JOB DESCRIPTION:

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. Within our Vascular division, we develop innovative technologies that help patients with vascular disease live longer, healthier lives.

To support our EMEA organization, we are looking for a Medical Affairs Specialist EMEA to be based at our EMEA Headquarters in Diegem, Belgium, playing a key role in supporting clinical research and medical affairs activities across the region.

What You’ll Do

• Provide scientific and medical expertise to support medical affairs and clinical research initiatives across EMEA
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and execution of clinical study protocols
• Support and coordinate Phase III and IV clinical trials for Abbott Vascular products
• Identify, recruit, and collaborate with clinical investigators, including discussions on study design and costs
• Monitor clinical studies to ensure adherence to protocols, timelines, and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate investigator site initiations, investigator meetings, and multi‑center group studies
• Support adverse event reporting and safety monitoring activities in collaboration with relevant teams
• Prepare and coordinate clinical documentation and reports for submission to regulatory authorities
• Act as a medical liaison with internal stakeholders and, when applicable, external partners under licensing or collaboration agreements

What We’re Looking For

• University degree in Medicine (MD), Biomedical Sciences, Biology, Pharmacology, or a related scientific discipline, or qualification as a Registered Nurse
• Strong scientific expertise and analytical skills
• Experience or solid knowledge of the vascular and/or endovascular therapeutic area
• Good understanding of Medical Affairs, Medical Science, and/or Clinical Affairs
• Experience working with clinical studies and clinical trial processes
• Project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication and presentation skills in an international environment
• A proactive, results‑driven mindset and strong ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Fluency in English; additional languages are an asset

What Abbott Offers

• A meaningful role within a life‑changing healthcare environment
• International exposure at Abbott’s EMEA Headquarters
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Strong focus on learning, development, and career progression
• An inclusive, collaborative, and innovation‑driven workplace culture

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:

AVD Vascular

LOCATION:

Belgium > Diegem : Building B

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable