Medical & Scientific Affairs Lead Rapid Diagnostics - Infectious Disease

Abbott; Taplow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare leader is looking for a Clinical Trial Manager in Taplow, UK. The role involves overseeing planning, execution of clinical trials, and building networks. A degree in Microbiology or Infectious Diseases is necessary, along with experience in stakeholder engagement. Benefits include career development opportunities and a strong commitment to diversity. This position supports important diagnostic testing for treatment and management of diseases.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Award-winning workplace

Diversity initiatives

Qualifications

• Education in Microbiology or Infectious Diseases required.
• Strong background in engaging clinical stakeholders.
• Proven track record in maintaining professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and execution of clinical trials.
• Contribute to clinical protocol implementation.
• Recruit clinical investigators and negotiate study designs.

Skills

Clinical stakeholder engagement

KOL management

Communication of scientific content

Networking and relationship maintenance

Knowledge of UK healthcare industry

Education

Degree in Microbiology or Infectious Diseases

Job description

Responsibilities

• Serve as a highly knowledgeable resource within the organization, overseeing the direction, planning, and execution of clinical trials and research activities.
• Contribute to the implementation of clinical protocols and facilitate completion of final reports.
• Recruit clinical investigators and negotiate study design and costs.
• Plan and execute Investigator‑Initiated Studies (IIS) and sponsored studies.
• Participate in adverse event reporting and safety monitoring responsibilities.
• Coordinate and provide reporting information for submissions to regulatory agencies.
• Monitor adherence to protocols and determine study completion.
• Oversee investigator initiatives and group studies.
• Act as a consultant/liaison with other corporations under licensing agreements.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Microbiology or Infectious Diseases (or equivalent diploma/degree).
• Experience: Strong background in clinical stakeholder engagement and Key Opinion Leader (KOL) management.
• Proven track record in building networks and maintaining relationships.
• Expertise in communicating scientific content to diverse audiences.
• Thorough knowledge of the UK healthcare industry, including NHS and private providers.
• Familiarity with diagnostic industry practices in infectious diseases and relevant markets.

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people's health. Abbott Rapid Diagnostics is part of Abbott's Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry‑leading technologies to support diagnostic testing that provides important information for treatment and management of diseases and other conditions.

We are always looking toward the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Benefits

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.