Area Medical Director - APAC

As the Area Medical Director, APAC you will lead the regional Medical, Scientific, and Clinical Affairs organization, driving strategic initiatives, clinical trials, and stakeholder engagement across APAC. This is a senior leadership role reporting to the Sr. Director, Global Medical Affairs, Transfusion Medicine.

• Lead and manage the APAC Medical Affairs team, ensuring alignment with global strategy.
• Oversee planning and execution of clinical trials supporting new product launches.
• Drive investigator-initiated and collaborative research studies.
• Develop and deliver internal and external educational content (e.g., symposiums, webinars).
• Monitor product safety and adverse event reporting, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Represent Abbott in the APAC and global medical community, engaging with key opinion leaders.
• Collaborate closely with commercial and marketing teams to support business objectives.
• Act as a liaison with external partners under licensing agreements.

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D. or equivalent).
• Minimum 7 years of post training experience in Laboratory Medicine or 5 years in Transfusion Medicine.
• Fluent in English.
• Proven strategic execution capabilities in complex organizations.
• Strong leadership experience managing diverse, high performing teams.
• Deep understanding of APAC and global regulatory environments, clinical research, and quality systems.
• Medical board certifications preferred.