ABBOTT LABORATORIES Manager, Scientific Affairs, Hematology/Coagulation Salary in the United States

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 103,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Manager of Scientific Affairs is a global role with focus in the United States. Major objectives for this individual contributor role include:

Executes Scientific Affairs activities aligned to Divisional strategies and objectives. Builds & improves the scientific credibility of Abbott Hematology within professional organizations and national and international healthcare communities. Provides scientific support to Hematology Research & Development, Hematology Commercial organization and Hematology Customers.

PRIMARY JOB SCOPE:

The Manager of Scientific Affairs is responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system. This position is responsible for achieving Scientific Affairs goals & objectives; complies with QSR and OEC procedures.

Responsibilities include:

Initiates and conducts investigator-initiated and/or Abbott-sponsored research studies. Acts as study manager. Monitors study progress and analyzes results. Establishes & manages relationships with Key Opinion Leaders in Hematology, locally and internationally. Establishes & sustains scientific publication pipeline by collecting, analyzing and interpreting results, providing input to manuscripts/ posters/ presentation and by authoring and co-authoring of manuscripts. Presents scientific data at local and international symposia, educational events, customers visits and conferences. Creates educational/training material for internal (Commercial and Marketing organization) and external (customers and potential customers) stakeholders. Acts as Subject Matter Expert in product development, regulatory registration and on-market product quality issues. Monitors competitor information and relevant hematology scientific literature.

MINIMUM EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum MS / MT or lead authorship of original research in peer-reviewed journal(s) or membership by examination of professional association (Ex: ASCP; CAP; IBMS; RCPath).
• PhD / MD highly desired
• More than 5 years of Scientific experience
• Experienced in scientific research process: development of hypothesis, experimental design and publication of results
• Experienced balancing scientific requirements with financial and/or commercial needs
• Led or supported comparative evaluation of diagnostic analyzers in clinical laboratories or industry
• Familiar with applicable area regulatory constraints for IVD product development

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Industry background in the field the Medical Devices/In Vitro Diagnostics
• Working knowledge of hematology instrument technologies and the pathophysiology of blood cells
• Proven track record of product development experience
• Experience with algorithm development is a plus
• Engineering degree in the field of biomedical and/or computer sciences is a plus
• Key attributes:
  • Strong organizational, planning and problem-solving skills and techniques
  • Ability to prioritize multiple competing tasks
  • Solid understanding of biostatistics: ability to interpret complex scientific data and perform basic statistical tests
  • Advanced knowledge of Word, Excel, Power Point
  • Strong communication and scientific writing skills
  • Ability to present complex scientific and technical data and adjust the level of communication to the needs of multiple internal & external audiences
  • Strong sense of ownership and accountability
  • Creative, decisive, self-sufficient personality and work style
  • Commitment to continuous self-training and learning