Area Scientific Director - Americas

10+ years

$143,300.00 – $286,700.00

Lake Forest

10 Nov. 25, 2024

Job Description

Job Type: Full Time Education: MSc./M. Pharm/PhD Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Abbott - Area Scientific Director (Medical and Scientific Affairs)

Company Overview: Abbott is a global leader in healthcare, providing breakthrough innovations across diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines. With 114,000 employees serving over 160 countries, Abbott is dedicated to improving people's health through cutting-edge medical science and technologies.

Role Summary:

The Area Scientific Director is a key position within Abbott’s Medical and Scientific Affairs team, responsible for developing and executing scientific strategies across Abbott’s Core Lab portfolio. This individual will work closely with various teams, including Medical Affairs, Marketing, Commercial, and Technical Operations, to enhance Abbott's position as a leader in the medical and scientific community. The role focuses on providing subject matter expertise, educating stakeholders, and contributing to the scientific advancement of Abbott’s products in the market.

Key Responsibilities:

Scientific Leadership: Develop and maintain current medical and scientific standards, focusing on laboratory medicine trends, clinical applications of products, and assay design.
Stakeholder Engagement: Establish and maintain relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), regulatory bodies, and internal partners.
Education & Consultation: Educate and train internal employees on Abbott’s assays, provide technical consultations, and contribute to the development of medical and scientific guidelines for product usage.
Project Management: Lead and execute medical and scientific projects, education programs, and product launches. Run Familiarity Studies (FAM) and present at scientific conferences.
Customer Insight: Collect insights from healthcare providers and customers to inform Abbott’s product development and improvements.
Scientific Communication: Communicate complex scientific data clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Provide troubleshooting and problem-solving support to customers.

Required Education & Experience:

Education: PhD or equivalent experience in a scientific discipline.
Experience: Minimum 10 years in the technical or scientific industry, including 5 years in product development/scientific management, and at least 2 years in a clinical healthcare environment.
Specialized Knowledge:
- Expert understanding of assay design and laboratory techniques.
- In-depth knowledge of the IVD industry, diagnostic products, and competitive landscape.
- Experience interfacing with healthcare providers and understanding the dynamics between laboratory and health systems.

Skills:

Problem-Solving: Top-notch ability to address complex technical challenges.
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both scientific and non-scientific audiences.
Collaboration: Proven ability to build and maintain strong cross-functional partnerships.
Leadership: Demonstrated leadership capabilities and strategic mindset, able to work independently and execute projects effectively.

What Abbott Offers:

Career Development: Opportunities for growth and development within an international company.
Employee Benefits:
- Free medical coverage for employees via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO.
- Excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contributions.
- Tuition reimbursement and education benefits.
Recognition: Abbott is consistently recognized as a great workplace and an admired company for diversity, inclusion, and leadership.

Location:

Based in Lake Forest, IL, but with potential travel for meetings and collaborations globally.

Salary:

Base pay for this position ranges from $143,300 to $286,700, depending on location and experience.

This role provides a unique opportunity to influence the direction of Abbott’s medical and scientific strategy, collaborate with global stakeholders, and make a significant impact on healthcare.

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Area Scientific Director - Americas

Job Description

Abbott - Area Scientific Director (Medical and Scientific Affairs)

Role Summary:

Key Responsibilities:

Required Education & Experience:

Skills:

What Abbott Offers:

Location:

Salary:

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