Reporting to the _Area Medical Director (APAC)_, the **Associate Medical Director** role is critical to establishing educational excellence for healthcare providers, fostering and maintaining educational and research collaborations with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and key academic institutions and execution of clinical studies. This is to build outstanding product awareness and advocacy in support of our scientific and business objectives.
For the right person this role can be based in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane.
**Responsibilities include (and not limited to)**:
- Development of regional strategies that build and maintain interactions with Key Opinion Leaders, academic institutions as well as throughout the medical community
- Clinical messaging for products in coordination with the commercial and Medical Affairs teams
- Develop and strategise educational programs for key stakeholders such as healthcare providers, payers and regulators in accordance with corporate and regional business goals
- Educate and coach the commercial team regarding clinical details of products and assist in the development of field activities
- Initiation of internal and external research projects involving present and future product pipeline
**Who we’re looking for**:
- MD degree with strong science/clinical background; MD PhD preferred
- 7+ years in the diagnostic industry, biotech, professional medical education, clinical research experience or equivalent experience in healthcare management
- Proven experience identifying and engaging with high-net-worth individuals and senior decision-makers
- High-level interpersonal skills including the ability to influence, build and grow relationships, both internal and external, across varied audiences
- Exceptional written, communication and presentation skills with the ability to articulate vision, mission and progress through effective storytelling and reporting
- Patient-centric, customer-focused and empathetic
- Proactive, resilient self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced innovative environment
**What we offer you!**
- Discounted Shares program
- Wellness Programs
- Professional and Personal development opportunities
- Being part of an organisation reputed to be a World’s Top Employer recognised for our workplace culture that values healthy living, diversity and equal prospect
**Abbott provides some fantastic benefits for our employees, these include**:
- Leading Learning and Development opportunities
- Wellness programs
- Being part of an organisation reputed to be a World’s Top Employer recognised for our workplace culture that values healthy living, diversity and equal opportunity
**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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.**
Abbott is committed to building a diverse workforce that values diversity across gender, age, culture, disability and lifestyle.
In order to be eligible to work for Abbott in Australia or New Zealand, you must hold current working rights with no restrictions for the respective country applicable.
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📌 Associate Medical Director (Diagnostics)
🏢 Abbott Laboratories
📍 Sydney