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Associate Director, Medical Events Group

5+ years
$146,700 – $293,300 annually
10 July 29, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./M.Sc/B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life Science 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

 

Associate Director – Medical Events Group (On-site)

Location: Alameda, California
Company: Abbott Diabetes Care Division
Work Mode: On-site
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $146,700 – $293,300 (may vary by location)


Job Summary

Abbott, a global leader in healthcare and medical devices, is seeking an Associate Director to lead the Medical Events Group in its Diabetes Care Division located in Alameda, California. In this strategic and compliance-focused role, you will oversee the global medical device reporting process, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance with international regulations including FDA MDR, Health Canada, EU Vigilance, and ISO 13485 standards. This leadership opportunity is ideal for seasoned professionals in post-market surveillance, regulatory affairs, or medical safety reporting.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the Medical Events Group (MEG) and manage global vigilance reporting for all diabetes care products.

  • Ensure compliance with FDA (CFR 803, 806, 820), Health Canada, EU/EFTA, and other international medical event reporting requirements.

  • Represent Abbott during audits and inspections by regulatory authorities (e.g., FDA, ISO).

  • Implement and maintain regulatory reporting policies and procedures across global markets.

  • Oversee timely reporting and filing decisions of reportable medical events.

  • Liaise with medical, legal, quality, and risk teams to ensure regulatory readiness.

  • Provide post-market surveillance insights to inform product safety and efficacy decisions.

  • Monitor and improve medical event reporting metrics for Quality Management Reviews.

  • Participate in regulatory strategy development and contribute to industry guidance feedback.

  • Train and manage team members, driving compliance and operational excellence.


Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in a relevant field (e.g., life sciences, medical technology, pharmacy).

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Quality Systems, Regulatory Affairs, or Post-Market Surveillance.

  • At least 3 years in a functional management or leadership role.

  • Strong working knowledge of medical device regulations, especially in the U.S., EU, and Canada.

  • Previous experience with medical event reporting systems is highly preferred.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.


Perks & Benefits

  • Competitive salary: $146,700 – $293,300

  • Free employee medical coverage through HIP PPO Plan

  • Generous employer contributions to a retirement savings plan

  • Tuition reimbursement and FreeU education program

  • Freedom 2 Save student loan assistance

  • Global career development opportunities

  • Recognized as a Top Employer for diversity, women, and scientists


Company Description

Abbott is a globally recognized healthcare innovator dedicated to helping people live healthier lives through advanced medical devices, diagnostics, branded generics, and nutritionals. The Diabetes Care Division is transforming glucose monitoring with industry-leading sensing technologies and data-driven solutions that empower patients worldwide.


Work Mode

On-site – Alameda, California


Call to Action

Ready to lead global post-market surveillance and drive medical safety at one of the world’s most admired healthcare companies? Apply now to join Abbott’s Diabetes Care Division and be part of innovation that transforms lives.