Abbott

Regional Medical Affairs Head

Abbott

India - MumbaiFull timePosted Aug 9, 2026

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION: MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE Manages teams within the Medical Affairs Sub-Function. Focus is on policy and strategy implementation and control rather than development. Typically handles short-term operational/tactical responsibilities. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

  • As the Manager of the Medical Affairs Sub-Function, oversees the strategy implementation and operations for overseeing the direction, planning, execution, clinical trials/research and the data collection activities.
  • Contributes to implementation of clinical protocols, and facilitates completion of final reports.
  • Recruits clinical investigators and negotiates study design and costs.
  • Responsible for directing human clinical trials, phases III & IV for company products under development.
  • Participates in adverse event reporting and safety responsibilities monitoring.
  • Coordinates and provides reporting information for reports submitted to the regulatory agencies.
  • Monitors adherence to protocols and determines study completion.
  • Coordinates and oversees investigator initiations and group studies.
  • May participate in adverse event reporting and safety responsibilities monitoring.
  • May act as consultant/liaison with other corporations when working under licensing agreements.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Education Level Major/Field of Study or Equivalent Associates Degree (± 13 years) Experience/Background Experience Experience Details Minimum 7 years The base pay for this position is N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Medical & Scientific Affairs DIVISION: ID Infectious Disease LOCATION: India > Mumbai : BKC Building ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Not specified MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)