Senior Director, Medical Affairs

Abbott

10 years

$188,700.00 – $377,300.00

Remote

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

Senior Director of Medical Affairs – Abbott

Location: [Specify Location]
Salary Range: $188,700 – $377,300 (varies by location)

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader dedicated to helping people live fully at every stage of life. Our portfolio spans diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines, impacting the lives of people in over 160 countries. With 114,000 colleagues worldwide, Abbott is committed to improving healthcare outcomes and advancing innovation.

Why Work at Abbott

At Abbott, you can:

Make a meaningful impact through work that matters.
Grow your career with international opportunities.
Care for yourself and your family through comprehensive health coverage.
Be your true self in an inclusive and supportive environment.

Benefits Include:

Free medical coverage through the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO for eligible employees.
Robust retirement savings plan with generous employer contribution.
Tuition reimbursement, student debt assistance, and FreeU education programs for affordable degree completion.
Recognition as a great place to work globally, including awards for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

Learn more: Abbott Benefits

The Opportunity

Abbott is seeking a Senior Director of Medical Affairs to lead medical and scientific initiatives across:

Heart Valve Therapy: TAVI, TMTI, Cardiac Surgery
Stroke Prevention: LAA and PFO closure
Congenital Heart Disease: ASD, VSD, and PDA closure

This role will shape clinical development strategies, guide regulatory submissions, and support cross-functional teams to ensure the safe and effective use of Abbott’s products.

Key Responsibilities

Medical Expertise & Leadership:

Serve as a subject matter expert in heart valve, stroke prevention, and congenital heart therapies.
Stay current with standards of care and relevant medical literature.
Guide treatment protocols and clinical development with external Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs).
Provide leadership in regulatory submissions and represent Abbott in regulatory meetings.

Clinical Strategy & Operations:

Lead design and approval of clinical strategies, trial protocols, investigator brochures, and study reports.
Oversee internal medical monitoring, adverse event reporting, and clinical event committees.
Collaborate with product development and marketing to ensure scientific accuracy and compliance in promotional and training materials.
Investigate product complaints with clinical impact and support post-market surveillance.
Author and review internal and external literature, white papers, and Medical Affairs Information responses.

Strategic Program Involvement:

Support Investigator Sponsored Studies, Educational and Fellowship Grants, and Medical Advisory Boards.
Engage with customers on device efficacy, safety, and product development needs.
Train and support U.S. clinical field specialists and proctor new sites.
Provide ongoing case support and contribute to cross-functional initiatives with R&D, QA, Regulatory Affairs, and Clinical Affairs.

Qualifications

MD required; post-graduate degrees preferred.
10+ years of experience as an interventional cardiologist or relevant clinical experience.
Strong knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and device interactions.
Experience in medical device development and clinical trial design.
Skilled in medical monitoring, adverse event reporting, and oversight of clinical events committees.
Proficient in medical writing and review of promotional, training, and scientific materials.
Ability to assess product complaints and support post-market surveillance.
Collaborative experience in matrixed, cross-functional environments.
Excellent communication, leadership, and multitasking skills in fast-paced settings.

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Follow your career aspirations at Abbott and help build a healthier future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.

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Senior Director of Medical Affairs – Abbott

Location: [Specify Location]
Salary Range: $188,700 – $377,300 (varies by location)

About Abbott

Why Work at Abbott

At Abbott, you can:

Make a meaningful impact through work that matters.
Grow your career with international opportunities.
Care for yourself and your family through comprehensive health coverage.
Be your true self in an inclusive and supportive environment.

Benefits Include:

Free medical coverage through the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO for eligible employees.
Robust retirement savings plan with generous employer contribution.
Tuition reimbursement, student debt assistance, and FreeU education programs for affordable degree completion.
Recognition as a great place to work globally, including awards for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

Learn more: Abbott Benefits

The Opportunity

Abbott is seeking a Senior Director of Medical Affairs to lead medical and scientific initiatives across:

Heart Valve Therapy: TAVI, TMTI, Cardiac Surgery
Stroke Prevention: LAA and PFO closure
Congenital Heart Disease: ASD, VSD, and PDA closure

This role will shape clinical development strategies, guide regulatory submissions, and support cross-functional teams to ensure the safe and effective use of Abbott’s products.

Key Responsibilities

Medical Expertise & Leadership:

Serve as a subject matter expert in heart valve, stroke prevention, and congenital heart therapies.
Stay current with standards of care and relevant medical literature.
Guide treatment protocols and clinical development with external Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs).
Provide leadership in regulatory submissions and represent Abbott in regulatory meetings.

Clinical Strategy & Operations:

Lead design and approval of clinical strategies, trial protocols, investigator brochures, and study reports.
Oversee internal medical monitoring, adverse event reporting, and clinical event committees.
Collaborate with product development and marketing to ensure scientific accuracy and compliance in promotional and training materials.
Investigate product complaints with clinical impact and support post-market surveillance.
Author and review internal and external literature, white papers, and Medical Affairs Information responses.

Strategic Program Involvement:

Support Investigator Sponsored Studies, Educational and Fellowship Grants, and Medical Advisory Boards.
Engage with customers on device efficacy, safety, and product development needs.
Train and support U.S. clinical field specialists and proctor new sites.
Provide ongoing case support and contribute to cross-functional initiatives with R&D, QA, Regulatory Affairs, and Clinical Affairs.

Qualifications

MD required; post-graduate degrees preferred.
10+ years of experience as an interventional cardiologist or relevant clinical experience.
Strong knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and device interactions.
Experience in medical device development and clinical trial design.
Skilled in medical monitoring, adverse event reporting, and oversight of clinical events committees.
Proficient in medical writing and review of promotional, training, and scientific materials.
Ability to assess product complaints and support post-market surveillance.
Collaborative experience in matrixed, cross-functional environments.
Excellent communication, leadership, and multitasking skills in fast-paced settings.

Apply Now

Follow your career aspirations at Abbott and help build a healthier future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.

Connect with Abbott:

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