Global Medical Director – CNS & Pain

About Abbott

AtAbbottwe believe people live their fullest lives when they are healthy physically emotionally and socially. As aglobal healthcare leader with over 107000 colleagues in 160 countries we create lifechanging technologies that support health at every stage of life.

Within ourBranded Generics business we make trustedhigh qualitymedicines accessible to more than18 million peopleevery day particularly infast growingregions such as LATAM APAC India and Emerging Markets. Our diverse portfolio spans critical therapeutic areas includingWomens Health Gastroenterology Cardiometabolic CNS & Pain and Respiratory addressing real unmet patient needs worldwide.

Abbott is a place wherescience purpose and people come together and where diverse perspectives are essential to building better outcomes for patients.

Your Impact

AsGlobal Medical Director CNS & Pain you will playa central rolein shaping global medical strategy and advancingpatientfocusedsciencedriveninnovation. As acore member of the Need State Team and Medical Affairs Leadership Team you will collaborate across functions and geographies to guidelongtermtherapeutic strategy and ensure scientific excellence across the product lifecycle.

This role offers the opportunity toinfluence strategy mentor colleagues and contribute meaningfully to patientcareataglobal scale within a collaborative and inclusive leadership environment.

WhatYoullBe Doing

Strategic Leadership & Collaboration

• Shape and cocreate1and 5year therapeutic area strategiesas a core member of theCross-functional TATeam.

• Partner closely withcrossfunctionalleaders(I&D Commercial Public Affairs Affiliates) to ensure strong medical alignment and shared ownership.

• Lead and strategically contributeto key Medical Affairs decisions within a collaborative leadership team.

Medical & Scientific Excellence

• Lead globalMedical Affairs strategy and executionfor CNS & Pain therapeutic areas.

• Translate insights from patients healthcare professionals and scientific stakeholders into clear scalable medical opportunities.

• Identifyunmet medical needs andguide innovative development andinlicensingopportunities.

• DevelopTarget Product Profiles (TPPs)in collaboration withcrossfunctionalpartners.

Knowledge Sharing & Capability Building

• Providehighqualitymedical guidance education and training to global and affiliate teams.

• Leadmedical plans research initiatives and publication strategiesrooted in real patient needs.

• Review scientific literature and emerging trends (including digital solutions) to enhance disease management and patient outcomes.

Thought Leadership & External Engagement

• Build andmaintaintrusted scientific partnershipswith Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and scientific societies.

• Overseehighqualitymedical content for digital platforms targeting patients and healthcare professionals.

Governance Safety & Compliance

• Serve as an active member ofTherapeutic Area Review Committees Product Safety Teams and LabelingSubTeams.

• Ensure robust oversight of clinical activities safety monitoring risk management plans and regulatory documentation.

WhatYoullBring

We recognize thatcareer paths are notone size fits all and we welcome diverse experiences that meet the roles intent.

Required:

• M.D.(preferred) with minimum 5 years experience in the relevant field of the pharmaceutical industry.
• An advanced degree in life sciences: i.e. with a minimum of 10 years experience in the relevant field of the pharmaceutical industry
• Pharm D / PhD with a minimum of 7 years experience in the relevant field of the pharmaceutical industry

• Strong understanding ofclinical trial design safety oversight and regulatory environments

• Experience working withKOLs and scientific societies

• Fluent English (additionallanguages a plus)

Desired:

• Experience in country or regional medical leadership roles

• Strongservant leadershipmindset empowering teams fostering inclusion and supporting growth

• Excellent communication storytelling and presentation skills

• Strong business acumen combined with curiosity and empathy

Why Abbott

• Purposedrivenwork thatimproves access to healthcare globally

• A culture that valuesdiversity inclusion and thoughtful leadership

• Opportunities forinternational collaboration and career growth

• An environment whereyourexpertise voice and perspective truly matter

Abbott is proud to be anEqual Opportunity Employer committed to building teams that reflect the patients and communities we serve.

Ready to Join Us

If this opportunity excites you wed love to learn more about you.
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