Medical Affairs Manager - Rapid Diagnostics

TN United Kingdom; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in rapid diagnostics is seeking a Medical Affairs Manager in Maidenhead. This role involves developing medical strategies, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and enhancing Abbott's scientific presence. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in clinical laboratory settings and a PhD or MD. Travel across the UK and EMEA/APAC regions is expected.

Benefits

Salary

Pension

Healthcare

Life Assurance

Flexible Benefits

Qualifications

• Clinical Laboratory Experience required.
• Experience in in-vitro diagnostics or pharmaceuticals.

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing medical affairs strategies.
• Collaborating with key experts to influence clinical utility.
• Overseeing product safety and performance evaluations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Presentation

Education

PhD

MD

Science degree

Job description

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Medical Affairs Manager - Rapid Diagnostics, Maidenhead

Client: Abbott

Location: Maidenhead, UK

Job Category: Not specified

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: a251ca6f585d

Job Views: 3

Posted: 15.05.2025

Expiry Date: 29.06.2025

Job Description:

The Opportunity

Cardiometabolic and Informatics (CMI), part of ARDx business, are recruiting for a Medical Affairs Manager based in Abbott’s Maidenhead office. The role primarily supports UK operations but also EMEA and APAC regions based on business needs.

We seek a leader capable of building peer-to-peer relationships with KOLs and Health Authorities, managing real-world data (RWD) generation studies, and possessing a strategic vision for diagnostics and tests.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing and executing medical affairs strategies
• Collaborating with key experts to influence the clinical utility of Point Of Care testing (POCT) through research, RWD, advisory boards, and HCP education
• Publishing key studies to enhance Abbott’s scientific presence
• Providing medical and scientific information to support opinions and safety assessments
• Contributing to marketing strategies with medical insights
• Responding to healthcare provider inquiries
• Overseeing product safety and performance evaluations
• Interacting with professional bodies and advocacy groups to promote diagnostic value
• Representing Abbott at conferences and meetings

Travel is estimated at 25%-30% across UK, Europe, and EMEA/APAC.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• PhD, MD, or related Science degree (Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry)
• Clinical Laboratory Experience
• Experience in in-vitro diagnostics or pharmaceuticals
• Leadership and People Management skills
• Knowledge of UK healthcare, NHS, and private providers
• Proven network-building with HCPs and KOLs
• Ability to discuss scientific studies effectively
• Entrepreneurial and collaborative mindset
• Strong communication and presentation skills

Abbott offers competitive benefits including salary, pension, healthcare, life assurance, and flexible benefits. Join us to help shape the future of healthcare globally.