Senior Medical Safety Analyst

About Abbott

Working at Abbott

Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.

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.

Our location in Columbus, OH, currently has an opportunity for a Senior Medical Safety Analyst.  In Research & Development (R&D) our ambition is providing innovative high-quality products, creating sustainable value, delivering superior user experience and enhancing health outcomes at all stages of life.

Primary Functions/Goals/Objectives:

As an experienced individual contributor in Medical Safety and Surveillance (MSS), independently leads the collection, assessment, and interpretation of safety-related information (chemical contaminants, microorganisms, allergens, etc.) to ensure compliance with applicable guidelines and scientific literature.  Provides expert support for global innovation and food safety programs through advanced medical and toxicological risk assessments for ingredients and finished products.

WHAT YOU’LL DO  

• Provide expert consultation on the medical impact of allergen and microbiological events, inquiries, and emerging risks.
• Participate in Materials of Interest programs (ingredient and finished product) and apply health-based guidance (e.g., EFSA, JECFA, EPA, ATSDR, Codex, etc.) to conduct advanced medical risk assessments for chemical contaminants.
• Represent MSS as a subject matter expert on cross-functional food safety workstreams, influencing risk management decisions.
• Independently research, synthesize, and interpret medical, toxicological, and safety data to develop comprehensive medical safety assessments addressing complex food safety variables.
• Prepare and deliver high-quality Medical Safety related analyses, reports, and/or assessments orally and/or in writing to stakeholders within and outside of the department.
• Stay current on evolving scientific literature and global expert guidance impacting consumer safety and proactively communicate implications to management.
• Develop and optimize medical safety tools, templates, and processes to enhance efficiency and consistency across MSS deliverables.
• Other duties/projects/support as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Required  

• Bachelor's degree in a related health or food science field (e.g., toxicology, food science, dietetics, human nutrition). 
• Strong understanding of fundamental toxicological principles and risk assessment framework.
• Minimum 3+ years of relevant industry experience in food safety, toxicology, or medical risk assessment.
• Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate complex medical and scientific data orally and in writing to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Note: Higher education may compensate for years of experience.

Preferred

• Master’s degree or equivalent industry or research experience.
• Proven experience applying toxicology and food safety principles within industry.
• Understanding of nutritional products and their safety profiles.
• Familiarity with health-based guidance values (EFSA, JECFA, EPA, ATSDR, Codex, NAM, etc.) in terms of toxicants. 
• Basic understanding of domestic and global regulations and international guidelines related to ingredient and nutritional product safety. 

MISC:

• This is an onsite role located in Columbus, OH – this is not a remote role/opportunity.

• * Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.
• 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.
• Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

The base pay for this position is $78,000.00 – $156,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.