Director, Medical Affairs
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Job Location:
Hochtaunuskreis - Germany
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Director Global Medical Affairs - Heart Failure
Abbott Heart Failure Division
Abbotts Heart Failure business is expanding its Global Medical Affairs organization and we are seeking an experienced Director Global Medical Affairs to help shape the future of mechanical circulatory support and hemodynamic management worldwide.
This strategic leadership role reports directly to the Chief Medical Officer / Divisional Vice President Global Medical Affairs and will be based in Europe.
Why This Role Matters
This is a highimpact position at the forefront of advancing innovative therapies for patients living with heart failure. The Director will play a key role in guiding the clinical and scientific strategy across a rapidly evolving portfolio partnering closely with Clinical Affairs R&D Market Access Marketing and Commercial teams.
The role requires a significant global presence (approx. 60% travel) to engage with investigators clinical sites and internal stakeholders.
This position will manage Clinical Research professionals to provide medical guidance for the business group including support to maintain focus on product performance and safety ISS grants and scientific addition Director will work cross functionally to support the review implementation and publication of clinical trial results. This role provides input to establish the range plans and goals for clinical science and is responsible for the implementation and maintenance of the clinical research-related policies processes and procedures related to their respective functional areas.
Director provides leadership and direction to product performance testing and evaluation use clinical and medical experience and knowledge in the area of clinical research and safety to direct risk management activities and serves as an advisor to Clinical Affairs to support publications abstracts and presentation of clinical research. Ensures critical input to establish and implement required product safety processes and procedures for new products and technologies as clinical studies are implemented worldwide regulatory approvals are obtained and new products are commercialized.
Key responsibilities
- Regionally responsible for Investigator Initiated Study and Research Grant programs
- Develop the priorities for the Global Abbott HF ISS strategy
- Responsible for medical affairs contributions to physician level professional education on advanced HF MCS and hemodynamic management
- Work with professional societies on increasing awareness and knowledge about advanced HF and hemodynamic management
- Assists the commercial and marketing teams with strategic customer and KOL interactions as needed.
- Leads and delivers internal educational activities related to HF
- Provide input to R&D on all aspects and stages of the product portfolio
- Support clinical affairs and help drive Abbott led trials and ensure the region is represented in critical evidence generation in the field of HF.
- Be responsible for off label discussions with clinicians in the OUS region.
- Assist market access with clinical input to reimbursement processes OUS
- Represent Abbott HF Medical Affairs in interactions with regulatory bodies
- Assists investigation teams by providing medical input as needed.
- Provides medical support for reporting to regulatory authorities when needed.
- Responsible for updating medical affairs procedural documents and submitting change requests when needed.
Key Requirements
- MD degree ( 8 years) with clinical experience in the cardiovascular disease area
- Applicants with documented medical or surgical experience treating patients with advanced heart failure will be preferred
- Experience with medical research and scientific publishing required.
- Industry experience preferred but not required.
- Fluent English required any additional language is a plus
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The base pay for this position is
N/AIn specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Medical & Scientific Affairs
DIVISION:
HF Heart Failure
LOCATION:
Germany > Hesse : Helfmann - Park 7
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Yes 50 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Not Applicable
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Post Residency Experience
- Occupational Health Experience
- Clinical Research
- Managed Care
- Primary Care Experience
- Medical Management
- Utilization Management
- Clinical Development
- Clinical Trials
- Leadership Experience
- Medicare
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