Director, Medical Affairs

Abbott

17d • $147,300 - $294,700 • Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• PhD, MD, or equivalent advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of
• Free medical coverage for employees via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees