Global Medical Director – CNS & Pain

Rejoignez Abbott, un leader mondial en santé, pour un rôle clé.

TACHES

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Diriger la stratégie médicale mondiale pour CNS et douleur. •
Collaborer avec des équipes multifonctionnelles pour optimiser les résultats. •
Former et guider les équipes sur les besoins médicaux non satisfaits.



COMPETENCES



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Diplôme en sciences de la vie et 5 à 10 ans d'expérience. •
Excellente communication et



COMPETENCES


en leadership. •
Connaissance approfondie des essais cliniques et réglementation. JOB DESCRIPTION:
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

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science, purpose, and people come together

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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 ata global scale

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Strategic Leadership & Collaboration

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Shape and cocreate
1 and 5year therapeutic area strategies
as a core member of the Cross-functional TA Team. •
Partner closely with
crossfunctional leaders
(I&D, Commercial, Public Affairs, Affiliates) to ensure strong medical alignment and shared ownership. •
Lead and strategically contribute to key Medical Affairs decisions within a collaborative leadership team. Medical & Scientific Excellence

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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. •
Identify unmet medical needs and
guide innovative development and inlicensing opportunities. •
Develop
Target Product Profiles (TPPs)
in collaboration with crossfunctional partners. Knowledge Sharing & Capability Building

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Provide highquality medical 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

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Build and maintain
trusted scientific partnerships
with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and scientific societies. •
Oversee highquality medical content for digital platforms targeting patients and healthcare professionals. Governance, Safety & Compliance

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Serve as an active member of
Therapeutic Area Review Committees
, Product Safety Teams, and Labeling SubTeams. •
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:

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M. (preferred)
with minimum
5 years’ experience
in the relevant field of the pharmaceutical industry. •
An advanced degree in life sciences: i. Sc
, with a minimum of
10 years’ experience
in the relevant field of the pharmaceutical industry,

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Pharm D / PhD
with a minimum of
7 years’ experience
in the relevant field of the pharmaceutical industry,

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Strong understanding of
clinical trial design, safety oversight, and regulatory environments

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Experience working with
KOLs and scientific societies

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Fluent English (additional languages a plus)
Desired:

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Experience in country or regional medical leadership roles

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Strong
servant leadership mindset

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Excellent communication, storytelling, and presentation skills

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Strong business acumen combined with curiosity and empathy
Why Abbott

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Purposedriven work that
improves access to healthcare globally

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A culture that values
diversity, inclusion, and thoughtful leadership

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Opportunities for
international collaboration and career growth

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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. Please submit your
CV as a PDF. (If uploading multiple documents, be sure to add them before saving, as additional uploads cannot be added afterward. )
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:
EPD Established Pharma
LOCATION:
Switzerland > Allschwil : H-127
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Yes, 15 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Not Applicable.