Abbott Rapid Diagnostics (ARDx) is part of Abbott’s Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies to support rapid diagnostic testing closer to the patient.  This provides important information to allow treatment and management of diseases and other conditions in a timely manner.

The Opportunity

As an Infectious Diseases, part of the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) division, the Rapid Diagnostics business, are recruiting for a Senior Sales Scientific Liaison who will be strategically supporting the business unit (at a national level) working across multiple product lines.

Some of the main objectives of the role:

Identify and develop strong sustainable relationships with National and Regional Key Opinion Leaders to support Scientific credibility of the companyCollaborate with other field based teams to ensure Abbott’s strong clinical and scientific presence in the fieldWork with internal stakeholders to develop and execute a plan designed to support and meet the shared business objectivesServe as a scientific resource to commercial partners as appropriate to support such activities [congress staffing, advisory boards and training (internally/externally)]Develop and communicate clinical and scientific information, programs and presentations both internally and externallyPrepare the marketplace in new areas of interest, which includes creating awareness and relationships for Abbott in the Medical communityContribute to improving the closing rate of the sales teams through using their mastery of the clinical benefits of selected productsInput and maintain internal reports and manage KPIs

Frequent UK travel (up to 60%) is anticipated.

Required Qualifications and Skills  

Degree or equivalent in Biological Science, Pharmaceutical, or Nursing related fieldPrevious SSL experience preferred but not essentialExperience with emphasis on clinical stakeholders and KOLsFamiliarity with diagnostic industry practices in infectious diseases and ideally familiarity with market(s) relevant to product line.Thorough knowledge of UK healthcare industry, NHS and private healthcare providersDemonstrable track record in building networks and maintaining relationshipsDemonstrated expertise in discussing scientific content and context to multiple audiencesIdeally experience delivering change initiatives and facilitating change in a customer focused organisationAble to work collaboratively with commercial and internal colleaguesExperience in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systemsAdvanced Excel and PowerPoint skills

As you’d expect from an innovative global health care company, we offer a competitive range of benefits including excellent salaries, a class-leading defined contribution pension scheme, private healthcare, life assurance and a flexible benefits scheme.

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. Joining us, you can shape your career as you shape the future of healthcare.

With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing.