Medical & Scientific Affairs Lead Rapid Diagnostics - Infectious Disease

Abbott Laboratories; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare leader is seeking a Medical & Scientific Affairs Lead for its Rapid Diagnostics team in Maidenhead. This role involves overseeing clinical trials and research, recruiting clinical investigators, and engaging with key stakeholders in the infectious disease market. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Microbiology or Infectious Diseases, a solid background in stakeholder engagement, and expertise in communicating scientific content. Opportunities for career development with a recognized company await the right candidate.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Recognition as a great workplace

Commitment to employee diversity

Qualifications

• Degree in Microbiology or Infectious Diseases or equivalent.
• Strong background in clinical stakeholder engagement.
• Proven ability to build networks and maintain relationships.
• Expertise in communicating scientific content clearly.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and execution of clinical trials.
• Implement clinical protocols and facilitate reports.
• Recruit clinical investigators and negotiate studies.
• Coordinate submissions to regulatory agencies.

Skills

Clinical stakeholder engagement

Key Opinion Leader (KOL) management

Communicating scientific content

Networking and relationship building

Education

Degree in Microbiology or Infectious Diseases

Job description

Medical & Scientific Affairs Lead Rapid Diagnostics - Infectious Disease page is loaded## Medical & Scientific Affairs Lead Rapid Diagnostics - Infectious Diseaselocations: United Kingdom - Maidenheadtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: 31136501## **JOB DESCRIPTION:****About Abbott**Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.**The Opportunity**Abbott Rapid Diagnostics is part of Abbott’s Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies to support diagnostic testing which provides important information for treatment and management of diseases and other conditions.Abbott Rapid Diagnostics – Infectious Disease business is currently recruiting for a brand new **Medical & Scientific Affairs Lead** who will be based in Abbott House, Maidenhead, Berkshire with occasional travelling required out of the UK.**What You’ll Do*** Serve as a highly knowledgeable resource within the organization, overseeing the direction, planning, and execution of clinical trials and research activities.* Contribute to the implementation of clinical protocols and facilitate completion of final reports.* Recruit clinical investigators and negotiate study design and costs.* Plan and execute Investigator-Initiated Studies (IIS) and sponsored studies.* Participate in adverse event reporting and safety monitoring responsibilities.* Coordinate and provide reporting information for submissions to regulatory agencies.* Monitor adherence to protocols and determine study completion.* Oversee investigator initiations and group studies.* Act as a consultant/liaison with other corporations under licensing agreements.**Required Qualifications/Profile*** Education: Degree in Microbiology or Infectious Diseases (or equivalent diploma/degree).* Experience: Strong background in clinical stakeholder engagement and Key Opinion Leader (KOL) management.* Proven track record in building networks and maintaining relationships.* Expertise in communicating scientific content to diverse audiences.* Thorough knowledge of the UK healthcare industry, including NHS and private providers.* Familiarity with diagnostic industry practices in infectious diseases and relevant markets.**Working at Abbott**At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You will have access to:* Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.* 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.Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.Connect with us at , on Facebook at and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.**The base pay for this position is**N/AIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.## **JOB FAMILY:**Medical & Scientific Affairs## **DIVISION:**ID Infectious Disease## **LOCATION:**United Kingdom > Maidenhead : Abbott House## **ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:**## **WORK SHIFT:**Standard## **TRAVEL:**Yes, 10 % of the Time## **MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:**No## **SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:**Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)