[Hiring] Medical Science Liaison @Abbott

Role Description

This position will be located remotely near a major airport in the eastern Continental United States. Ideally, the person hired will be located near a major airport near the Eastern US Territory.

This role is in the Abbott Point of Care Business Unit. Abbott Point of Care is a global leader in providing critical medical diagnostic and data management products for rapid blood analysis that are intuitive, reliable, and cost-effective. Our i-STAT System is an advanced, portable diagnostic tool that provides real-time, lab-quality results within minutes to accelerate patient-care decision-making.

Join Abbott Point of Care as a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) and serve as the scientific expert for our innovative point-of-care diagnostic solutions. In this field-based role, you'll build trusted relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), healthcare organizations, and clinical experts, driving scientific exchange and advancing the understanding of our products across the healthcare community.

What You Will Do

• Partner closely with Medical Affairs and Commercial teams to provide scientific insights, support research collaborations, and strengthen Abbott's presence within the diagnostic and healthcare landscape.
• Build and maintain relationships with national and regional KOLs, healthcare providers, and academic centers.
• Lead scientific discussions and deliver clinical education on Abbott Point of Care products and relevant therapeutic areas.
• Support research collaborations, publications, advisory boards, and scientific exchange initiatives.
• Serve as a trusted scientific resource for external experts, healthcare organizations, and internal stakeholders.
• Present scientific and clinical data at meetings, congresses, and educational events.
• Gather and share medical insights from the field to help shape strategic priorities and initiatives.
• Support medical information requests and provide scientific guidance on product data and clinical evidence.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to develop scientific materials and educational programs.
• Represent Medical Affairs at national conferences and scientific meetings.
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout a multi-state territory.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6+ years of clinical/medical affairs experience, preferably in the medical device industry.
• Understanding of the clinical laboratory, assay/instrument principles involving in vitro diagnostic product design and usage, and the scientific, statistical, regulatory and compliance requirements of clinical research.
• Bachelor’s Degree (ideally in a similar area).
• 75% Travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Medical Information, Regulatory Affairs, and/or Medical Communications experience in the diagnostics/medical device/pharmaceutical industry is preferred.
• Influence and lead both with and without direct authority.
• Ability to confidently speak in public, lead meetings and group discussions.
• Form and develop long-term strategic and professional relationships; display socially and professionally appropriate behavior.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, initiative, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced degree (master's or PhD, MD or another doctorate) is preferred.
• Ensure all activities comply with applicable regulations, industry standards, and company policies.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and influence KOLs, healthcare professionals, and scientific experts.
• Strong scientific communication and presentation skills.
• Experience interpreting and discussing clinical and scientific data.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a highly collaborative environment.

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 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.