Oncology Medical Strategy Lead - Breast Cancer

Abbott; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 99,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories is seeking a Medical Strategist to lead the development of the Integrated Medical Strategy for the Oncotype DX Breast Recurrence Score product area. The role works across Medical and cross-functional teams to shape evidence plans and medical messaging for commercialization and launch efforts.

The position requires a strong oncology background, 7+ years of related experience, and travel up to 20% to support advisory boards, data translation, and stakeholder engagement across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in Medical Strategy, Medical Affairs, or related function in biotechnology/pharma/diagnostics/academia.
• Strong clinical, medical, or scientific background in oncology, with breast cancer experience preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 20% (overnight/weekend travel as needed).
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes integrated medical strategies to support product development, enhancement, commercialization and growth.
• Facilitates regular medical strategy meetings to socialize and review status and align with broader business strategies.
• Partners with cross-functional stakeholders to drive activities in evidence generation, KOL engagement, and translation of clinical data into medical messaging.
• Brings visibility and coordination to key medical deliverables to drive alignment and cohesive execution.
• Leverages SME to identify evidentiary gaps, risks, and opportunities for differentiation.
• Plans and facilitates annual Innovation Session to inform strategic planning.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree in life sciences

Tools

MS Office Suite

Project management software

Job description

Abbott Laboratories is seeking a Medical Strategist to lead the development of the Integrated Medical Strategy for the Oncotype DX Breast Recurrence Score product area. The role works across Medical and cross-functional teams to shape evidence plans and medical messaging for commercialization and launch efforts.

The position requires a strong oncology background, 7+ years of related experience, and travel up to 20% to support advisory boards, data translation, and stakeholder engagement across