**ABOUT ABBOTT DIAGNOSTICS:** The key to successful treatment and full recovery is often fast, accurate diagnosis. Abbott’s life-changing tests and diagnostic tools provide insights that enable smarter, faster decisions and transform the way the world is managing health. Our pioneering technology spans the world of healthcare operations — with medical diagnostic instruments, tests, automation and informatics solutions for hospitals, reference labs, blood centers, emergency departments, physician offices and clinics. We currently have an opportunity for an **Area Medical Director - China.** **WHAT YOU’LL DO** The Area Medical Director will help lead the China Medical Affairs and R&D organizations that supports our business within China. Leads a team of medical directors in being medical representative to the in-country medical community and professional societies. This position will initiate the strategy and direct the implementation of research and development of assay products, medical education, medical customer engagement, health advocacy, clinical trials and be the medical expert for the entire region. This will include managing and working with Marketing on promotional activities, Commercial on customer engagement, and Finance in budget management. **Responsibilities include** : + Provide leadership and direction over the Medical Affairs and R&D organization + Development and distribution of educational symposiums, lectures, materials and engagements + Engage with policymakers, Key Opinion Leaders, and strategic customers. + Along with other medical affairs and R&D staff, serve as Abbott representative to the medical and scientific community and key opinion leaders + Help guide and interface with the Medical and Scientific Research teams in selecting research sites, conducting studies and helping to establish studies. + Works in collaboration with Marketing and Commercial to harmonize the customer experience through medical and scientific engagements, as aligned to medical strategy. + Promotes and upholds the Abbott Quality and Compliance guidelines **EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING** **Required:** + MD Degree required + 5+ years clinical experience **Preferred:** + Strong organization, communication and ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment + Previous experience with leading teams, developing strategic plans and collaborative initiatives + Knowledge and workings of IVD, medical laboratories or assay development + Understanding the complex medical, clinical, regulatory and quality environments. **WHAT WE OFFER** At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer: + **Training and career development** , with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance + **Financial security** through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans + **Health care and well-being programs** including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs + **Paid time off** + **The stability of a company** with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities 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