Abbott Posted October 15, 2026

Medical Science Liaison (East Coast)

Abbott Park, Illinois, United States FULL_TIME
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About this opportunity

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.

Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.

An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.

Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position will be located remotely near a major airport in the eastern Continental United States. Ideally the person hired will be located near a major airport near the Eastern US Territory. This role is in the Abbott Point of Care Business Unit.

Abbott Point of Care is a global leader in providing critical medical diagnostic and data management products for rapid blood analysis that are intuitive, reliable, and cost-effective.  Our i-STAT System is an advanced, portable diagnostic tool that provides real-time, lab-quality results within minutes to accelerate patient-care decision-making. The i-STAT System has the industry’s most comprehensive menu of tests in a single, with-patient platform, including tests for blood gases, electrolytes, chemistries, coagulation, hematology, glucose, and cardiac markers. By delivering lab-quality results in minutes, our i-STAT System fosters a collaborative, patient-centered environment while driving improved operational performance.

Join Abbott Point of Care as a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) and serve as the scientific expert for our innovative point-of-care diagnostic solutions. In this field-based role, you'll build trusted relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), healthcare organizations, and clinical experts, driving scientific exchange and advancing the understanding of our products across the healthcare community.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

You'll partner closely with Medical Affairs and Commercial teams to provide scientific insights, support research collaborations, and strengthen Abbott's presence within the diagnostic and healthcare landscape.

Build and maintain relationships with national and regional KOLs, healthcare providers, and academic centers.

Lead scientific discussions and deliver clinical education on Abbott Point of Care products and relevant therapeutic areas.

Support research collaborations, publications, advisory boards, and scientific exchange initiatives.

Serve as a trusted scientific resource for external experts, healthcare organizations, and internal stakeholders.

Present scientific and clinical data at meetings, congresses, and educational events.

Gather and share medical insights from the field to help shape strategic priorities and initiatives.

Support medical information requests and provide scientific guidance on product data and clinical evidence.

Partner with cross-functional teams to develop scientific materials and educational programs.

Represent Medical Affairs at national conferences and scientific meetings.

Willingness to travel extensively throughout a multi-state territory.

Required Qualifications

Minimum of 6+ years of clinical/medical affairs experience, preferably in medical device industry

Understanding of the clinical laboratory, assay/instrument principles involving in vitro diagnostic product design and usage, and the scientific, statistical, regulatory and compliance requirements of clinical research.

Bachelor’s Degree (ideally in similar area)

75% Travel

Preferred Qualifications

Medical Information, Regulatory Affairs, and/or Medical Communications experience in the diagnostics/medical device/pharmaceutical industry is preferred.

Influence and lead both with and without direct authority.

Ability to confidently speak in public, lead meetings and group discussions

Form and develop long-term strategic and professional relationships; display socially and professionally appropriate behavior.

Demonstrated leadership skills, initiative, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills

Advanced degree (master's or PhD, MD or another doctorate) is preferred.

Ensure all activities comply with applicable regulations, industry standards, and company policies.

Demonstrated ability to engage and influence KOLs, healthcare professionals, and scientific experts.

Strong scientific communication and presentation skills.

Experience interpreting and discussing clinical and scientific data.

Ability to work cross-functionally in a highly collaborative environment.

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Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: https://abbottbenefits.com/

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at abbott.com , on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/ , and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AbbottCareers .

The base pay for this position is $113,300.00 – $226,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Job details

Seniority
Not listed
Function
Medical Affairs
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Abbott Park, Illinois, United States
Employment type
FULL_TIME

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Medical Affairs role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 1353 comparable Medical Affairs roles across 167 biopharma companies.

1353Comparable roles tracked
1287Currently active
167Companies hiring similar roles
62Countries represented

Salary context

354 of 1353 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function. This posting doesn't list a seniority level, so peers aren't narrowed by seniority either -- the range below may span more levels than usual.

This roleSubject Not listed on this posting
Lowest disclosed · Associate Director Medical Science Liaison - East · IQVIA $230/yr – $280/yr
Peer group range $255 – $454,000 (median $225,223)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 1353 comparable roles

United States602
China126
Japan87
United Kingdom62
Germany61
India51

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Seniority mix

831 of 1353 peers have a known seniority level

Director241
Senior189
Manager158
Associate Director69
Associate67
Senior Director32
Executive/VP31
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc27
Principal17

Therapeutic area mix

467 of 1353 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Oncology209
Neuroscience71
Immunology44
Dermatology & Aesthetics34
Rare Disease30
Cardiovascular / CVRM29
Respiratory22
Vaccines & Infectious Disease15
Gastroenterology10
Ophthalmology3

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