Scientific Affairs Director

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific leadership across the Point of Care and Diagnostics portfolio, focusing on clinical chemistry, biochemistry, and molecular diagnostics.
• Collaborate with Development, Marketing, Clinical, and Regulatory teams to ensure optimal execution of data acquisition and product feature development.
• Manage the performance, analysis, and interpretation of research data from clinical studies, animal models, and bench experiments.
• Provide strategic input to the research organization to define new product features based on clinical needs and field input.
• Lead study design for observational studies, interventional clinical trials, health economics and outcomes research (HEOR), and real-world evidence generation.
• Author technical papers, abstracts, and articles, and deliver presentations at internal and external scientific forums.
• Hire, mentor, and manage a diverse team of researchers, ensuring high performance and a professional work environment.
• Ensure all research activities comply with FDA regulations and company policies.

Requirements

• PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a closely related discipline; MD or MD/PhD preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive research experience.
• At least 5 years of industry experience, preferably in diagnostics, medical devices, or point-of-care technologies.
• 3–5 years of people management or supervisory experience in a scientific or technical environment.
• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
• Proven experience engaging Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), external researchers, and professional societies.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with senior and executive leadership.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities within a global international company.
• Comprehensive medical coverage through the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO plan.
• Excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contributions.
• Tuition reimbursement and specialized student debt and education programs.
• A diverse and inclusive work environment recognized by Fortune and other industry leaders.

About the Company

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, including diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines. With 115,000 colleagues serving people in more than 160 countries, we are dedicated to advancing innovative technologies that improve global health.