Molecular Diagnostics Medical Affairs Director

Abbott Laboratories; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 149,000 - 299,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage in HIP PPO plan

High employer contribution retirement

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories seeks a Director, Medical Affairs – Molecular Diagnostics to lead clinical strategy for the global diagnostic portfolio. You will guide medical evidence, regulatory submissions, and lifecycle management across Abbott Molecular, shaping uses, claims, and evidence generation.

You will partner with Regulatory, Reimbursement, and Quality teams to ensure compliant, scientifically robust products.

Qualifications

• MD/DO/MBBS or equivalent medical degree is required.
• Demonstrated emotional intelligence and strong communication skills.
• Ability to influence, collaborate with, and build trust across matrixed organizations.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical leadership for molecular diagnostics product development, regulatory submissions, and lifecycle management.
• Oversee clinical evidence generation, trial design, endpoint selection, and evidence plans.
• Collaborate with Regulatory, Market Access, and Quality teams to ensure compliance and successful submissions.
• Lead the medical affairs strategy and clinical interpretation of diagnostic claims and uses.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Influence

Education

MD/DO/MBBS or equivalent medical degree

Job description

Abbott Laboratories seeks a Director, Medical Affairs – Molecular Diagnostics to lead clinical strategy for the global diagnostic portfolio. You will guide medical evidence, regulatory submissions, and lifecycle management across Abbott Molecular, shaping uses, claims, and evidence generation.

You will partner with Regulatory, Reimbursement, and Quality teams to ensure compliant, scientifically robust products.