Explore exciting Medical Affairs job opportunities. Medical affairs roles are pivotal in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, bridging the gap between scientific research and clinical practice. Professionals in this field engage in medical communication, clinical research, and strategic planning to advance patient care and therapeutic outcomes. These positions require a strong scientific background, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of the regulatory environment.2 Medical Affairs jobs in the United Arab Emirates
EMEA Director, Medical Affairs - Infectious Disease
Dubai, Dubai
Abbott Laboratories
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A global healthcare company is seeking a Director of Medical Affairs for Infectious Disease in Dubai. This leadership position involves developing medical strategies, fostering relationships with opinion leaders, and overseeing cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate holds a Doctorate and has extensive experience in medical management. Join a diverse team committed to improving healthcare outcomes. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Director Medical Affairs - Infectious Disease, EMEA (m/f/d)
Dubai, Dubai
Abbott
Posted 8 days ago
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At Abbott, we're committed to helping people live their best possible life through the power of health. For more than 125 years, we've brought new products and technologies to the world in nutrition, diagnostics, medical devices and branded generic pharmaceuticals that create more possibilities for more people at all stages of life. Today, 114,000 of us are working to help people live not just longer, but better, in the more than 160 countries we serve.
Abbott is currently looking to recruit a
**Director Medical Affairs - Infectious Disease, EMEA (m/f/d)**
_Based in Dubai, UAE_
The Infectious Disease business unit is part of Abbott Rapid Molecular Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies to support diagnostic testing which provides important information for treatment and management of diseases and other conditions. This role requires a deep understanding of the health care industry, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with various internal and external stakeholders. The role develops relationships with a variety of stakeholders and health care experts, such as global partners and governmental or non-governmental organizations.
**MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:**
+ Leads efforts to define and implement medical strategies for the Infectious Disease in EMEA.
+ Creates and executes annual plan.
+ Identifies and establishes relationships with opinion leaders involved disease states or technical initiatives across the region.
+ Writes study protocols; monitors study progress; analyses results and works with investigators to publish papers. Works and publications must be accepted as medically important and useful in moving accepted science forward and/or influencing medical policy.
+ Must be recognized as a subject matter expert in field and as such collaborate with other key opinion leaders.
+ Prepares medical posters and abstracts and presents at key professional meetings in the Region.
+ Leads cross functional team involved in developing patient and physician education materials.
+ Acts as a liaison between Customers/Quality/Regulatory and technical organizations when medical issues arise.
+ Leads efforts of the Medical Affairs Managers located in EMEA Region.
+ Must comply with and enforce all Office of Ethics and Compliance guidelines.
+ As a senior member of the Medical Affairs organization, this role establishes contacts with key scientists around EMEA.
+ Provides input to the design of new products; technologies and OEM opportunities.
+ Identifies and recommends opportunity to gain additional product claims to improve medical utility.
**EDUCATION:**
+ Doctorate Degree (± 19 years)
+ Medical Doctor
**EXPERIENCE:**
+ 5-10 years product development/medical management experience.
+ 2-4 years business unit or general management experience.
+ Knowledge of regulations and standards affecting IVDs and Biologics.
+ Must have previously developed external relationships with key scientists or medical professionals.
+ Must have previously established and executed on Medical Affairs and/or R&D plan.
+ Industry, product, and customer knowledge required.
+ Must have strong interpersonal skills, good communication skills and medical writing skills.
+ Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
Connect with us at on Facebook at and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
To request accommodation, please call or email
Abbott is currently looking to recruit a
**Director Medical Affairs - Infectious Disease, EMEA (m/f/d)**
_Based in Dubai, UAE_
The Infectious Disease business unit is part of Abbott Rapid Molecular Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies to support diagnostic testing which provides important information for treatment and management of diseases and other conditions. This role requires a deep understanding of the health care industry, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with various internal and external stakeholders. The role develops relationships with a variety of stakeholders and health care experts, such as global partners and governmental or non-governmental organizations.
**MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:**
+ Leads efforts to define and implement medical strategies for the Infectious Disease in EMEA.
+ Creates and executes annual plan.
+ Identifies and establishes relationships with opinion leaders involved disease states or technical initiatives across the region.
+ Writes study protocols; monitors study progress; analyses results and works with investigators to publish papers. Works and publications must be accepted as medically important and useful in moving accepted science forward and/or influencing medical policy.
+ Must be recognized as a subject matter expert in field and as such collaborate with other key opinion leaders.
+ Prepares medical posters and abstracts and presents at key professional meetings in the Region.
+ Leads cross functional team involved in developing patient and physician education materials.
+ Acts as a liaison between Customers/Quality/Regulatory and technical organizations when medical issues arise.
+ Leads efforts of the Medical Affairs Managers located in EMEA Region.
+ Must comply with and enforce all Office of Ethics and Compliance guidelines.
+ As a senior member of the Medical Affairs organization, this role establishes contacts with key scientists around EMEA.
+ Provides input to the design of new products; technologies and OEM opportunities.
+ Identifies and recommends opportunity to gain additional product claims to improve medical utility.
**EDUCATION:**
+ Doctorate Degree (± 19 years)
+ Medical Doctor
**EXPERIENCE:**
+ 5-10 years product development/medical management experience.
+ 2-4 years business unit or general management experience.
+ Knowledge of regulations and standards affecting IVDs and Biologics.
+ Must have previously developed external relationships with key scientists or medical professionals.
+ Must have previously established and executed on Medical Affairs and/or R&D plan.
+ Industry, product, and customer knowledge required.
+ Must have strong interpersonal skills, good communication skills and medical writing skills.
+ Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
Connect with us at on Facebook at and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
To request accommodation, please call or email
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