Professional Education & Physician Relations Manager

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. ## **JOB DESCRIPTION:** **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: - 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 high employer contribution - 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 Opportunity** The **Professional Education & Physician Relations Manager** is a **Remote** position within the **Cardiac Rhythm Management** Division. **The Professional Education & Physician Relations Manager is a Remote position within the Cardiac Rhythm Management Division.** **The team is primarily based in Austin, TX, and the role will require frequent travel. While Austin is the preferred location, Remote arrangements may be considered*.*** As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias or irregular heartbeats. The Professional Education & Physician Relations Manager leads the US strategy, development, and execution of physician education and engagement initiatives that directly support and advance business objectives. This role oversees the design and delivery of all professional education programs, including training programs, physician and employee preceptorships and proctorships and other relevant education and speaker programs. The Manager is responsible for cultivating, strengthening, and optimizing relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and physician faculty to support education, training, and broader CRM organization strategies. In addition, this role ensures all healthcare professional (HCP) interactions — including consulting agreements, payments, and engagement processes — meet all applicable regulatory, legal, and industry compliance standards. The position requires strong cross-functional collaboration with US and Global Sales, Marketing, Events, Clinical, R&D, Medical Affairs, Legal, and Compliance teams to deliver impactful, compliant, and high-quality education across the organization. **What You'll Work On** **Professional Education Leadership** - Lead the strategy, development, and execution of physician focused training and education programs across all formats, including live, virtual, local, regional, and national settings. - Oversee content design, clinical accuracy, and alignment with commercial and therapy specific priorities. - Evaluate program effectiveness, incorporate stakeholder and participant feedback, and drive continuous improvement. - Maintain strong knowledge of relevant therapies, products, clinical practice trends, and market dynamics. **Physician Relations & KOL Strategy** - Build, manage, and expand a high performing network of KO…