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Medical Safety Analyst (Pediatrics)

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, Glucerna® and ZonePerfect® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

Working at Abbott

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

• Training and career development , with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance

• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans

• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1

• Vacation – 3 weeks accrued vacation (1st yr. is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays

• Company Paid Pension Plan

• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match of 5%

• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Our location in Columbus, OH, currently has an opportunity for a Medical Safety Analyst (Pediatrics) . In Research & Development (R&D) our ambition is providing innovative high-quality products, creating sustainable value, delivering superior user experience and enhancing health outcomes at all stages of life.

Primary Functions/Goals/Objectives:

As an individual contributor, with guidance from manager/team, functions to support Medical Safety & Surveillance (MSS) by researching, assessing, and summarizing nutrition and medical information as well as safety issues concerning foods or products and by supporting innovation teams with safety related aspects and issues.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Research, organize, and assimilate clinical, safety, and/or toxicology information to support medical safety assessments.

• Assist in the completion of MSS related analyses, reports, and/or projects as assigned, e.g., ingredient and finished product assessments and/or medical safety assessments.

• Present MSS related analyses, reports, and/or assessments orally and/or in writing to stakeholders within and outside of the department.

• Assist in the generation of medical justification content reviews/templates for MSS.

• Assist in the evaluation and establishment of nutrient specifications (minimum and maximum) during the process of formula development. Use IOM DRIs and other nutrient guideline data to assess product development formulations and specifications.

• Participate on cross-functional Innovation Teams as Medical Safety and Surveillance representative.

• Other duties/projects/support as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, YOU’LL BRING

Required

• Bachelor's degree with related health science background (dietetics, nutrition, pharmacy, etc.).

• 1-2 years clinical and/or other related experience.

• Ability to communicate medical and scientific data orally and in writing.

• Computer proficient (Windows, Word, Excel) and proficient in specific nutrient/ingredient databases (as applicable).

Preferred

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in a healthcare related field is preferred.

• Some industry experience desirable.

• Knowledge and demonstrated application of infant nutrition, particularly in the NICU setting, is preferred.

• Beginning understanding of products and their safety profiles.

• Familiarization of health-based guidance values (IOM, EFSA, JECFA, EPA, Codex, etc.) in terms of nutrients/toxicants.

• Basic understanding of domestic and global regulations, current clinical practices, and international guidelines related to nutritional product safety.

• Clinical knowledge to apply to adverse event data collection and/or medical/product assessments.

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• • Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

• Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)

• 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.

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• Clinical knowledge to apply to adverse event data collection and/or medical/product assessments.

The base pay for this position is $57,300.00 – $114,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com