Head of Medical Affairs

Thornton Tomasetti; Selangor; On-site; MYR 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Malaysia is seeking a Head of Medical Affairs based in Petaling Jaya within the Established Pharmaceuticals Division (EPD). You will provide strategic and scientific leadership across Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, Medical Information and Medical Governance to ensure compliance and patient focus across Malaysia and Brunei.

Lead the Medical Affairs strategy for Malaysia and Brunei, build relationships with KOLs and healthcare professionals, oversee governance and clinical research,

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent scientific qualification with pharmaceutical industry experience.
• Significant Medical Affairs leadership experience within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Medical Affairs strategy for Malaysia and Brunei.
• Build relationships with KOLs and healthcare professionals.
• Oversee medical governance, clinical research activities, and promotional material reviews.
• Partner with Commercial, Regulatory, Market Access, Clinical Operations and other cross-functional teams to support business objectives.
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing Medical Affairs team.

Skills

Medical Affairs leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

People leadership

Communication skills

Education

Medical Doctor (MD) or equivalent

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION: Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You'll also have access to:

• Career development with a global healthcare leader.
• Opportunities to work across diverse therapeutic areas and markets.
• A collaborative and inclusive culture focused on innovation and patient outcomes.
• A company recognized as one of the world's most admired companies and best places to work.

The Opportunity

This position is based in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia within Abbott's Established Pharmaceuticals Division (EPD). EPD is committed to bringing trusted, high-quality branded generic medicines to patients across multiple therapeutic areas. As the Head of Medical Affairs, you will lead the Medical Affairs function for Malaysia and Brunei, providing strategic and scientific leadership across Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, Medical Information, and Medical Governance activities. You will be a key member of the affiliate leadership team, partnering closely with internal and external stakeholders to drive business success while ensuring the highest standards of compliance and patient focus.

What You'll Work On

• Lead and execute the Medical Affairs strategy for Malaysia and Brunei.
• Build strong relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), healthcare professionals, academic institutions, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Oversee medical governance, clinical research activities, and promotional material review processes.
• Partner with Commercial, Regulatory, Market Access, Clinical Operations, and other cross-functional teams to support business objectives.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Medical Affairs team while driving a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.

Required Qualifications

• Medical Doctor (MD) or equivalent scientific qualification with relevant pharmaceutical industry experience.
• Significant Medical Affairs leadership experience within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong scientific, clinical, and business acumen.
• Demonstrated people leadership and team development experience.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and influencing skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience across multiple therapeutic areas, including Primary Care, Specialty Care, Oncology, and OTC.
• Proven ability to translate complex clinical data into practical medical strategies.
• Strong track record of cross-functional collaboration and external stakeholder management.
• Experience leading medical teams through business growth and organizational change.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to balance long-term vision and operational execution.

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: EPD Established Pharma

LOCATION: Malaysia > Selangor : Imazium, No. 8, Jalan SS 21/37

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 15 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day) Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings.

An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

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