Open Vacancies at Abbott

What You’ll Do

• Design appropriate strategy to achieve sales goals and targets in assigned territory.
• Achievement of sales, market share and growth objectives in the region.
• Maintain high customer call rate, strike rate and territory coverage target.
• Compile and update sales operating plan for region.
• Identify new business opportunities.
•  Arrange and run CME events.
• Establish and maintain KOL relationships in the area.
• Attend all relevant trade conferences as required.
• Attend cycle meetings and conferences.
• Must complete country trip to Garden Route

Required Qualifications

• A Degree in Biochemistry, pharmaceutical Sciences, Human Physiology, Marketing OR Related is Essential.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience doctor detailing is essential.
• Experience having dealt with GPs AND Specialists the following disciplines in the Western Cape area is essential: General physicians, pediatricians, pulmonologists, gastroenterologist and some hospital ward and pharmacies. Experience having sold ethical; generic and OTC brands are essential.

Preferred Qualification

• Strong sales track record and sound organizational skills
• Should be fluent in Afrikaans.
• Knowledge and relationships with key stake holders in region will be an advantage.
• Established KOL relationships and specialist relationships an advantage.
• Good communicator and self-motivated
• Business planning acumen and ability.
• Computer literacy (Excel, Word, Power Point).
• Team Player

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What You’ll Do:

• Responsible for the implementation of regulatory compliance as required by international and local regulations and Abbott policies and procedures.
• Responsible for supporting and maintenance of regulatory approval of all Core Diagnostics products intended for distribution in English speaking regulated countries in Africa.
• Engages with the Distributor and liaise with local Regulatory Authorities as applicable and in alignment with regulatory strategy and RA Manager.
• Submit documentation for registration and re-registration for distributor countries.
• Support discussions with local authorities to better understand regulations, build relationship and clarify regulatory requirements.
• Assess product changes to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Monitor local regulations, e.g. language requirements and medical event reporting and support Regulatory Intelligence process.
• Support and execute strategies to comply with regulations in order to achieve early market entry and cost-effective business operation while maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Participates and represents Abbott CoreDx in trade association meetings and at conferences in alignment with local RA Manager and as applicable.
• Provide support for Adverse Event and Field Action reporting as necessary.
• Maintain internal and divisional regulatory databases (IRIS).
• Support RA and/or QA Manager during internal and external audits as necessary.
• Acts as back-up for local RA Manager for regulatory tasks in the region.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Business Administration or equivalent.
• Technical skills related to IVD or Medical Devices
• Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• 3-5 years of experience in the medical device / IVD industry preferably in Regulatory Affairs or Quality Assurance

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of PC-based application.
• Experience to work in international environment/ projects. Cultural sensibility.