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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.Working at AbbottAt 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 ofEmployees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar yearAn excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contributionTuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degreeA 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 FortuneA 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 scientistsThe OpportunityThe Senior Director leads Abbott Diabetes Care (ADC) medical affairs activities in North America (US and Canada). The position has functional responsibility for regional medical affairs, including medical monitoring and health hazard assessments to assess medical risk both for products under development and in the field. This person will establish and leverage critical relationships with regional key opinion leaders at scientific conferences and advisory boards and engage in projects related to research, medical education and medical communication. Provide medical support for the commercial organization. Provide strategic guidance through participation in key associations (medical, clinical, industry) to influence policy and regulations regarding medical devices.Position reports to the Chief Medical Officer, interacts closely with area functions, in country senior staff and in country marketing and commercial teams. Leads dedicated medical affairs staff.Position is full-time remote in the U.S.What You’ll Work OnHas regional responsibility for all medical affairs functions and activities, providing medical oversight and decision making for all critical product issues. Serves as a regional product safety officer and is responsible for regional safety assessments for adverse events related to products.Leads regional scientific advisory boards and liaises with regional key opinion leaders on generating ideas for future product/device development, expanded labelling of existing products/devices and scientific communication of safety/efficacy of current products.Pilots new projects involving the regional medical community in alliance with global functions.Supports regional commercial/marketing teams by working closely with in country staff on development of medical communication, advises commercial/marketing personnel regarding features, benefits and competitive advantages.Supports ADC’s activities in training and continuous medical education. Participates in local, state, national and international medical/industry governmental meetings, providing strategic guidance to the Division through participation in these key associations to influence policy and regulations regarding medical devices.Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and performing other duties as assigned by management.Approximately 40% travel.Accountability / Scope:Owns the medical affairs work stream within the region, which has a critical impact on the business.Leads dedicated medical affairs staff in the region.Embedded in a network of medical and clinical experts and contributes to the global medical/clinical strategy through this network.Supervisory / Management: Direct reports: Up to 7 exempts and up to 1 Non-exemptIndirect reports: Up to 30 exemptsRequired Qualifications MD degree with board certification and competency in clinical diabetes care.Minimum of 5 years of industry experience in a management role.Minimum of 3 years of industry experience managing teams of 5 or more people.Hands-on experience in the management of patients with diabetes.Scientific credibility with internal and external groups; must convey complex scientific and clinical information to wide variety of audiences.Interacts frequently with key experts.Fluency in English.Preferred QualificationsAdditional post-graduate qualification such as Master’s Degree in public health, health economics or health policy.Knowledge of clinical research, medical risk management and/or medical device regulations is preferred.Clinical background in diabetology / endocrinology.Experience with clinical study design, health economics or medical statistics.Fluency in French.Leadership Skills Team oriented with the confidence, maturity and integrity to work effectively with Abbott senior leaders, key opinion leaders and health care professionals. High personal integrity and ethics required.Excellent communication/organization skills required.Demonstrates persistence and diligence, is a team player and has strong communication skills.Able to demonstrate a high level of strategic thinking and business acumen within a strong and well-educated group in order to effectively manage internal and external relationships and gain credibility in the role.Driven to excel and capable of inspiring others to excellence as well.Able to envision a winning future for the organization and then help turn the vision into reality through hands-on action.Accepts the accountability for results of the team and provides clear direction with input from others.APPLY NOWLearn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.comFollow 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 @AbbottGlobalThe base pay for this position is $188,700.00 – $377,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.