JOB DESCRIPTION:
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. You’ll 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 bachelor’s 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:
Abbott Heart Failure (HF) develops innovative device‑based solutions for patients living with heart failure, spanning hemodynamic monitoring and mechanical circulatory support. Our mission is to help clinicians detect deterioration earlier, intervene more effectively, and improve outcomes for patients across the HF continuum.
We are seeking a Director of Medical Affairs to join a highly specialized team dedicated to the safe, effective, and evidence‑based use of heart‑failure technologies. This role reports directly to the Chief Medical Officer, Abbott Heart Failure, and plays a critical role at the intersection of clinical practice, innovation, and patient safety.
This is a unique opportunity for a heart‑failure–focused physician or scientist to influence:
- Device innovation and clinical development
- Quality and regulatory decision‑making
- Medical engagement with clinicians, investigators, and professional societies
This role is remote‑based.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON:
You will serve as a medical authority and strategic partner across Abbott HF programs, contributing expert clinical insight throughout the product lifecycle.
- Provide medical leadership and expert opinion across product development, clinical research, post‑market surveillance, quality, and compliance activities.
- Develop and maintain medical assessments, including medical platform documents, health hazard assessments, and risk/benefit evaluations.
- Serve as the medical representative on risk evaluation and investigation teams, contributing clinical judgment to quality and safety initiatives.
- Support clinical research activities, including Investigator‑Initiated Studies (IIS) and Research Grant programs, with regional responsibility.
- Provide medical input to regulatory, quality, and