Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines. Our 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

ABOUT ABBOTT DIAGNOSTICS:

The key to successful treatment and full recovery is often fast, accurate diagnosis. Abbott’s life-changing tests and diagnostic tools provide insights that enable smarter, faster decisions and transform the way the world is managing health.

Our pioneering technology spans the world of healthcare operations — with medical diagnostic instruments, tests, automation and informatics solutions for hospitals, reference labs, blood centers, physician offices and clinics.

Our location in Lake County, IL currently has an opportunity for an Associate Medical Director, Product Lifecycle Support within our Core Diagnostics Division.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The Associate Medical Director, Product Lifecycle Support will manage the new assay development per project scope.  This position will be responsible for the medical support for new assay development, the IVDR compliance of new assay developments and collaborating with regulatory compliance in supporting assay development in other countries.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• As the Associate Medical Director – New Assay development, you will oversee the strategy, implementation, and responsibility for overseeing the direction, planning, execution, of medical opinions including establishment of medical platform document.

• Contributes to implementation of review of literature, providing daily medical support per project-wise need and facilitates completion of new assay development toward launching.

• Participates in cross functional discussion during product life cycle including design verification and design validation to ensure medical need coverage on new product safety and efficacy.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

Required  

• Associates degree required; Medical degree strongly desired.

• Position requires minimum 7 years of relevant experience.

Preferred    

• Clinical background with some knowledge in ordering testing, and how results impact medical decision making.

• Knowledge of diagnostics and/or clinical lab experience a plus.

• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to set goals and provide positive and constructive feedback respectfully to build positive relationships and improve business results.

• Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced changing environment.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance

• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans

• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs

• Paid time off

• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match

• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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