Manager Clinical / Scientific Affairs EMEA (m/f)

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare company devoted to improving life through the development of products and technologies that span the breadth of healthcare. With a portfolio of leading, science-based offerings in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and established pharmaceuticals, Abbott serves people in more than 150 countries and employs approximately 69,000 people.

In Germany, Abbott has approximately 2,600 employees working in manufacturing, research and development, logistics, sales and marketing. They are located at Abbott`s German headquarters in Wiesbaden and its sites in Ettlingen, Hanover, Ludwigshafen, Neustadt am Rübenberge, Wetzlar and Witten.

Abbott Point of Care (APOC) is looking for a Manager Clinical Affairs EMEA (m/f). The position will be based in our office in Wiesbaden (Germany) or in Maidenhead (UK).

• Managing research studies with external investigators in Europe (for example, investigator-initiated studies), with a focus on cardiac biomarkers
• Liaise with investigators to drive clinical activities as well as coordinate the conduct and publication of analytical and outcome studies across Europe
• Establishing partnerships and facilitating feedback from key thought leaders and researchers in Europe
• Educating internal and external stakeholders on the data and published literature to support the use and value of the Abbott Point of Care product portfolio
• Attending medical meeting & congresses and driving scientific activities
• Maintaining compliance with corporate governance around scientific research funding and publications (internal audits, research funding monitoring/reporting, publications monitoring/reporting, and spend transparency reporting)

Desired profile

• Scientific (Masters or PhD) or clinical degree (for example, a nursing or laboratory degree) is required
• Typically requires 3+ years of experience with or exposure to a technical / clinical environment, laboratory instrumentation and / or medical diagnostic testing
• Fluent in English
• Experience managing investigator-initiated studies, including previous Clinical Affairs or Scientific Affairs responsibilities
• Experience with sales and/or marketing in the healthcare industry
• Experience publishing research and/or working with others to publish research (journal articles, abstracts, posters)
• Experience working with third-party vendors (agencies, CROs, data analytics companies)
• Familiarity with point of care or other diagnostic platforms; expertise or understanding of the management of Acute Coronary Syndromes or cardiac biomarkers is a plus
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with a wide range of stakeholders (thought leaders, hospital administrators, physicians, nurses, hospital IT personnel, sales personnel)
• Ability to travel; up to 50% travel required
• Motivated and able to work independently
• Results oriented
• Flexible and open to change

Abbott Germany has a range and variety of jobs on offer in a positive and dynamic environment that allows you to maintain a healthy work-life balance. We provide a variety of development opportunities as part of our comprehensive Talent Management Program. Your contribution to the company's success will be rewarded with a competitive salary package. We offer comprehensive benefits to suit the lifestyles of all our employees, from a retirement plan that is far above market average, a save-as-you-earn program, to educational scholarships for children, and health management initiatives for staff and their dependents.
Abbott is a truly diverse and global company. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all candidates.
Do you like the sound of this job and think you've got what it takes? Then send us your CV today. We look forward to receiving your application.