Global Medical Director Cardiometabolic

At Abbott, we believe people live their fullest lives when they are healthy — physically, emotionally, and socially. As a global healthcare leader, we develop life-changing medicines and technologies that support health at every stage of life. Within our Branded Generics business, we make trusted, high-quality medicines accessible to more than 18 million people every day, particularly in fast-growing regions such as LATAM, APAC, India, and Emerging Markets. Our diverse portfolio spans critical therapeutic areas including Women’s Health, Gastroenterology, Cardiometabolic, CNS & Pain, and Respiratory, addressing real and often unmet patient needs worldwide.

As Global Medical Director – Cardiometabolic, you will play a pivotal role in shaping Abbott’s global medical strategy for the Cardiometabolic therapeutic area, ensuring that medical decision-making remains scientifically rigorous, patient-focused, and globally aligned.

• Lead the global medical strategy and activities for the Cardiometabolic therapeutic area and assigned products.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to translate scientific insight into meaningful medical and patient impact.
• Identify unmet medical needs and mid- to long-term opportunities for differentiation, innovation, and value creation.
• Continuously evaluate products within scope, identifying portfolio gap-filling opportunities, including in-licensing considerations.
• Develop therapeutic area medical plans, integrating research priorities, publication strategies, real-world evidence, and study initiatives.
• Prepare Target Product Profiles (TPPs) in partnership with cross-functional teams.
• Lead and govern Global Medical Affairs research projects, including IIS, post-marketing studies, observational and epidemiologic research, Phase IV and RWE studies.
• Serve as Chair of the Scientific Review Committee for GMA-led clinical research activities.
• Jointly review and approve clinical activities led by Clinical Development teams.
• Drive high-quality scientific content for digital initiatives aimed at both HCPs and patients.
• Build and sustain strong collaboration with regional and local Medical Directors, ensuring alignment between global strategy and local execution.
• Establish and maintain trusted, ethical relationships with Key Opinion Leaders and scientific societies.
• Act as a core member of the Product Safety Team, overseeing medical safety monitoring and contributing to PSURs, clinical overviews, and risk management plans.
• As part of the Labeling Sub-Team, provide medical input and scientific strategies for global and national label changes, including safety-related updates.
• Ensure that all medical and promotional activities comply with global guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and develop one direct report, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing environment.
• Attract, mentor, and retain talent through servant leadership, coaching, and empowerment.
• Support a culture where diverse voices are encouraged and valued.