Manager Projects and Strategic Scientific Affairs
Abbott
Job Overview
| Role: | Manager Projects and Strategic Scientific Affairs |
| Location: | India > Mumbai : BKC Building |
| Employment Type: | Full Time / Permanent |
| Industry: | IT / Software / Core |
Organization / Company Name
Abbott
(See full description for company details)
Important Dates
- Posted On: 01 February 2026
- Application Deadline: ASAP (Apply immediately)
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Primary Job Responsibilities:
Design, develop and implement innovative scientific strategies both long and short term to support overall EPD 2025 vision of “Be the company that transforms the way people of India use medicines “.
Develop, maintain, and leverage relationships with top 300+ KOLs across therapeutic area.
External advocacy with topmost stakeholders across major 30+ govt/ non govt institutes/ agencies for effective implementation of One EPD projects.
Support medical affairs team with scientific competitive intelligence across therapeutic areas in partnership with external agencies.
Support medical affairs team to gather strategic therapeutic insights from top KOLs for NPIs/ LoEs.
Implement scientific outreach and access strategy for EPD business utilizing digital tools.
Drive initiatives to enhance Medical Affairs capability in digital space.
Plays a key influencer role in developing medico marketing plans for relevant EPD business unit supporting the marketing manager/ business heads to utilize strategic growth levers based on situation analysis.
Drive innovative programs in collaboration with top medical societies and use of new media for the different business to create differentiation at the marketplace.
Core Job Responsibilities:
Independently drive innovative initiatives to establish continuous engagement with over 1000 + KOLs spanning across 12 therapeutic area covering 35 business units in three affiliates.
Liaising and collaboration with top executives of State/ Regional medical associations across 35 branches spanning 25 states for impactful implementation of Abbott corporate scientific initiatives.
Collaboration and partnership with 20 + key medical associations / societies at pan India and state level.
External advocacy and key stakeholder management including KOLs, hospital/institution decision making authorities, scientific advocacy groups both at public/govt and corporate set up.
Closely work with EPD digital team for scientific outreach of ACare platform covering three affiliates.
Working closely with finance, purchase, legal and compliance team for preparation and finalization of contracts with external stakeholders, medical societies, institutes and KOLs.
Collaboration and coordinate with publishers to ensure publication of EPD India’s clinical studies and position paper involving three affiliates.
Individually develop and drive transformative EPD India medical projects.
Lead and manage Abbott’s participation in National medical conferences including contract with organizers.
Design and plan execution parameters for successful implementation of Abbott signature program across various business units across three affiliates.
Drive/ support to develop society and institutional relationships for both medical affairs and business team
On demand support for medical affairs/ commercial team for strategic initiatives in the focused therapeutic areas of Gastroenterology, Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases , Cardiology, Psychiatry, Adult Immunization, Insomnia and importance of Vitamin C in building immunity.
Key Competency Requirement
Know the business
Good understanding of pharma market, trends and ability to drive medico- marketing actions based on data.
Strong analytical, datacrunching and stakeholder management skills .
Background of driving high quality medico-marketing initiatives highly preferable .
Techsavy / knowledge of digital healthcare.
Build Our Organization and Inspire
Ability to collaborate with commercial, cross functional teams and build strong campaigns that results in building Abbott’s reputation / image to drive buisness on a science based platform.
Set Vision and Strategy
The developments of markets / therapies and propose strategic scientific direction accordingly
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities: NA
Education
MBBS/ Pharmacy graduate / Science graduate with MBA from reputed institute.
Experience
At least 3-7 years of experience in Consulting/ Pharma industry with experience in handling digital projects / scientific corporate projects at strategic level
Candidate can be from an MNC working currently as a Manager – Marketing Excellence/ Group Product Manager / Consultant.
Skills
Techsavy ( High on digital knowledge )
Analytical skills
Stakeholder Management
Creativity and innovation
Meticulous project management skills
Coordination and team work
The base pay for this position is
N/AIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Medical & Scientific Affairs
DIVISION:
EPD Established Pharma
LOCATION:
India > Mumbai : BKC Building
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Not specified
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)
Educational Qualification
Candidates should possess a relevant degree (B.E/B.Tech, M.E/M.Tech, MCA, or equivalent) from a recognized university. Please refer to the specific requirements in the Job Description above.
Age Limit
As per company rules. Generally, candidates should be at least 18 years of age.
Salary / Pay Scale
Best in Industry / Not Disclosed by Company.
Application Fee
NIL (No application fee for private jobs).
Selection Process
- Resume Shortlisting
- Online Assessment / Technical Round
- HR Interview
- (Process may vary by company)
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online using the link provided below.
- Click on the "Apply Now" link below.
- You will be redirected to the official career page of Abbott.
- Read the job details carefully.
- Click on "Apply" and fill in the required details.
- Submit your application.
Important Links
Important Instructions
- Read the full job description on the official site before applying.
- Ensure your resume is updated and matches the job requirements.
- Check your email regularly for updates after applying.
Disclaimer: This job posting is for information purposes only. We are not associated with Abbott directly. All applications are processed through the official company website. Do not pay any money to anyone for this job.
