Regional Medical Advisor

The position within the EPD Medical organization with medical/scientific qualifications involves providing scientific/medical support in a non-sales capacity. This role requires significant contact with Abbott customers in the field while excluding employees primarily involved in monitoring or managing clinical studies. Reporting to the Senior Manager RMA/Head RMA, the role entails participation in the initiation, oversight, and follow-up of clinical studies and medical projects within the EPD Medical Organization. Activities must adhere to relevant processes and procedures, with collaboration among key members of the EPD Medical Organization, such as Medical Managers, Clinical Research Managers, and Medical Advisors, in the respective therapeutic area. The role includes fostering relationships, enhancing the Company's scientific credibility with Regional/National Opinion leaders, providing scientific and medical information, and maintaining key scientific knowledge for effective communication with physicians and opinion leaders. Responsibilities: - Ensure compliance with local, global, and national laws, regulations, guidelines, codes of conduct, and Company policies - Offer scientific and technical support to key opinion leaders and academic centers, facilitating access to current medical and scientific information - Design and deliver engaging high-science activities for Physicians and Key Opinion Leaders to drive Therapy Shaping - Assist in the oversight of clinical studies and medical projects within the relevant therapeutic area - Deliver unbiased scientific presentations to physicians individually or in groups - Collaborate in selecting qualified physicians for research collaborations or lecture/meeting support - Stay updated on competitor intelligence and communicate relevant information within the Company - Support Medical/Marketing teams in gathering insights from HCPs and Patients for brand plans/New products - Attend Scientific Societies meetings and Conferences, providing summaries of key messages for internal use - Assist physicians in directing requests for access to Company products based on legal and regulatory requirements - Support sales/marketing/internal teams in enhancing scientific and technical expertise - Participate in real-world data collection programs alongside Medical Affairs & Clinical Operations team Technical Competencies: - Therapeutic Area Expertise - Management Skills - Communication Skills - Compliance & Process Improvement Skills - Problem/Conflict Solving Ability - Priority Setting - Relationship Building Core Competencies/Attributes: - Adaptability - Initiative - Innovation - Integrity - Teamwork & Collaboration Key Interfaces: - EPD medical personnel, Marketing department, Sales organization, Healthcare personnel, Patients, Research Investigators, Key Opinion leaders, Institutions, Scientific or Medical Societies, International Medical Development/Global Project Team personnel Reporting Lines: - This position reports to the medical department's Senior Manager RMA/Head RMA Location: - Field-based Ideal Candidate Criteria: - Graduate or Post Graduate Medical Degree in Pharmacology or Allied Sciences - Keen interest in developing and maintaining expert knowledge in the assigned therapeutic area/product and medical research - Knowledge of scientific methods in clinical research and legislative/regulatory controls - Strong commitment to compliance, scientific quality, and integrity - Proficient in spoken and written English Career Development: Possible career development roles include Manager-Medical Affairs or Medical Advisor, Head of Affiliate Medical, Area Medical Advisor, EPD Strategic Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, GPRD, I & D, and Product Management.,