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Medical Affairs Director – Cardiac Rhythm Management (Crm), Asia Pacific

Abbott
8+ years
Not Disclosed
Remote
1 June 5, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding

Medical Affairs Director – Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM), Asia Pacific

Company: Abbott
Function: Medical & Clinical Affairs
Therapeutic Area: Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM)
Region: Asia Pacific (APAC)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: 8+ Years
Industry: Medical Devices | Cardiovascular Healthcare | Medical Affairs


Position Overview

Abbott is seeking an experienced and strategic Medical Affairs Director – Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM), Asia Pacific to lead regional medical affairs initiatives across the APAC region.

This leadership role is responsible for developing and executing regional medical affairs strategies, evidence-generation programs, investigator-sponsored research, physician engagement activities, and scientific collaborations that support the Cardiac Rhythm Management portfolio.

The Medical Affairs Director will serve as a key scientific leader, collaborating closely with regional and global stakeholders to drive clinical evidence generation, medical education, healthcare partnerships, and product adoption while ensuring patient safety and scientific integrity.


Key Responsibilities

Regional Medical Affairs Leadership

  • Lead the development and execution of Medical Affairs strategies across the Asia Pacific region.

  • Align regional medical initiatives with global clinical and medical affairs objectives.

  • Provide strategic direction for medical evidence generation, scientific communication, and stakeholder engagement activities.

  • Serve as the medical affairs leader for the CRM therapeutic area within APAC.


Clinical Research & Evidence Generation

  • Support the design, development, and execution of post-market clinical studies and real-world evidence (RWE) programs.

  • Drive Investigator Sponsored Studies (ISS), collaborative research projects, and quality improvement initiatives.

  • Provide medical oversight and strategic guidance for clinical studies supporting product development and commercialization.

  • Contribute to regional and global Clinical Evidence Generation Plans.


Investigator-Sponsored Research (ISR) & Grants

  • Evaluate, review, and manage investigator-initiated study proposals.

  • Oversee research grant programs and ensure scientific merit and compliance.

  • Support study feasibility assessments, investigator engagement, and project execution.

  • Monitor study outcomes and dissemination of research findings.


Key Opinion Leader (KOL) Engagement

  • Establish and maintain strong scientific partnerships with leading cardiologists, electrophysiologists, and healthcare experts across APAC.

  • Conduct peer-to-peer scientific discussions with KOLs and healthcare professionals.

  • Gather clinical insights and emerging scientific trends to inform strategic decisions.

  • Build long-term relationships with academic institutions and professional societies.


Medical & Scientific Strategy

  • Provide expert scientific leadership in Cardiac Rhythm Management.

  • Monitor emerging scientific developments, treatment guidelines, healthcare policies, and competitive landscapes.

  • Identify opportunities to strengthen clinical evidence and improve patient outcomes.

  • Support development of regional medical and scientific strategies.


Product Safety & Clinical Oversight

  • Provide medical input regarding device safety and patient-related clinical concerns.

  • Support risk-benefit assessments and safety evaluations.

  • Ensure clinical and medical activities prioritize patient safety and compliance.

  • Contribute to medical reviews of clinical and safety-related documentation.


Regulatory & Health Authority Engagement

  • Present clinical and medical evidence to regulatory authorities and external stakeholders.

  • Support interactions with health authorities and reimbursement bodies.

  • Provide scientific input for regulatory submissions and medical dossiers.

  • Participate in discussions regarding clinical evidence and market access strategies.


Promotional Review & Medical Governance

  • Review promotional and commercial materials for scientific accuracy and compliance.

  • Ensure appropriate use of clinical evidence in marketing communications.

  • Support medical governance processes across the CRM portfolio.

  • Maintain adherence to ethical, regulatory, and industry standards.


Medical Education & Scientific Communication

  • Present scientific data at regional and international conferences, advisory boards, and scientific meetings.

  • Support development of medical education initiatives for healthcare professionals.

  • Deliver medical-scientific training to internal teams and external stakeholders.

  • Promote dissemination of clinical evidence supporting CRM technologies.


Advisory Boards & Scientific Meetings

  • Organize and participate in:

    • Scientific Advisory Boards

    • Investigator Meetings

    • Medical Symposia

    • Clinical Forums

    • Regional Scientific Conferences

  • Facilitate scientific discussions and capture actionable insights from stakeholders.


Cross-Functional Leadership

Collaborate closely with:

  • Regional Vice Presidents

  • General Managers

  • Marketing Teams

  • Clinical Affairs

  • Regulatory Affairs

  • Reimbursement & Market Access

  • Research & Development

  • Global Medical Affairs

  • Global Clinical Affairs

to ensure alignment of medical, scientific, and business objectives.


Required Qualifications

Education

Preferred

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Alternative Qualifications

  • PharmD

  • PhD in Biomedical Sciences

  • Master's Degree in Biomedical Sciences

  • Pharmacy

  • Life Sciences

  • Equivalent Scientific Qualification


Experience Requirements

Mandatory

  • Minimum 8 years of experience in:

    • Medical Affairs

    • Clinical Affairs

    • Clinical Research

    • Healthcare Industry

    • Pharmaceutical or Medical Device Industry