Regional Medical Director Respiratory & Immunology - Europe and Canada

About Abbott Diabetes Care : Abbott Diabetes Care is a global leader in diabetes management, committed to helping people with diabetes lead healthier, happier lives. Through continuous innovation and a steadfast commitment to quality, Abbott provides state-of-the-art glucose monitoring systems, including the renowned FreeStyle Libre product family. These products deliver accurate and consistent glucose readings, empowering patients and healthcare professionals to better manage diabetes. Abbott's mission is to advance diabetes care through groundbreaking technologies and unwavering support, ensuring the best possible health outcomes for individuals worldwide.

Objective of the Role :

• Ensure medical-scientific expertise in diabetes for Abbott Diabetes Care ACH (Austria and Switzerland), focusing on the FreeStyle Libre product family.
• Serve as the medical-scientific contact for Abbott Diabetes Care in Austria and Switzerland.
• Develop and implement medical-scientific strategies and programs based on current clinical evidence and business strategies.
• Organize and conduct trainings, seminars, and congresses, including serving as a speaker.
• Establish and support a network of medical-scientific experts, KOLs, HCPs, and professional medical societies, with a primary focus on the Swiss market.
• Collaborate with ADC Medical Affairs DACH, EMEAP, and Global Medical Affairs.
• Select, adapt, and implement documents, programs, and concepts from ADC Medical Affairs for Austria and Switzerland.
• Implement special FreeStyle Academy elements and events for Austria and Switzerland.

Main Tasks of the Role :

• Provide and apply medical-scientific expertise in diabetology to support FreeStyle Libre products in Austria and Switzerland. Collaborate with management and relevant departments to develop and implement business strategies and programs.
• Align and implement training and education courses for ADC ACH employees on medical-scientific topics.
• Perform general internal medical-scientific tasks (e.g., clearances, FMV, VEEVA tasks), support, and administration. Establish and maintain a network of professional societies, KOLs, physicians, and other specialist staff.
• Plan and implement advisory and expert boards, and supervise clinical research projects and medical-scientific projects.
• Organize medical-scientific programs for relevant congresses, including delivering specialist lectures.
• Collaborate with ADC Medical Affairs DACH, EMEAP, and Global Medical Affairs.
• Select, adapt, and implement documents, programs, and concepts from ADC Medical Affairs for Austria and Switzerland.
• Select, adapt, and implement special FreeStyle Academy elements and events in coordination with management and relevant departments.

Profile :

• Licensed human physician (or scientist) with doctorate or Doctor of Natural Sciences with Industry experience
• Several years of clinical experience in the field of diabetology and experience in the research-based pharmaceutical industry / medical technology industry, preferably in the therapeutic field of diabetes
• Sound medical-scientific expertise in medicine in the field of diabetology
• Solid network in diabetology, preferably in Switzerland and / or Austria
• Strategic and business understanding, entrepreneurial thinking
• Organizational skills and project management
• Digital literacy and technical understanding
• Ability to work in a team and creative drive
• Cross-functional collaboration and working in matrix organizations
• Fluent in German and English, French working level, Italian optional