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Medical Director, Crm Medical Affairs

10+ years
$193,300 – $386,700
10 Dec. 12, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Remote Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/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

Medical Director, CRM Medical Affairs

Location: Sylmar, California, United States
Category: Medical and Clinical Affairs
Company: Abbott

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader dedicated to improving health and quality of life at every stage. With a diverse portfolio spanning diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines, Abbott supports patients and healthcare systems in more than 160 countries. The organization employs over 114,000 professionals who drive innovation and excellence across its global operations.

Working at Abbott

Joining Abbott means becoming part of a purpose-driven organization with strong career development opportunities and comprehensive benefits:

  • Professional growth within a leading global company

  • Eligibility for free medical coverage under the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO (subject to qualifying criteria)

  • Competitive retirement savings plan with substantial employer contributions

  • Education support programs including tuition reimbursement, Freedom 2 Save, and FreeU bachelor’s degree pathway

  • Consistent recognition as a top workplace globally and one of Fortune’s most admired companies

  • Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

The Opportunity

Abbott is seeking a Medical Director, CRM Medical Affairs to provide strategic, scientific, and operational support to the Chief Medical Officer and the Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) business. This position plays a critical role in advancing medical affairs initiatives, supporting product innovation, guiding clinical research, and strengthening relationships with scientific and clinical stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead medical affairs activities for CRM technologies including transvenous pacemakers, ICD systems, CRT devices, ICM/ILR systems, and Merlin.net

  • Collaborate with R&D teams to support pipeline development and guide feature definition for next-generation products

  • Plan, design, and oversee clinical research programs including IDE trials, indication expansion studies, post-approval registries, and real-world evidence initiatives

  • Draft, review, and contribute to scientific and peer-reviewed publications

  • Provide medical expertise for global regulatory submissions and reimbursement strategy development

  • Support commercial, sales, and marketing teams with scientific guidance

  • Monitor and support product safety functions including risk management reports, health hazard evaluations, and field action assessments

  • Build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders, academic institutions, and professional societies to advance CRM visibility and scientific engagement

  • Serve as the medical representative on internal risk evaluation and investigative committees

  • Provide medical review for customer communications, technical notices, and quality directives

  • Update and maintain medical affairs SOPs, procedures, and documentation processes

Required Qualifications

  • M.D. or D.O. with board certification in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology or international equivalent

  • Minimum 10 years of clinical practice with demonstrated expertise in cardiac rhythm management, including CIED implantation and follow-up

  • Deep understanding of electrophysiology, cardiac device therapy, and rhythm management interventions

  • Proven experience in medical monitoring, safety assessment, adverse event evaluation, and participation in clinical event committees

  • Experience reviewing and developing scientific, promotional, and educational materials

  • Strong capability in assessing product complaints and contributing to post-market surveillance

  • Exceptional communication, leadership, analytical, and multitasking skills

  • Ability to work in dynamic, cross-functional, and fast-paced environments

Compensation

Base Pay Range: $193,300 – $386,700
(Compensation may vary based on geographic location and candidate experience.)

Apply Now

Learn more about Abbott’s comprehensive health and wellness benefits at the official benefits portal. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusive hiring and workforce diversity.

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