Abbott, Chief Medical Officer

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

Their Toxicology Business is currently recruiting for a Chief Medical Officer (CMO). The role is based in their Abingdon (Oxfordshire) office, with hybrid working 3 days a week on site required.

As CMO, you will play a pivotal leadership role in their Occupational Health business during a period of significant growth and transformation. You will be responsible for helping to shape the strategic direction of the Company, whilst driving clinical excellence across their multidisciplinary workforce, ensuring their services remain aligned with evolving industry standards, medical regulations, and strategic business objectives.

You will act as the clinical voice of the organisation, guiding innovation, and ensuring their services deliver measurable value to both their customers and their employees. You will also provide your expertise on the development of OH policies and procedures.

Your remit will include strategic oversight of all clinical services, including:

• Complex case management, including Ill Health Retirement
• Medical assessments
• Health surveillance
• Wellbeing initiatives
• New clinical services

Your leadership will extend to:

• Working alongside the UK SLT
• Conducting clinical reviews
• Training and competency oversight
• Professional revalidation
• Regular clinical audits
• Providing clinical expertise for tender opportunities

You will also:

• Ensure the clinical team is trained and coached to deliver to professional and commercial objectives at all times
• Support the achievement and maintenance of accreditations including SEQOHS, ISO and RISQS accreditations
• Oversee the OHP's clinical work
• Oversee legislative and regulatory compliance, proactively monitoring changes and implementing required updates to maintain service excellence.
• Any other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the team and organisation

Closing date for applications is Thursday 22ndOctober 2026.