JOB DESCRIPTION:

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.   

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 will have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.

• 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

We’re focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health with life-changing products that provide accurate data to drive better-informed decisions. We’re revolutionizing the way people monitor their glucose levels with our new sensing technology.

What You’ll Do

This position works out of our Mississauga office and will:

• Build trust and maintain relationships with key influencers to build long term professional relationship with Diabetes Centers, patient groups (i.e. Canadian Diabetes Association, Diabete Quebec, JDRF) and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs).
• Success as company’s liaison with relevant KOLs and patients association contacts. Provide ADC with informed direction, guidance and leadership in its relationship with all parties.  Leads medical experts in Diabetes by utilizing scientific and medical evidence-based information.
• Execute CHE programs that align with marketing objectives and customer needs.
• Ensures optimal implementation of medical education programs aligned with identified regional needs.
• Ensures all education strategies and tactics comply with the applicable codes and policies.
• Develops and organizes symposiums for Regional Diabetes conferences.
• Ensures ongoing communication with the field force to validate and ensure optimal implementation of key educational programs.
• Regional territory responsibilities for KOL and Association development.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master's of Science/Business an asset.

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience with 1 to 2 years of experience in commercial sales or marketing.

• Ability to develop and foster credible relationships with KOLs/decision makers.

• Stakeholder relations experience in healthcare.

• Strong interpersonal, commination and presentation skills (including ability to network) and negotiation skills.

• Strong leadership skills such as leading without authority.

• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and work effectively in a constantly changing environment.

• Knowledge of healthcare systems at a national or provincial level.

• Pharmaceutical policy/industry knowledge.

• Knowledge of Continuing Health Professional Education principles.

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

N/A

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

     

JOB FAMILY:

Public Relations

     

DIVISION:

ADC Diabetes Care

        

LOCATION:

Canada > Mississauga : 6925 Century Avenue

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Yes, 5 % of the Time

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable