Director, Medical Affairs (m/f/d)
Core
Strategic leadership role shaping the future of mechanical circulatory support and hemodynamic management for heart failure patients globally.
Role type
Director, Global Medical Affairs (Heart Failure)
Builds
Clinical and scientific strategy for a portfolio of mechanical circulatory support and hemodynamic management products.
Domain
Healthcare / Cardiovascular Medicine / Medical Devices
Required skills
MD degree, clinical experience in cardiovascular disease, medical research, scientific publishing, risk management, regulatory affairs, investigator relations, grant management, professional society engagement, reimbursement strategy, off-label discussion management.
Preferred skills
Medical or surgical experience treating patients with advanced heart failure, additional languages beyond English.
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead Investigator Initiated Study and Research Grant programs; Develop priorities for Global Abbott HF ISS strategy; Provide medical guidance for product performance and safety; Support review, implementation, and publication of clinical trial results; Establish and implement product safety processes; Lead internal educational activities; Provide input to R&D on product portfolio; Support Abbott-led trials and evidence generation; Manage off-label discussions with clinicians; Assist market access with clinical input for reimbursement; Represent Medical Affairs with regulatory bodies.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with significant global travel (approx. 60%).
