Head Medical Affairs EUCAN
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 15, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 12, 2026. Abbott scores B on the Alion truth index.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Position Overview
At Abbott Cancer Diagnostics, we are cancer fighters. We are united by our mission to change lives by providing earlier, smarter answers. Through advances in cancer detection and treatment guidance, we will help eradicate the disease and the suffering it causes.
The Head Medical Affairs EUCAN provides strategic and people leadership for Medical Affairs across Europe and Canada, with interim responsibility for Latin America. The role translates the International Medical Affairs strategy into high-impact regional and market medical plans that address patient, healthcare system and business needs across the portfolio
Key responsibilities include leading and developing Head Medical Affairs teams across several markets, including our field Medical Liaison capabilities; mentoring high-potential talent; overseeing strategic initiatives; advancing scientific engagement and evidence generation; and ensuring medical readiness for product launches and lifecycle priorities. The role also serves as deputy to the Chief Medical Officer International.
The position works closely with Market Access, Commercial, Regulatory, and US Medical Affairs while maintaining medical independence and the highest standards of scientific integrity and compliance.
This role will be office based out of one of the European head offices and requires approximately 30-40% of travel.
Essential Duties
Include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Lead, coach and develop Medical Affairs Heads across EUCAN markets, setting clear objectives, strengthening succession and talent development, and ensuring consistent execution of high-quality medical plans.
- Own the regional Medical Affairs strategy and operating plan for the assigned markets, aligned with International strategy
- Collaborate with regional headquarters team to provide input into strategic planning for both in-line and pipeline assets.
- Lead several key strategic initiatives to evolve our International Medical Affairs team and position.
- Evolve our MSL Capability in the region (Europe & Canada) in close collaboration with the Sr Manager MSL & Medical Excellence assessing reporting lines and structure, overseeing the consistent delivery of activities across markets whilst laying down a roadmap for future growth.
- Serve as deputy for the Chief Medical Officer International.
- Identify and engage international thought leaders in Screening, Colo-Rectal & Breast cancer to conduct scientific discussions and gather insights related to molecular diagnostics and evidence generation.
- Lead international Advisory Boards.
- Support international access & reimbursement with medical and scientific expertise.
- Assure compliance with relevant corporate policies and European regulatory requirements.
- Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
- Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
- Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization.
- Ability to travel 30-40%.
Minimum Qualifications
- Degree in Medicine/Medical Doctor is essential.
- 3+ years of therapeutic clinical experience desired.
- 3+ years of people management experience.
- 12 to 15 years of industry experience (working in pharma/biotech/med tech).
- Experience in Colorectal carcinoma & breast cancer.
- Managing large teams with regional and or Global experience.
- Previous experience as Medical Director for large Country.
- Experience in managing KOLs with an established network of physicians involved in treating cancer.
- Excellent English mandatory spoken and written. Skills in multiple languages preferred.
- Ability to independently deliver quality results in a timely manner.
- Proven record of working in matrix environment and delivering as part of a cross-functional team.
- Track record of delivering innovative Medical activities across markets.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in other solid tumors a plus.
- Experience in Diagnostics, screening programs or Biotech industry is a plus.
- Experience in clinical development in medical diagnostics preferred.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law. Applicable portions of the Company’s affirmative action program are available to any applicant or employee for inspection upon request.
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