Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

At Abbott Heart Failure, our work is guided by our mission. We aspire to pioneer and increase access to life-saving, connected innovations that empower people to take control of their health by delivering seamless clinical solutions, from diagnosis to monitoring and treatment.  

We are seeking a Global Professional Relations Leader to join our team in Medical Affairs. The successful candidate will manage the development and execution of strategic engagement plans with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and professional societies in Heart Failure (HF). This role serves as a critical connector between Medical Affairs and cross-functional teams, driving impactful external collaborations that advance scientific leadership, support business objectives, and strengthen Abbott’s presence in the Global CMEMS and MCS fields. The Global Professional Relations Leader will report to the Chief Medical Officer/DVP.

What You’ll Work On

• Develop and execute KOL Engagement Strategy
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to create, update, and maintain a strategic plan for engaging KOLs - in alignment with HF Medical Affairs objectives
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned KOLs, ensuring consistent, high-impact engagement that supports business and scientific objectives.
• Track and report KOL engagement outcomes
• Monitor, analyze, and report on the effectiveness of KOL interactions, providing insights to inform future strategy and optimize engagement efforts.
• Drive the Professional Society Engagement Strategy
• In partnership with internal stakeholders, develop and implement a strategic plan for engagement with relevant professional societies in the HF space.
• Coordinate cross-functional input for professional societal engagements
• Facilitate collaboration across Marketing, Clinical Affairs, and Commercial teams to align societal engagement activities with broader organizational goals.
• Monitor and report on societal engagement activities
• Track activities, spending, and outcomes related to professional society engagements, ensuring transparency and strategic alignment.
• Serve as liaison to professional societies

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree.
• At least 8 years of device or pharmaceutical industry experience preferably in medical- or clinical affairs, marketing or sales.
• Significant experience with KOL interactions
• A thorough understanding of professional society and industry relations
• Demonstrated robust analytical individual skills and the ability to execute independently and through others while maintaining a high-standard of deliverables.
• An approachable and credible communication style, with exceptional verbal and written communication skills; to keep all levels of the organization informed, engaged, and motivated.
• Intellectual agility - able to pivot based on shifting priorities and balance multiple projects seamlessly in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work in a matrixed environment, strong cross-functional management by influence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Positive attitude, confidence, integrity, and professionalism. Initiative and self-motivation; strong work ethic; leadership and team orientation; strong proactive interpersonal skills with proven ability to work with others.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com

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.

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The base pay for this position is $129,300.00 – $258,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.