Director, Medical Affairs

Abbott

3d • Remote

About The Position

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. 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.

Abbott Heart Failure (HF) develops innovative device‑based solutions for patients living with heart failure, spanning hemodynamic monitoring and mechanical circulatory support. Our mission is to help clinicians detect deterioration earlier, intervene more effectively, and improve outcomes for patients across the HF continuum. We are seeking a Director of Medical Affairs to join a highly specialized team dedicated to the safe, effective, and evidence‑based use of heart‑failure technologies. This role reports directly to the Chief Medical Officer, Abbott Heart Failure, and plays a critical role at the intersection of clinical practice, innovation, and patient safety. This is a unique opportunity for a heart‑failure–focused physician or scientist to influence: Device innovation and clinical development Quality and regulatory decision‑making Medical engagement with clinicians, investigators, and professional societies This role is remote‑based.

Requirements

• MD, with minimum 5 years of clinical experience, including meaningful exposure to cardiovascular medicine.
• Heart‑failure–focused clinical experience is highly desirable.
• Strong scientific communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage credibly with clinicians, researchers, and internal partners.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrixed, cross‑functional environment.
• Up to 70% travel is expected, primarily for clinical, scientific, and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a medical authority and strategic partner across Abbott HF programs, contributing expert clinical insight throughout the product lifecycle.
• Provide medical leadership and expert opinion across product development, clinical research, post‑market surveillance, quality, and compliance activities.
• Develop and maintain medical assessments, including medical platform documents, health hazard assessments, and risk/benefit evaluations.
• Serve as the medical representative on risk evaluation and investigation teams, contributing clinical judgment to quality and safety initiatives.
• Support clinical research activities, including Investigator‑Initiated Studies (IIS) and Research Grant programs, with regional responsibility.
• Provide medical input to regulatory, quality, and field communications, including technical bulletins, customer letters, and quality directives.
• Partner with commercial and marketing teams by providing appropriate medical insight for promotional activities in accordance with regulatory and compliance standards.
• Engage directly with customers, investigators, and internal stakeholders on medical and scientific questions, including appropriately documented off‑label discussions.
• Contribute to professional education programs, scientific exchange, and congress activity.
• Assist the Chief Medical Officer with key opinion leader (KOL) engagement and interactions with professional societies and external stakeholders.
• Support new product development by providing medical input on clinical strategy, usability, and patient impact.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees