Director Medical Affairs - Infectious Disease, EMEA (m / f / d)

Abbott; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A global health company is seeking a Director of Medical Affairs for Infectious Disease in Dubai. You will lead medical strategies, build relationships with key opinion leaders, and influence medical policy. The ideal candidate holds a Doctorate and has extensive experience in medical management and product development. This role offers the opportunity to impact national health across the EMEA region.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years product development/medical management experience.
• 2-4 years business unit or general management experience.
• Knowledge of regulations and standards affecting IVDs and Biologics.

Responsibilities

• Leads medical strategies for Infectious Disease in the EMEA region.
• Identifies and builds relationships with opinion leaders.
• Acts as a liaison between customers and regulatory organizations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Medical writing

Leadership capabilities

Education

Doctorate Degree

Medical Doctor

Job description

Overview

Abbott is committed to helping people live their best possible life through the power of health. Abbott brings products and technologies in nutrition, diagnostics, medical devices and branded generic pharmaceuticals to life across more than 160 countries. Abbott is currently looking to recruit a

Director Medical Affairs - Infectious Disease EMEA (m/f/d) Based in Dubai, UAE

The Infectious Disease business unit is part of Abbott Rapid Molecular Diagnostics, bringing together teams and technologies to support diagnostic testing that informs treatment and management of diseases. This role requires a deep understanding of the health care industry, strong leadership, and the ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. The role develops relationships with stakeholders and health care experts such as global partners and governmental or non-governmental organizations.

Main Responsibilities

• Leads efforts to define and implement medical strategies for Infectious Disease in the EMEA region.
• Creates and executes annual plans.
• Identifies and builds relationships with opinion leaders involved in disease states or technical initiatives across the region.
• Writes study protocols; monitors study progress; analyzes results and supports investigators in publishing papers. Works and publications should advance accepted science and/or influence medical policy.
• Is recognized as a subject matter expert and collaborates with other key opinion leaders.
• Prepares medical posters and abstracts and presents at key professional meetings in the region.
• Leads cross-functional teams in developing patient and physician education materials.
• Acts as a liaison between Customers, Quality, Regulatory and technical organizations when medical issues arise.
• Leads efforts of Medical Affairs Managers located in the EMEA region.
• Complies with and enforces all Office of Ethics and Compliance guidelines.
• As a senior member of Medical Affairs, establishes contacts with key scientists around EMEA.
• Provides input to the design of new products, technologies, and OEM opportunities.
• Identifies and recommends opportunities to gain additional product claims to improve medical utility.

Education

• Doctorate Degree
• Medical Doctor

Experience

• 5-10 years product development/medical management experience.
• 2-4 years business unit or general management experience.
• Knowledge of regulations and standards affecting IVDs and Biologics.
• Experience developing external relationships with key scientists or medical professionals.
• Experience establishing and executing Medical Affairs and/or R&D plans.
• Industry product and customer knowledge.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and medical writing skills.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities.

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The base pay for this position is N/A. In specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Job Family: Medical & Scientific Affairs

Division: ID Infectious Disease

Location: United Arab Emirates, Dubai

Travel: Not specified

Medical Surveillance: Not Applicable

Significant Work Activities: Not Applicable

Required Experience: Director