Abbott

Manager, Field Medical Education & Training

Abbott

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • California • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $111,300 - $222,700 per year

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Design and implement onboarding and continuous education programs for North America Medical Affairs roles for Abbott Diabetes Care.
  • Apply adult learning and evidence-based cognitive principles to create engaging, scientifically rigorous content.
  • Develop and deliver blended learning experiences that can include self-paced modules, live workshops (virtual and in-person), podcasts, videos, and knowledge retention tools.
  • Align onboarding and ongoing learning with medical strategy and product lifecycle phases.
  • Develop and manage scientific content, including slide decks, FAQs, and educational resources tailored to healthcare provider audiences.
  • Conduct workshops, coaching sessions, and accompany colleagues during professional activities to enhance MSL effectiveness and field readiness.
  • Provide field coverage during MSL vacancies to ensure continuity of scientific engagement.
  • Collaborate with Medical Affairs leadership to align training and field activities with congress strategy and product lifecycle stages.
  • Lead pre-conference briefings and post-conference reporting for major medical congresses.
  • Support development of non-promotional materials for congresses, including posters, symposia content, and advisory board facilitation.
  • Partner with Clinical Affairs, Commercial, Market Access, Marketing, Public Affairs, and R&D to ensure training reflects current priorities.
  • Provide scientific input for sales training and speaker development initiatives.
  • Guide Medical Affairs Fellows through structured rotation milestones—including education, in person/virtual real-time engagement monitoring, shadowing, co-presentations—and track their progress and exposure to internal functions, documenting learnings and readiness.
  • Prepare and distribute MSL insight reports to share HCP feedback with Abbott medical, marketing, and commercial leadership to support strategic planning.
  • Ensure all activities and interactions are conducted in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, and company policies.

Requirements

  • Advanced degree (PharmD, PhD, DNP, MD, MS, or equivalent) with clinical or research experience in diabetes preferred.
  • Licensure/Board Certification Clinical licensure is required for the respective role (e.g., Nurse Practitioner, Physician Associate, or Pharmacist), in accordance with applicable state and/or national regulations.
  • Minimum 3 years in a health sciences field.
  • Prior MSL experience with demonstrated success in training or mentoring.
  • Strong knowledge of diabetes therapies (CGM, and emerging sensor technologies), strong ability to critically review and communicate scientific literature.
  • Excellent scientific communication, coaching, and presentation skills.
  • Technology Skills: Proficiency in e-learning software, MS PowerPoint, Word, and basic Excel; AI literacy preferred.
  • Therapeutic Expertise: Deep understanding of diabetes management, CGM technologies, and emerging platforms such as dual glucose-ketone sensors.
  • Training Leadership: Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering scientific training programs for field medical teams.
  • Field Coaching Experience: Proven ability to partner in field activities, provide feedback, and mentor MSLs in real-world HCP engagements.
  • Familiarity with Veeva CRM and field insight documentation
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Paid time off
  • Remote work options
  • Continuous sitting for prolonged periods

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
adult learning principlesevidence-based cognitive principlesscientific content developmenttraining program designscientific communicationcoachingpresentation skillsdiabetes therapiescritical review of scientific literaturefield coaching
Soft skills
collaborationmentoringleadershipfeedback provisionengagement monitoringstrategic planningcommunication
Certifications
PharmDPhDDNPMDMSClinical licensureBoard Certification