• Director, Medical Affairs

    Abbott (Abbott Park, IL)


    Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

     

    Working at Abbott

     

    At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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

    + 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

    + Abbott offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of many

     

    The Opportunity

     

    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.

     

    Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)

     

    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.

     

    Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal

     

    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.

     

    An Equal Opportunity Employer

     

    Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

     

    We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

     

    To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email [email protected]