abbott
Head of Medical Affairs & Scientific Affairs
Abbott, Lake Forest, Illinois, United States, 60045
Overview
Head of Medical Affairs & Scientific Affairs within Abbott’s Infectious Disease (ID) business unit. You will lead the Medical Affairs and Scientific Affairs groups for ID, contribute to the innovation road map and define the R&D pipeline for business growth and commercial success. You will assess emerging and unmet medical needs across global markets, evaluate opportunities for product improvements, innovative ideas and disruptive technologies. You will interact with Global Marketing, Research, Assay Development, Regulatory and Commercial teams, and serve as the Medical representative of Abbott to external regulatory agencies and professional organizations. You and your team will provide medical and scientific support for direct customer interactions as needed. Abbott Rapid Diagnostics is part of Abbott’s Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams and industry-leading technologies to support diagnostic testing and information for treatment and management of diseases and other conditions.
What You’ll Work On
Lead and integrate Medical Affairs and Scientific Affairs functions; implement and streamline processes, procedures and tools to serve ID and Abbott compliantly, effectively and efficiently.
Assess emerging and unmet medical needs; provide strategic direction and rationales for new product introduction and on-market product sustenance; evaluate opportunities for product improvements, innovative ideas and disruptive technologies.
Provide global strategic direction for medical and scientific strategy, KOL partnerships, key agency interactions and post-market surveillance.
Review and approve medical opinions, medical platform documents, Health Hazard Assessments, and customer education materials.
Serve as the key medical representative of Abbott to external regulatory agencies and professional organizations.
Provide medical and scientific support for direct customer interactions as needed.
Lead medical and scientific directors.
Must comply with and enforce all Office of Ethics and Compliance guidelines.
Required Qualifications
MD degree with clinical experience in infectious disease.
Minimum 10 years of medical and clinical experience with 7+ years of industry experience.
Deep knowledge of regulations and standards affecting IVDs and Biologics.
Strong industry, product development and customer knowledge.
Respected KOL and well-published in the field of infectious diseases.
Proven track record of leading organizations, strategic and critical thinking, problem solving, motivating and mentoring team members.
Preferred Qualifications
Global market experience, specifically in developed markets.
Compensation and Benefits The base pay for this position is $188,700.00 – $377,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. Learn more about our benefits at Abbott Benefits.
Apply now and learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.
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Head of Medical Affairs & Scientific Affairs within Abbott’s Infectious Disease (ID) business unit. You will lead the Medical Affairs and Scientific Affairs groups for ID, contribute to the innovation road map and define the R&D pipeline for business growth and commercial success. You will assess emerging and unmet medical needs across global markets, evaluate opportunities for product improvements, innovative ideas and disruptive technologies. You will interact with Global Marketing, Research, Assay Development, Regulatory and Commercial teams, and serve as the Medical representative of Abbott to external regulatory agencies and professional organizations. You and your team will provide medical and scientific support for direct customer interactions as needed. Abbott Rapid Diagnostics is part of Abbott’s Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams and industry-leading technologies to support diagnostic testing and information for treatment and management of diseases and other conditions.
What You’ll Work On
Lead and integrate Medical Affairs and Scientific Affairs functions; implement and streamline processes, procedures and tools to serve ID and Abbott compliantly, effectively and efficiently.
Assess emerging and unmet medical needs; provide strategic direction and rationales for new product introduction and on-market product sustenance; evaluate opportunities for product improvements, innovative ideas and disruptive technologies.
Provide global strategic direction for medical and scientific strategy, KOL partnerships, key agency interactions and post-market surveillance.
Review and approve medical opinions, medical platform documents, Health Hazard Assessments, and customer education materials.
Serve as the key medical representative of Abbott to external regulatory agencies and professional organizations.
Provide medical and scientific support for direct customer interactions as needed.
Lead medical and scientific directors.
Must comply with and enforce all Office of Ethics and Compliance guidelines.
Required Qualifications
MD degree with clinical experience in infectious disease.
Minimum 10 years of medical and clinical experience with 7+ years of industry experience.
Deep knowledge of regulations and standards affecting IVDs and Biologics.
Strong industry, product development and customer knowledge.
Respected KOL and well-published in the field of infectious diseases.
Proven track record of leading organizations, strategic and critical thinking, problem solving, motivating and mentoring team members.
Preferred Qualifications
Global market experience, specifically in developed markets.
Compensation and Benefits The base pay for this position is $188,700.00 – $377,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. Learn more about our benefits at Abbott Benefits.
Apply now and learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.
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