Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. Within our Vascular division, we develop innovative endovascular 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. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine scientific expertise with regional Medical Affairs coordination in a highly international environment.
This position is initially offered as a one‑year contract.What You’ll Do
1. Provide scientific and strategic support for Endovascular Medical Affairs activities across EMEA, acting as a key link between the Endovascular medical team, internal stakeholders, and external clinical experts
2. Lead and coordinate EMEA Medical Affairs projects, including Medical Advisory Boards, regional meetings, and Endovascular symposia, ensuring high‑quality scientific content, flawless execution, and full compliance
3. Oversee Investigator Sponsored Studies (ISS) across EMEA, including scientific review, operational oversight, financial tracking (invoicing, accruals, Last Best Estimate cycles), and accurate system reporting
4. Serve as the EMEA expert for Medical Affairs systems and processes, ensuring data accuracy, transparency, and adherence to internal quality and compliance standards
5. Collaborate closely with EMEA Medical Affairs, Marketing, Finance, and local Abbott Vascular affiliates, and contribute Endovascular scientific expertise to internal education, onboarding, and congress preparation
What We’re Looking For
6. Scientific degree in Life Sciences (PharmD, MSc, BSc or equivalent)
7. Experience in Medical Affairs is strongly preferred
8. Strong scientific rigor and analytical capabilities; experience in Endovascular or cardiovascular therapies is an asset
9. Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a matrix organization
10. Familiarity with financial workflows (invoicing, accruals, budget tracking)
11. High attention to detail, strong process orientation, and a compliance‑driven mindset
12. Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills in an international environment
13. Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively across functions
14. Fluency in English; additional languages are an asset
What Abbott Offers
15. A meaningful role within a life‑changing healthcare environment
16. International exposure at Abbott’s EMEA Headquarters
17. A competitive salary and benefits package
18. Strong focus on learning, development, and career progression
19. An inclusive, collaborative, and innovation‑driven workplace culture