Global Medical Director Cardiometabolic

ph3Global Medical Director – Cardiometabolic /h3 pAbbott | Established Pharmaceutical Division /p h3About Abbott /h3 pAt Abbott, we believe people live their fullest lives when they are healthy — physically, emotionally, and socially. As a global healthcare leader with more than 107,000 colleagues across 160+ countries, we develop life‑changing medicines and technologies that support health at every stage of life. /p pWithin our Branded Generics business, we make trusted, high‑quality medicines accessible to more than 18 million people every day, particularly in fast‑growing regions such as LATAM, APAC, India, and Emerging Markets. Our diverse portfolio spans critical therapeutic areas including Women’s Health, Gastroenterology, Cardiometabolic, CNS Pain, and Respiratory, addressing real and often unmet patient needs worldwide. /p pAbbott is a place where science, purpose, and people come together — and where diverse perspectives, inclusive leadership, and collaboration are essential to building better outcomes for patients. /p h3Your Impact /h3 pAs Global Medical Director – Cardiometabolic, you will play a pivotal role in shaping Abbott’s global medical strategy for the Cardiometabolic therapeutic area. Working as a trusted partner across functions, you will help define both short‑ and long‑term direction, ensuring that medical decision‑making remains scientifically rigorous, patient‑focused, and globally aligned. /p pYou will be a core member of the Medical Affairs Leadership Team within the Established Pharmaceuticals Division (EPD), contributing your expertise and perspective to key strategic decisions across Medical Affairs, Innovation Development. /p h3What You Will Do /h3 h3Medical Strategy Scientific Leadership /h3 ul liLead the global medical strategy and activities for the Cardiometabolic therapeutic area and assigned products /li liCollaborate closely with cross‑functional partners to translate scientific insight into meaningful medical and patient impact /li liIdentify unmet medical needs and mid‑ to long‑term opportunities for differentiation, innovation, and value creation /li liContinuously evaluate products within scope, identifying portfolio gap‑filling opportunities, including in‑licensing considerations /li liDevelop therapeutic area medical plans, integrating research priorities, publication strategies, real‑world evidence, and study initiatives /li liPrepare Target Product Profiles (TPPs) in partnership with cross‑functional teams /li /ul h3Evidence Generation Governance /h3 ul liLead and govern Global Medical Affairs research projects, including IIS, post‑marketing studies, observational and epidemiologic research, Phase IV and RWE studies /li liServe as Chair of the Scientific Review Committee for GMA‑led clinical research activities /li liJointly review and approve clinical activities led by Clinical Development teams /li liDrive high‑quality scientific content for digital initiatives aimed at both HCPs and patients /li /ul h3Collaboration, Safety Compliance /h3 ul liBuild and sustain strong collaboration with regional and local Medical Directors, ensuring alignment between global strategy and local execution /li liEstablish and maintain trusted, ethical relationships with Key Opinion Leaders and scientific societies /li liAct as a core member of the Product Safety Team, overseeing medical safety monitoring and contributing to PSURs, clinical overviews, and risk management plans /li liAs part of the Labeling Sub‑Team, provide medical input and scientific strategies for global and national label changes, including safety‑related updates /li liEnsure that all medical and promotional activities comply with global guidelines and regulatory requirements /li /ul h3People Leadership /h3 ul liLead and develop one direct report, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high‑performing environment /li liAttract, mentor, and retain talent through servant leadership, coaching, and empowerment /li liSupport a culture where diverse voices are encouraged and valued /li /ul h3What We’re Looking For /h3 h3Education Experience /h3 ul liAdvanced degree in Life Sciences, such as: ul liM.D. (preferred) with 5+ years of relevant pharmaceutical experience /li liPharmD / PhD with 7+ years of experience /li liM.Sc. with 10+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry /li /ul /li liStrong experience in Medical Affairs and/or clinical research, in pharma, academia, or equivalent settings /li liSolid understanding of clinical trial methodology, safety oversight, and regulatory requirements /li liProven experience engaging Key Opinion Leaders and scientific societies /li /ul h3Leadership Skills /h3 ul liFluency in English (written and spoken); additional languages are an asset /li liExperience in country or regional medical roles is desirable /li liDemonstrated servant leadership and ability to influence in complex, matrix environments /li liStrong communication, presentation, and stakeholder‑engagement skills /li liSound business acumen within the pharmaceutical industry /li liComfort operating in strategic roles with accountability and shared ownership /li /ul h3Why Abbott /h3 ul liPurpose‑driven work that improves access to healthcare globally /li liA culture that values diversity, inclusion, empathy, and thoughtful leadership /li liOpportunities for international collaboration and long‑term career growth /li liAn environment where your expertise, voice, and perspective truly matter /li /ul pAbbott is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to building teams that reflect the patients and communities we serve. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr