Associate Medical Director – Global Medical Operations

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Associate Medical Director, Product Lifecycle Support, Global Medical Operations

The key to successful treatment and full recovery is often fast, accurate diagnosis. Abbott’s life-changing tests and diagnostic tools provide insights that enable smarter, faster decisions and transform the way the world is managing health.

Our pioneering technology spans the world of healthcare operations — with medical diagnostic instruments, tests, automation and informatics solutions for hospitals, reference labs, blood centers, emergency departments, physician offices and clinics.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of .
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit – an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

Our location in Lake Forest, IL currently has an opportunity for the Associate Medical Director, Product Lifecycle Support, within our Global Medical Operations

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

The Associate Medical Director (AMD), Global Medical Operations will participate in activities supporting the business related to all stages of assay development and on-market operations, including design of assays, data analysis, pre-market activities including regulatory submission, pre-launch activities and continued on-market support of launched assays both within the US and outside the US. This is truly a global medical role.

The Associate Medical Director will assist the Medical Director in writing medical opinions, participating in risk management activities, providing clinical assessments within the context of diagnostics.

The Associate Medical Director will also participate in activities related to development and launch of Core Diagnostic assays, sitting in on and collaborating with cross-functional teams within R&D and Operations.

Responsibilities include:

• Provides medical and scientific input for new assay development
• Contributes to review of literature, review of IVDR and other regulatory reporting requirements
• Participates in CFTs related to complaints and adverse events, AE reporting, risk analysis and safety monitoring.
• Provide medical support and input for submissions to the regulatory agencies and other regulatory/quality/compliance activities related to our Core Diagnostics assays.
• Participate in IVDR and Post-market surveillance activities

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING:

Required:

• Medical Degree from an accredited institution.
• Completion of an accredited clinical residency program
• minimum of 1-2 years post-residency clinical practice

Preferred:

• >5 years independent clinical practice
• >2 years diagnostics or medical device industry experience
• Clinical background with knowledge/expertise/experience in diagnostic and treatment algorithms and pathways, clinical practice guidelines, and medical decision making based on diagnostic test results.
• Experience and knowledge of medical devices diagnostic industry(s) is a plus.
• Knowledge/experience in clinical and scientific research methodology
• Strong management/leadership skills, excellent written and oral communication skills Contribute to a culture of collaboration, transparency, professionalism and respect
• Be a team player, bring a positive energy to the group, and understand the tenants of servant leadership.
• Ability to both receive and provide positive and constructive feedback respectfully to build positive relationships and improve business results.
• Ability to work effectively within a team, cross-functionally and in a fast-paced changing environment, where projects and activities can shift based on business needs.

Location: Lake County, IL

Travel: < 5% travel

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

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• Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. 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.

The base pay for this position is

$118,000.00 – $236,000.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Medical & Scientific Affairs

DIVISION:

HIAC Core Lab

LOCATION:

United States > Abbott Park : AP01A

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Yes, 5 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Yes

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

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

EEO is the Law link – English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

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