Global Scientific Affairs Manager - Abbott Molecular Division

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 107,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

At Abbott, we're committed to helping people live their best possible life through the power of health. For more than 125 years, we've brought new products and technologies to the world - in nutrition, diagnostics, medical devices and branded generic pharmaceuticals - that create more possibilities for more people at all stages of life. Today, 99,000 of us are working to help people live not just longer, but better, in the more than 150 countries we serve.

At Abbott Molecular, we realize the potential of personalized care as the laboratory’s most trusted and preferred source for molecular diagnostic solutions. We are a division of Abbott Laboratories, a global, diversified healthcare innovator with a legacy of pioneering work in medical diagnostics.

Our Des Plaines, IL location has an opportunity for - Global Scientific Affairs Manager , who would be responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system.

Responsibilities include strategic planning, financial management, professional development, training and support and execution of organizational goals and objectives as well as competitive business analysis and clinical positioning of a designated product line in the geographic area.

What You Will Do :

·  Duties include development of global Scientific Affairs strategies which complement marketing strategies on a worldwide basis, provide input to the design of new products, prepares scientific posters/abstracts and presents at key professional meetings around the world, develops and trains commercial organizations as well as customers around the world, acts as liason between global marketing and Quality/Regulatory and technical organizations when product issues arise, identifies sites, negotiates contracts, writes study protocols, monitors study progress, analyzes results and works with investigators to publish relevant therapeutic information, assist Area Scientific Affairs to develop scientific strategies in alignment with global business strategy.
·  Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system.

Position Accountabilities :.

·  The role is fully accountable for the development, direction, and execution of appropriate Scientific Affairs goals and objectives.
· 
Plans, establishes, grows, and coordinates strategic relationships with key opinion leaders (KOL’s) and other clinicians and laboratorians for the purpose of scientific and

clinical education.

· 
The role is fully accountable for the development, direction, and
execution of appropriate Scientific Affairs goals and objectives
·  They are accountable for and have decision-making responsibility for deploying appropriate resources to support and ensure attainment of business objectives.
·  This includes adhering to fiscal budgets, dissemination of scientific information within corporate regulatory and compliance guidelines, managing team and individual performance within their duties, project management and quantifying and reporting results.
·  Serves as mentor for others including training and coaching.

Education/ Skills / Experience :

·  Ph.D. or Master’s degree in a scientific discipline with 3 years of relevant experience in molecular diagnostic product development. (>5 years preferred) with demonstrated leadership success in the following areas:

WHAT WE OFFER   

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer: 

·  Training and career development , with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance  
·  Financial security  through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans  
·  Health care and well-being programs  including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs 
·  Paid time off   
·  401(k)  retirement savings with a generous company match 
·  The stability of a company  with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities 

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:   www.abbottbenefits.com   

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. 

Connect with us at  www.abbott.com , on Facebook at  www.facebook.com/Abbott  and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal

     

JOB FAMILY:

Medical & Scientific Affairs

     

DIVISION:

AMD Molecular

        

LOCATION:

United States of America : Remote

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Yes, 25 % of the Time

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

     
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

     
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