Area Medical Director - Core Diagnostic, China

Abbott

  • Shanghai
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 29 days ago
JOB DESCRIPTION:ABOUT ABBOTT DIAGNOSTICS: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.We currently have an opportunity for an Area Medical Director - China.WHAT YOU’LL DOThe Area Medical Director will help lead the China Medical Affairs and R&D organizations that supports our business within China. Leads a team of medical directors in being medical representative to the in-country medical community and professional societies. This position will initiate the strategy and direct the implementation of research and development of assay products, medical education, medical customer engagement, health advocacy, clinical trials and be the medical expert for the entire region. This will include managing and working with Marketing on promotional activities, Commercial on customer engagement, and Finance in budget management.Responsibilities include:Provide leadership and direction over the Medical Affairs and R&D organizationDevelopment and distribution of educational symposiums, lectures, materials and engagementsEngage with policymakers, Key Opinion Leaders, and strategic customers.Along with other medical affairs and R&D staff, serve as Abbott representative to the medical and scientific community and key opinion leadersHelp guide and interface with the Medical and Scientific Research teams in selecting research sites, conducting studies and helping to establish studies.Works in collaboration with Marketing and Commercial to harmonize the customer experience through medical and scientific engagements, as aligned to medical strategy.Promotes and upholds the Abbott Quality and Compliance guidelinesEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRINGRequired:MD Degree requiredOverall 12-15+ years of overall experience out of which some experience into clinical and R&D is requiredMedical practice experience is a mustAcademic physicians are mandatory for this role.Preferred:PhD is preferredStrong organization, communication and ability to multi-task in a dynamic environmentPrevious experience with leading teams, developing strategic plans and collaborative initiativesKnowledge and workings of IVD, medical laboratories or assay developmentUnderstanding the complex medical, clinical, regulatory and quality environmentsMedical Devices/Diagnostics is preferred. Hospital, Academics & Clinical Organisation can also be preferred.WHAT WE OFFERAt 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 assistanceFinancial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plansHealth care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programsPaid time offThe stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communitiesThe base pay for this position is N/AIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.JOB FAMILY: Medical & Scientific AffairsDIVISION: CRLB Core LabLOCATION: China
Shanghai : 388 W. Nanjing Road, Ciros PlazaADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT: StandardTRAVEL: Yes, 20 % of the TimeMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not ApplicableSIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

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