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JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Director of Medical Affairs provides strategic medical leadership for Abbott’s Heart Failure portfolio. This role oversees clinical research activities, supports product safety and performance, and drives scientific engagement with external stakeholders. The director collaborates cross-functionally to guide clinical strategy, evidence generation, and regulatory support, ensuring alignment with business goals and global standards.

What You'll Work On 

• Lead clinical research strategy, including investigator-initiated studies and grants.
• Provide medical input for product development, regulatory submissions, and promotional activities.
• Engage with KOLs, professional societies, and advisory boards; represent Abbott at medical congresses.
• Support publication planning, abstracts, and presentations of clinical data.
• Deliver internal and external education on heart failure therapies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align medical strategy with commercial objectives.
• Ensure compliance with medical affairs policies and ethical standards.
• Contribute to risk management and product safety processes for new technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required. PhD, MD, or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 12 years of work experience required, with at least 5 years of industry experience.
• Strong scientific and business acumen; excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and engage external stakeholders.

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The base pay for this position is

$147,300.00 – $294,700.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Medical & Scientific Affairs

     

DIVISION:

HF Heart Failure

        

LOCATION:

United States of America : Remote

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Yes, 50 % of the Time

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

     

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