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 www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal. 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: 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)