Field Medical Director, North America
Abbott
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $171,300 - $342,700 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Serve as the senior leader of the North America Medical Affairs field function, contributing to medical strategy development and translating strategy into clear, measurable field execution plans.
- Lead and develop a multi‑level Field Medical team (Directors, Managers, and MSLs), driving performance, accountability, coaching, and career development.
- Provide operational leadership for the MSL organization, including territory design, activity planning, and execution standards to ensure consistent, high‑quality field engagement.
- Maintain budgetary and resource oversight for the field team, ensuring efficient allocation of headcount and resources aligned to strategic priorities.
- Build and sustain strong cross‑functional partnerships to ensure field activities are aligned, collaborative, and well‑coordinated.
- Ensure all field medical activities are conducted in a compliant, ethical, and scientifically rigorous manner in accordance with local regulations and company standards.
- Serve as a key link between the field and internal stakeholders, synthesizing insights to inform medical strategy and evidence planning.
- Foster a culture of scientific excellence, continuous improvement, and patient‑centricity across the Field Medical organization.
Requirements
- MD, DO, PharmD, PhD, PA, or DNP with significant pharma and/or medical device experience in the diabetes or relevant therapeutic area.
- 5+ years of demonstrated experience leading Field Medical Affairs teams, with a proven ability to manage and develop senior‑level medical talent.
- Strong ability to translate medical and business strategies into clear, actionable field plans, with excellent communication skills.
- Proven capability to engage and influence KOLs, advisory board members, and key stakeholders, both internally and externally.
- Established track record of medical affairs leadership, including providing strategic guidance, conducting risk assessments, and supporting evidence‑based decision‑making.
Benefits
- Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan.
- An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.
- Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
medical strategy developmentfield execution plansterritory designactivity planningbudget oversightresource allocationcompliance standardsevidence-based decision-makingrisk assessmentsfield medical leadership
Soft Skills
performance managementcoachingcareer developmentcross-functional collaborationcommunicationinfluencestrategic guidancescientific excellencecontinuous improvementpatient-centricity
Certifications
MDDOPharmDPhDPADNP