Director, Medical Affairs

Overview

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio spans diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to :

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

Abbott Heart Failure (HF) delivers devices for patients living with heart failure in the areas of hemodynamic monitoring and mechanical circulatory support. Medical affairs of Abbott HF is seeking to hire a director who will join a team of medical specialists dedicated to all medical aspects of safe and effective device heart failure treatment. The director will report to the Chief Medical Officer.

The Director of Medical Affairs will provide daily business operations support related to product development and clinical research, product quality, compliance, commercial / marketing activities and customer interactions. The director assists the Chief Medical Officer in being medical representative of Abbott HF to external regulatory agencies and professional societies.

What you’ll work on

Qualifications

An MD is strongly preferred for this role, but a PhD in a relevant area would be considered. A minimum of 5 years of clinical experience including in CV medicine is required. A minimum of 1-2 industry experience would be preferred. Significant experience with clinical research, including interpretation and presentation, is expected. Strong presentation skills are required.

The role is remote. Up to 70% travel should be expected.

Apply and additional information

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits : www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $168,000.00 – $336,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

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