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Director, Medical Affairs

12 years
$147,300.00 – $294,700.00
10 Sept. 8, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Remote Education: B.Sc/ M.Sc/ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences 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

Company Overview

Abbott is a global healthcare leader dedicated to helping people live fully at all stages of life. Our diverse portfolio spans diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines. With 114,000 colleagues serving people in over 160 countries, Abbott is committed to advancing health worldwide.


Working at Abbott

At Abbott, employees can:

  • Work on meaningful projects and grow their careers internationally.

  • Access free medical coverage via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO.

  • Benefit from a retirement savings plan with high employer contributions.

  • Thrive in a dynamic, inclusive, and globally recognized workplace.

  • Make a tangible impact on people's lives while maintaining work-life balance.

Learn more about Abbott’s benefits: www.abbottbenefits.com


Position: Director of Medical Affairs – Heart Failure

Role Summary

The Director of Medical Affairs provides strategic medical leadership for Abbott’s Heart Failure portfolio. Responsibilities include:

  • Overseeing clinical research activities.

  • Supporting product safety and performance.

  • Driving scientific engagement with external stakeholders.

  • Collaborating cross-functionally to ensure alignment with business goals and global standards.


Key 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.


Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree required; PhD, MD, or equivalent advanced degree preferred.

  • Experience: Minimum 12 years of work experience, including at least 5 years in the industry.

  • Strong scientific and business acumen.

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.

  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and engage external stakeholders.


Compensation

  • Base Pay: $147,300 – $294,700 (may vary by location).


Why Join Abbott

  • Opportunities to build your future and grow your career.

  • Dynamic and inclusive work environment with competitive compensation.

  • Work for a company recognized globally as a great place to work and one of the most admired companies by Fortune.


Equal Opportunity Employer: Abbott is committed to employee diversity.

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