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Abbott Global Medical Director – CNS & Pain in Basel, Switzerland
About Abbott
At Abbott, we believe people live their fullest lives when they are healthy — physically, emotionally, and socially. As a global healthcare leader with over 107,000 colleagues in 160+ countries , we create lifechanging technologies that support health at every stage of life.
Within our Branded Generics business , we make trusted, high quality medicines accessible to more than 18 million people every day , particularly in fast growing regions such as LATAM, APAC, India, and Emerging Markets. Our diverse portfolio spans critical therapeutic areas including Women’s Health, Gastroenterology, Cardiometabolic, CNS & Pain, and Respiratory — addressing real, unmet patient needs worldwide.
Abbott is a place where science, purpose, and people come together — and where diverse perspectives are essential to building better outcomes for patients.
Your Impact
As Global Medical Director, CNS & Pain , you will play a central role in shaping global medical strategy and advancing patientfocused, sciencedriven innovation. As a core member of the Need State Team and Medical Affairs Leadership Team , you will collaborate across functions and geographies to guide longterm therapeutic strategy and ensure scientific excellence across the product lifecycle.
This role offers the opportunity to influence strategy, mentor colleagues, and contribute meaningfully to patient care at a global scale — within a collaborative and inclusive leadership environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
Strategic Leadership & Collaboration
Shape and cocreate 1 and 5 year therapeutic area strategies as a core member of theCross-functional TATeam.
Partner closely with cross functional leaders (I&D, Commercial, Public Affairs, Affiliates) to ensure strong medical alignment and shared ownership.
Lead and strategically contributeto key Medical Affairs decisions within a collaborative leadership team.
Medical & Scientific Excellence
Lead global Medical Affairs strategy and execution for CNS & Pain therapeutic areas.
Translate insights from patients, healthcare professionals, and scientific stakeholders into clear, scalable medical opportunities.
Identifyunmet medical needs and guide innovative development and in licensing opportunities .
Develop Target Product Profiles (TPPs) in collaboration withcrossfunctionalpartners.
Knowledge Sharing & Capability Building
Providehighqualitymedical guidance, education, and training to global and affiliate teams.
Lead medical plans, research initiatives, and publication strategies rooted in real patient needs.
Review scientific literature and emerging trends (including digital solutions) to enhance disease management and patient outcomes.
Thought Leadership & External Engagement
Build andmaintain trusted scientific partnerships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and scientific societies.
Overseehighqualitymedical content for digital platforms targeting patients and healthcare professionals.
Governance, Safety & Compliance
Serve as an active member of Therapeutic Area Review Committees , Product Safety Teams, and LabelingSubTeams.
Ensure robust oversight of clinical activities, safety monitoring, risk management plans, and regulatory documentation.
What You’ll Bring
We recognize that career paths are not one size fits all , and we welcome diverse experiences that meet the role’s intent.
Required:
M.D.(preferred) with minimum 5 years’ experience in the relevant field of the pharmaceutical industry.
An advanced degree in life sciences: i.e. M.Sc , with a minimum of 10 years’ experience in the relevant field of the pharmaceutical industry,
Pharm D / PhD with a minimum of 7 years’ experience in the relevant field of the pharmaceutical industry,
Strong understanding of clinical trial design, safety oversight, and regulatory environments
Experience working with KOLs and scientific societies
Fluent English (additionallanguages a plus)
Desired:
Experience in country or regional medical leadership roles
Strong servant leadership mindset — empowering teams, fostering inclusion, and supporting growth
Excellent communication, storytelling, and presentation skills
Strong business acumen combined with curiosity and empathy
Why Abbott
Purposedrivenwork that improves access to healthcare globally
A culture that values diversity, inclusion, and thoughtful leadership
Opportunities for international collaboration and career growth
An environment where your expertise , voice, and perspective truly matter
Abbott is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer , committed to building teams that reflect the patients and communities we serve.
Ready to Join Us?
If this opportunity excites you, we’d love to learn more about you.
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An Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com