[Hiring] Medical Review Officer @Abbott

Role Description

The MRO, a licensed physician, supports the Medical Director in overseeing Toxicology - Workplace Services. This role is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, providing clinical leadership, and contributing to the strategic direction of occupational medicine and drug testing programs.

• Directly supports management of the MRO-A team, nursing staff, and support personnel.
• Plays a key role in budget oversight, quality assurance, and stakeholder engagement (including regulatory agencies, internal leadership, and external partners).
• Reports to the Medical Director and operates within a highly collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with an active, unrestricted medical license; ability and willingness to obtain additional state licenses as required.
• Board-certified or board-eligible; Occupational and Environmental Medicine certification preferred.
• Current Medical Review Officer (MRO) certification (AAMRO or MROCC).
• Current DOT FMCSA Certified Medical Examiner (CDME) certification.
• Minimum of 10 years of clinical experience, including occupational medicine and knowledge of substance use disorders.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience serving as a certified MRO, with demonstrated knowledge of applicable regulations.
• Strong knowledge of federal regulations and occupational health guidance.
• Demonstrated leadership, decision-making, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant clinical/operational systems.
• Experience providing testimony, depositions, or serving as an expert witness preferred.
• Active participation in the ODAPC listserv required.

Requirements

• Prior leadership or people management experience in healthcare, corporate health, or regulatory environment preferred.
• Experience partnering with HR, Legal, or Compliance functions.
• Strong data analysis and reporting experience to support quality and operational decision-making.
• Experience in business operations, including budgeting and program management.
• Candidate should ideally be based in Kansas City. However, we are open to remote candidates within the United States.

Benefits

• 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.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.