Global Associate Director, Patient Strategy & Partnerships

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Global Associate Director, Patient Strategy & Partnerships
Abbott | Established Pharmaceuticals Division
Make a Meaningful Difference for Patients Worldwide
At Abbott, we believe people can live fuller lives through better health. Every day, our medicines and technologies help millions of people around the world manage health conditions, overcome barriers to care, and achieve better outcomes.
Within our Branded Generics business, we provide trusted, high-quality medicines to more than 18 million people daily across Latin America, Asia-Pacific, India, and other emerging markets. Our portfolio spans areas including Women's Health, Gastroenterology, Cardiometabolic Health, CNS & Pain, and Respiratory Care, helping address some of healthcare's most pressing needs.
We are looking for a collaborative, purpose-driven leader to help strengthen the voice of patients across our organization and create meaningful partnerships that improve patient experiences and outcomes globally.
About the Opportunity
As Global Associate Director, Patient Strategy & Partnerships, you will play a key role in shaping how Abbott listens to, learns from, and collaborates with patients and patient organizations around the world.
This is a unique opportunity to build and evolve a global patient engagement capability, connecting patient insights with strategic decision making across Medical Affairs, Market Access, Regulatory Affairs, Public Affairs, and Commercial teams.
You will work with colleagues across regions and functions to ensure patient perspectives help inform healthcare solutions, policy discussions, evidence generation, and access initiatives. Most importantly, you will help create lasting partnerships that improve outcomes for patients and communities.
What You'll Do
Shape Abbott's Global Patient Strategy
Develop and advance a patient-centered engagement strategy across the organization
Help integrate patient perspectives into business, medical, and access decisions
Advise senior stakeholders on evolving patient needs, healthcare trends, and opportunities to improve patient experiences
Promote patient trust as a cornerstone of responsible healthcare leadership
Build Meaningful Partnerships
Develop and nurture relationships with patient organizations, advocacy groups, and patient leaders
Create long-term collaborations around education, support programs, evidence generation, and healthcare improvement initiatives
Foster trust-based partnerships that create shared value for patients and healthcare systems
Bring Patient Insights into Action
Establish approaches to gather and translate patient insights into meaningful recommendations
Partner with Medical Affairs and Market Access teams to ensure patient experiences inform evidence generation and value-based initiatives
Help strengthen understanding of real-world patient challenges and outcomes
Support Advocacy and Healthcare System Improvement
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on patient-centered policy and advocacy initiatives
Contribute to discussions that improve access to care and reduce barriers to treatment
Help elevate the patient voice within healthcare ecosystems globally
Drive Excellence and Capability Building
Develop frameworks, guidance, and best practices for patient engagement across Abbott
Champion patient-centered ways of working across teams and regions
Support colleagues in building capabilities and confidence in patient partnership approaches
Act as an Ambassador for Patient-Centered Healthcare
Represent Abbott at industry meetings, scientific congresses, and patient advocacy forums
Help strengthen Abbott's reputation as a trusted partner within the patient community
Share insights and best practices that advance patient engagement across the broader healthcare landscape
What You'll Bring
We're interested in individuals who are passionate about improving patient outcomes and building collaborative partnerships. You may be a great fit if you bring a combination of the following:
5+ years of relevant experience in Patient Engagement, 10+ years of leadership experience in Medical Affairs, Market Access, Public Affairs, Advocacy or related healthcare disciplines.
Strong experience in oncology, biologics/biosimilars, policy, HTA and external stakeholder engagement. Demonstrated success influencing complex global organizations and external healthcare ecosystems.
Proven track record in external stakeholder management and partnership building.
Experience in complex matrixed global health care organizations.
Excellent communication, storytelling, facilitation, and executive presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex contexts into simple messages
Fluency in English required; additional languages are a plus.
Additional experience in oncology, biosimilars, health policy, HTA, or healthcare advocacy is valued but not essential.
Why Abbott?
At Abbott, you'll have the opportunity to:
Help shape a growing global patient engagement capability
Build partnerships that genuinely improve patients' lives
Collaborate with colleagues across countries, cultures, and disciplines
Work for a company committed to inclusion, diversity, and purpose-driven innovation
Grow your career while making a meaningful impact on healthcare worldwide
Interested?
If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification listed. We recognize that great candidates bring diverse experiences, perspectives, and career journeys, and we'd love to learn more about yours.
The base pay for this position is
N/A
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:Medical & Scientific Affairs
DIVISION:EPD Established Pharma
LOCATION:Switzerland > Allschwil : H-127
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:Standard
TRAVEL:Not specified
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Not Applicable