Scientific Affairs Director

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 115000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

WORKING AT ABBOTT:

At Abbott you can do work that matters grow and learn care for yourself and family be your true self and live a full life. Youll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelors degree
• A 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 Fortune.
• A 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 scientists.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

We are seeking a Director of Research & Scientific Affairs to provide scientific leadership across our Point of Care and Diagnostics portfolio with a focus on clinical chemistry biochemistry and molecular diagnostics. This role requires a PhDlevel scientist with a strong publication record industry experience and the ability to engage thought leaders and senior executives while leading highimpact research and evidence generation strategies.

WHAT YOULL WORK ON:

• Collaborate with Development Marketing Clinical and Regulatory teams to ensure optimal execution of data acquisition feature development and implementation and to support testing of new product features once incorporated into devices. Accountable for the performance of subordinates and the work output of managed subcontractors.
• Manage performance analysis and interpretation of research data from multiple sources including clinical studies animal models mathematical models and bench experiments. Provide strategic and tactical leadership in defining new product features or therapies based on research and a thorough understanding of clinical needs and benefits.
• Provide tactical and strategic input to the research organization based on clinical needs and field input. Define and collaborate with researchers to establish projects that drive product improvements aligned with identified clinical needs.
• Manage researchers developing data collection and analytical methods; utilize sophisticated tools to collect organize and analyze research data generated both internally and by external research partners.
• Provide expert leadership in study design including observational studies interventional clinical trials health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) and real-world evidence generation.
• Create review and critically evaluate research protocols statistical analysis plans and study endpoints to ensure scientific rigor and relevance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Clinical Development Biostatistics Regulatory Medical Writing and Quality to ensure compliant and timely study execution.
• Prepare monthly research progress reports. Coordinate contribute to and author technical papers abstracts and articles. Deliver presentations at internal scientific and medical meetings as well as external forums to promote research activities and provide scientific credibility for diagnostics products.
• Develop project plans and manage complex assignments with minimal supervision. Review project plans and progress with executive research management track deliverables and work with researchers to maintain project schedules.
• Provide creative and scientific input toward novel therapies at the Emerging Indication level.
• Contribute to and establish project budgets as required including capital personnel external research funding materials and preclinical testing requirements.
• Hire and retain a diverse highly qualified staff; provide ongoing performance feedback; set goals aligned with departmental plans; and drive execution through coaching and mentoring while maintaining a safe and professional work environment.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations applicable regulatory requirements and company policies and procedures. Maintain positive and effective collaboration with employees customers contractors and vendors at all levels.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD required in Biomedical Engineering Clinical Chemistry Biochemistry Molecular Biology or a closely related scientific discipline or MD MD/PhD with strong research background
• Strong publication record in peerreviewed journals; demonstrating depth of scientific expertise and research impact.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive research experience with 5 years of industry experience preferably in diagnostics medical devices or pointofcare technologies.
• Demonstrated strong research background with handson experience leading studies from concept through execution and publication.
• Minimum 35 years of people management or supervisory experience in a scientific or technical environment.
• Proven experience engaging KOLs external researchers and professional societies.
• Track record of influencing and collaborating with senior and executive leadership.

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The base pay for this position is

$149300.00 $298700.00

In specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Medical & Scientific Affairs

APOC Point of Care

United States > Princeton : 400 College Road East

Standard

Yes 15 % of the Time

Not Applicable

Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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