Abbott Careers: Apply Now for Regional Medical Advisor Position
Abbott Careers: Abbott is seeking a skilled regional medical advisor to support its medical affairs and clinical research initiatives in Mumbai. The role focuses on scientific leadership, protocol implementation, and collaboration with key healthcare stakeholders. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a global healthcare leader.
Abbott Careers Job Details:
- Position: Regional Medical Advisor (RMA)
- Location: Mumbai, India
- Job ID: 31134675
- Division: EPD – Established Pharma Division
- Category: Medical & Clinical Affairs
Abbott Careers—About the Company:
Abbott is a global healthcare leader committed to helping people live healthier, fuller lives at every stage. With a strong presence in diagnostics, medical devices, nutrition, and pharmaceuticals, Abbott develops innovative solutions that advance patient care and healthcare outcomes. The company is guided by its values of excellence, integrity, and scientific leadership and is recognised worldwide for sustainability, quality, and workplace culture.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Strong understanding of clinical research, medical affairs, and regulatory processes.
- Ability to interpret clinical data and support medical communication.
- Excellent stakeholder management and scientific engagement capabilities.
- Capable of working independently and making informed, data-driven decisions.
- Strong adherence to ethical, safety, and compliance standards.
Role Overview
The regional medical advisor is an experienced individual contributor responsible for supporting medical affairs activities, providing scientific expertise, and ensuring the successful execution of clinical research initiatives. The role involves collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, oversight of clinical studies, and alignment with regulatory and safety requirements. Working under limited supervision, the RMA applies advanced subject matter expertise to drive scientific excellence and support product strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Research & Medical Affairs
- Oversee planning, execution, and monitoring of clinical trials, including Phases III & IV.
- Contribute to the implementation of clinical study protocols and the development of final study reports.
- Recruit and manage clinical investigators; negotiate study design, timelines, and budgets.
- Coordinate investigator-initiated studies and group research activities.
- Ensure adherence to clinical protocols, industry standards, and internal quality systems.
Safety & Compliance
- Participate in adverse event reporting, safety data review, and pharmacovigilance activities.
- Support regulatory submissions and documentation required by health authorities.
- Provide accurate, timely reporting for internal safety and compliance processes.
Scientific Expertise & Stakeholder Engagement
- Serve as a scientific liaison with investigators, healthcare professionals, and external partners.
- Offer medical insights to cross-functional teams, including marketing, regulatory, and commercial functions.
- Support training, medical education programs, and evidence-based communication.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- May act as a consultant in licensing agreements or collaborations with partner organizations.
- Ensure smooth coordination between clinical, regulatory, and safety teams for all assigned programs.
