Global Medical Director Cardiometabolic

pbGlobal Medical Director – Cardiometabolic /b /ppAbbott | Established Pharmaceutical Division /ppbAbout Abbott /b /ppAt 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. /ppWithin 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. /ppAbbott is a place where bscience, purpose, and people come together /b — and where bdiverse perspectives, inclusive leadership, and collaboration /b are essential to building better outcomes for patients. /ppbYour Impact /b /ppAs bGlobal Medical Director – Cardiometabolic /b, you will play a pivotal role in shaping Abbott’s bglobal medical strategy /b for the Cardiometabolic therapeutic area. Working as a trusted partner across functions, you will help define both bshort‑ and long‑term direction /b, ensuring that medical decision‑making remains scientifically rigorous, patient‑focused, and globally aligned. /ppYou will be a core member of the bMedical Affairs Leadership Team /b within the Established Pharmaceuticals Division (EPD), contributing your expertise and perspective to key strategic decisions across Medical Affairs, Innovation Development. /ppbWhat You Will Do /b /ppbMedical Strategy Scientific Leadership /b /plipLead the bglobal medical strategy and activities /b for the Cardiometabolic therapeutic area and assigned products /p /lilipCollaborate closely with cross‑functional partners to translate scientific insight into meaningful medical and patient impact /p /lilipIdentify bunmet medical needs /b and mid‑ to long‑term opportunities for differentiation, innovation, and value creation /p /lilipContinuously evaluate products within scope, identifying bportfolio gap‑filling opportunities /b, including in‑licensing considerations /p /lilipDevelop btherapeutic area medical plans /b, integrating research priorities, publication strategies, real‑world evidence, and study initiatives /p /lilipPrepare bTarget Product Profiles (TPPs) /b in partnership with cross‑functional teams /p /lipbEvidence Generation Governance /b /plipLead and govern bGlobal Medical Affairs research projects /b, including IIS, post‑marketing studies, observational and epidemiologic research, Phase IV and RWE studies /p /lilipServe as bChair of the Scientific Review Committee /b for GMA‑led clinical research activities /p /lilipJointly review and approve clinical activities led by Clinical Development teams /p /lilipDrive high‑quality scientific content for digital initiatives aimed at both HCPs and patients /p /lipbCollaboration, Safety Compliance /b /plipBuild and sustain strong collaboration with bregional and local Medical Directors /b, ensuring alignment between global strategy and local execution /p /lilipEstablish and maintain trusted, ethical relationships with bKey Opinion Leaders and scientific societies /b /p /lilipAct 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 /lilipAs part of the bLabeling Sub‑Team /b, provide medical input and scientific strategies for global and national label changes, including safety‑related updates /p /lilipEnsure that all medical and promotional activities comply with global guidelines and regulatory requirements /p /lipbPeople Leadership /b /plipLead and develop bone direct report /b, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high‑performing environment /p /lilipAttract, mentor, and retain talent through bservant leadership /b, coaching, and empowerment /p /lilipSupport a culture where diverse voices are encouraged and valued /p /lipbWhat We’re Looking For /b /ppbEducation Experience /b /plipAdvanced degree in Life Sciences, such as: /ppbM.D. /b (preferred) with b5+ years /b of relevant pharmaceutical experience /ppbPharmD / PhD /b with b7+ years /b of experience /ppbM.Sc. /b with b10+ years /b of experience in the pharmaceutical industry /p /lilipStrong experience in bMedical Affairs and/or clinical research /b, in pharma, academia, or equivalent settings /p /lilipSolid understanding of bclinical trial methodology /b, safety oversight, and regulatory requirements /p /lilipProven experience engaging bKey Opinion Leaders /b and scientific societies /p /lipbLeadership Skills /b /plipFluency in bEnglish /b (written and spoken); additional languages are an asset /p /lilipExperience in bcountry or regional medical roles /b is desirable /p /lilipDemonstrated bservant leadership /b and ability to influence in complex, matrix environments /p /lilipStrong communication, presentation, and stakeholder‑engagement skills /p /lilipSound bbusiness acumen /b within the pharmaceutical industry /p /lilipComfort operating in strategic roles with accountability and shared ownership /p /lipbWe encourage applications even if you do not meet every criterion. /bbr/Many successful leaders grow into roles through experience, perspective, and motivation — not by matching every requirement on paper. /ppbWhy Abbott /b /plipbPurpose‑driven work /b that improves access to healthcare globally /p /lilipA culture that values bdiversity, inclusion, empathy, and thoughtful leadership /b /p /lilipOpportunities for binternational collaboration and long‑term career growth /b /p /lilipAn environment where byour expertise, voice, and perspective truly matter /b /p /lipAbbott is proud to be an bEqual Opportunity Employer /b, committed to building teams that reflect the patients and communities we serve. /ppbReady to Join Us? /b /ppPlease submit your bCV as a PDF /b via our careers site.br/(If uploading multiple documents, please ensure they are added before saving your application.) /p