JOB DESCRIPTION:Job TitleSenior Specialist Medical AffairsThe Opportunity We are seeking a
Senior Specialist Medical Affairs supports both the Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) and Electrophysiology (EP) divisions. This is a fully remote position with travel throughout the Northeastern United States and Europe.
Abbott is a global leader in
Cardiac Rhythm Management and
Electrophysiology, pioneering innovative technologies that transform the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and heart disease. From advanced rhythm management therapies to breakthrough solutions for atrial fibrillation, we empower physicians with cutting-edge tools that improve patient outcomes and help people get back to living their lives.
What You'll Work On:- Establishes and develops early customer relationships with Fellowship Directors to establish ABBOTT brand identification and ABBOTT product adoption in the United States.
- Develops and maintains a data bank to track institutional programs, fellows and directors.
- Contributes to the development and maintenance of relevant speakers.
- Contributes to core and external fellowship curricula with quality education resources in cardiology, cardiac rhythm management and electrophysiology that further establish credibility and reliability with internal and external customers.
- Works with Product Marketing and Sales management to provide advanced continuing education for physicians, fellows and other clinical and economic customers across multiple specialties.
- Provides in-depth counsel to customers to understand and advance their understanding and capabilities related to ABBOTT products in multiple business segments.
- Identifies program 'champions' within the sales organization to implement initiatives and liaise with program directors and fellows.
- Mentor and train other team members, as needed, in curriculum design, development and VR Simulation for all applications
- Establishes and manages vendor relationships that offer products and services of value to fellows.
- Maintains the necessary communication skills and methods that provides for the exchange of strategic opportunity and program information valuable to fellows and ABBOTT field personnel.
- Incorporates occupational and career development issues of greatest importance to fellows into ABBOTT initiatives.
- Maintains an in-depth knowledge of Company products, therapies, educational market and business objectives in order to develop and implement continuing education programs.
- Monitors competitive fellows program activities.
- Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
- Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned.
Required Qualifications:- Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Life Sciences or equivalent.
- 8+ years training experience in the design/manufacture/sales/training of medical devices.
- Related product training/teaching experience.
- Ability to apply the fundamental concepts and practices to conduct needs assessment and design fellow training programs.
- Professional training/education certification or designation, preferred.
- Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred.
- Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
- Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
- Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
- Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
- Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
- Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.
- Ability to travel approximately 40%, including internationally and some weekends throughout the year.
- Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Apply NowLearn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life.
The base pay for this position is $113,300.00 - $226,700.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:Medical & Scientific Affairs
DIVISION:CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management
LOCATION:United States of America : Remote
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT:Standard
TRAVEL:Yes, 50 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)
