Head of Medical Affairs

2 weeks ago

جدة, Saudi Arabia Abbott Laboratories Full time

**About Abbott**

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

**Working at Abbott**

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You will have access to:

- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
- A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

**The Opportunity**

Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands - including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, Glucerna® and ZonePerfect® - to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

**Primary Objective of Position**

The Head of Medical Science and Research, KSA, is responsible for the local delivery of medical-scientific strategy of the company’s products and interacts closely with other groups within the company, including the Commercial and Brand Team, Regional and Global Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, R&D (such as nutrition science, clinical research, RWE/HEOR teams), and others as necessary. The Head of Medical and Research, KSA, will also interact with relevant key opinion leaders, health care providers, researchers, advocacy groups, academic institutions, and government agencies globally. This position plays a critical role in bridging the gap between the medical and business aspects of the company.

**Major Accountabilities**

**Medical Affairs & Research**
- Scientific expert: Accountability for strategic planning and tactical implementation as it relates to the medical affairs, research (clinical and/or RWE/HEOR as required), and development areas.
- Acts as the company’s senior scientific consultant and as the therapeutic area expert to internal stakeholders such as the commercial organization including brand and R&D.
- Lead for HCP engagement and Key Opinion Leader relationships: Establish professional partnership relationships with KOLs and health experts/ authorities in the medical and infant nutrition fields to support core brands and shape the healthcare / consumer environment for nutrition.
- Develop new and manage existing external KOL relationships to contribute to (1) successful introduction of new products (2) shaping the healthcare environment for nutrition.
- Direct the implementation of an approved medical and scientific strategy of all company products.
- Set the agenda and lead advisory boards, investigator meetings, external medical strategy forums, and other key internal and external focus meetings as necessary.
- Manage the planning and execution of local clinical studies in accordance with

Abbott’s policies and procedures.
- Coordinate activities which provide clinical, dietetic, and scientific support to assist sales and marketing, product complaints and liabilities, including provision of information to sales force, customers and end users.
- Provide a scientific service for marketed nutritional products which is aligned to business needs and priorities.
- Work in close cooperation with regional and global colleagues to meet the medical needs of the affiliate. Drive claims development and approval process to align with business needs.
- Rapid communication and effective resolution of medical issues occurring within the affiliate to minimize reputational damage.
- Support institutional tenders preparation and submission.
- Ensure all promotional materials are approved in line with the Abbott Code of Business Conduct and local policies and procedures.
- Prepare and/or contribute to Medical / Regulatory / QA related policies and procedures.
- Keep up to date with the latest scientific research and clinical data relevant to nutritional products for Abbott products, and competitors.

**Cross-functional Collaboration**:
Be a strategic partner to business partners and ensure good communication to maximize cross-functional working and synergies across internal and external functions. Internally represent:

- medical as part of the local leadership team in the KSA affiliate.
- KSA as part of the EME-wide Medical Affairs & research leadership team.
- Work closely with the local GM, Marketing director, National Sales Director, and local leadership team, as well as the Regional Medical Director.

**Required Qualifications**:

- Medical Doctor\Physician degree, preferred with Clinical Nutrition Experience\PhD clinical Nutrition

Background:

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