MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

Works with internal stakeholder to develop and execute a plan designed to support and meet shared business objectives

Inputs and maintains internal reports as it relates to activities in the area of responsibility

Prepares the marketplace in new areas of interest, which includes creating awareness and relationships for Abbott in the medical community

Builds and manages relationships with external key opinion leaders aligned to business needs and manages the KOL engagement plan and KPIs

Serves as a scientific resource to commercial partners as appropriate to support activities such as medical/nutrition congress staffing, advisory boards, and training intiatives       

ACCOUNTABILITY

The MSL is accountable for developing and communicating clinical and scientific information, programs and presentations.  The MSL will support corporate needs by meeting targeted goals relevant to specific key opinion leaders; and supporting clinical and commercial business partners.  The MSL provides support for clinical initiatives, executes a strategic plan and team tactical plan supporting clinical and commercial partner needs, meets aligned project deadlines and contributes to affiliate plans and goals.  The MSL follows relevant Abbott policies/local regulations.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

To comply with the company’s policies and procedures to meet statutory, quality and business requirements within the overall strategy, objectives and service standards of Abbott Laboratories Ltd.

Responsible for health, safety and environmental performance of themselves and others through demonstration of leadership and accountability for EHS programs, regulations and standards. Subject to the policy and procedures outlined in the EHS Handbook.

Note: This job description describes the principal and main elements of the job. It is a guide to the nature and main duties of the job as they currently exist, but is not intended as a wholly comprehensive or permanent schedule and is not part of the contract of employment.

BACKGROUND/EDUCATION

Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant science discipline, equivalent to BSc in dietetics and/or other relevant science/clinical experience

Registered dietitian, biologict, pharmaceutical or equivalent preferred

Clinical experience one of the therapeutics areas; geriatrics, respiratory, frailty preferred

Fluent in English

Commercial experience preferred

Ability to work independently

Ability to translate scientific papers and communicate science and clinical information peer to peer

Adaptable and able to work cross-functionally

Good organisational and time management skills

Excellent written and communication skills