Stellenbeschreibungph3Global Medical Director – Gastroenterology /h3 pAbbott | Established Pharmaceutical Division /p h3About Abbott /h3 pAt bAbbott /b, we believe people live their fullest lives when they are healthy — bphysically, emotionally, and socially /b. As a global healthcare leader with more than b107,000 colleagues across 160+ countries /b, we develop life‑changing medicines and technologies that support health at every stage of life. /p pWithin our bBranded Generics /b business, we make btrusted, high‑quality medicines accessible to more than 18 million people every day /b, particularly in fast‑growing regions such as bLATAM, APAC, India, and Emerging Markets /b. Our diverse portfolio spans critical therapeutic areas including bWomen’s Health, Gastroenterology, Cardiometabolic, CNS Pain, and Respiratory /b, addressing real and often unmet patient needs worldwide. /p pAbbott is a place where bscience, purpose, and people come together /b — and where bdiverse perspectives and inclusive leadership /b are essential to delivering better outcomes for patients globally. /p h3Your Impact /h3 pAs bGlobal Medical Director – Gastroenterology /b, you will play a central role in shaping Abbott’s bglobal medical strategy /b for the GI therapeutic area. Working closely with cross‑functional partners, you will help define bshort‑ and long‑term direction /b, ensuring medical decision‑making is scientifically robust, patient‑centered, and aligned with global and local needs. /p pYou will be a core member of the bMedical Affairs Leadership Team /b within the Established Pharmaceuticals Division (EPD), contributing your expertise and perspective to strategic decisions across Medical Affairs and Innovation Development. /p h3What You Will Do /h3 h3Medical Strategy Scientific Leadership /h3 ul lipLead the bglobal medical strategy and activities /b for the Gastroenterology therapeutic area and assigned products /p /li lipCollaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate scientific insight into meaningful medical and patient impact /p /li lipIdentify bunmet medical needs /b and mid‑ to long‑term opportunities for differentiation, innovation, and value creation /p /li lipContinuously evaluate products within scope, identifying bportfolio gap‑filling opportunities /b, including in‑licensing considerations /p /li lipDevelop btherapeutic area medical plans /b, integrating research priorities, publication strategies, real‑world evidence, and study initiatives /p /li lipPrepare bTarget Product Profiles (TPPs) /b in partnership with cross‑functional teams /p /li lipDrive scientific excellence by reviewing medical literature and generating differentiated ideas (including digital) to strengthen disease management and patient care /p /li /ul h3Evidence Generation Governance /h3 ul lipLead and govern bGlobal Medical Affairs research projects /b, including IIS, post‑marketing studies, observational and epidemiologic research, Phase IV and RWE studies /p /li lipServe as a member of the bScientific Review Committee /b, jointly reviewing and approving clinical activities led by Clinical Development /p /li lipEnsure high‑quality medical content for digital initiatives aimed at both HCPs and patients /p /li /ul h3Collaboration, Safety Compliance /h3 ul lipBuild and maintain strong collaboration with bregional and local Medical Directors /b, ensuring alignment between global strategy and local execution /p /li lipEstablish and sustain trusted, ethical relationships with bKey Opinion Leaders and scientific societies /b /p /li lipAct as a core member of the bProduct Safety Team /b, overseeing medical safety monitoring and contributing to PSURs, clinical overviews, and risk‑management plans /p /li lipAs part of the bLabeling Sub‑Team /b, provide medical input and scientific strategies for global and national label changes, including safety‑related updates /p /li lipEnsure that all medical and promotional activities comply with global guidelines and regulatory requirements /p /li /ul h3People Leadership /h3 ul lipLead and develop a team of btwo direct reports /b, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high‑performing environment /p /li lipAttract, mentor, and retain talent through bservant leadership /b, coaching, and empowerment /p /li lipSupport a culture where diverse voices are encouraged, respected, and valued /p /li /ul h3What We’re Looking For /h3 h3Education Experience /h3 ul lipAdvanced degree in Life Sciences, such as: /p ul lipbM.D. /b (preferred) with b5+ years /b of relevant pharmaceutical experience /p /li lipbPharmD / PhD /b with b7+ years /b of experience /p /li lipbM.Sc. /b with b10+ years /b of experience in the pharmaceutical industry /p /li /ul /li lipStrong experience in bMedical Affairs and/or clinical research /b, in pharma, academia, or equivalent settings /p /li lipSolid understanding of bclinical trial methodology /b, safety oversight, and regulatory requirements /p /li lipProven experience engaging bKey Opinion Leaders /b and scientific societies /p /li /ul h3Leadership Skills /h3 ul lipFluency in bEnglish /b (written and spoken); additional languages are an asset /p /li lipExperience in bcountry or regional medical roles /b is desirable /p /li lipDemonstrated bservant leadership /b and ability to influence in complex, matrix environments /p /li lipStrong communication, presentation, and stakeholder‑engagement skills /p /li lipSound bbusiness acumen /b within the pharmaceutical industry /p /li lipComfort operating in strategic roles with accountability and shared ownership /p /li /ul pWe encourage applications even if you do not meet every criterion. Many successful leaders grow into roles through experience, perspective, and motivation — not by matching every requirement on paper. /p h3Why Abbott /h3 ul lipbPurpose‑driven work /b that improves access to healthcare globally /p /li lipA culture that values bdiversity, inclusion, empathy, and thoughtful leadership /b /p /li lipOpportunities for binternational collaboration and long‑term career growth /b /p /li lipAn environment where byour expertise, voice, and perspective truly matter /b /p /li /ul pAbbott is proud to be an bEqual Opportunity Employer /b, committed to building teams that reflect the patients and communities we serve. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr
