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        <description><![CDATA[Title: DIRECTOR, REGULATORY AFFAIRS
Location: CA-Santa Ana
AMO is focused on providing the full range of advanced refractive technologies and support to help eye care professionals deliver optimal vision and lifestyle experiences to patients of all ages.
Ophthalmic surgical products include intraocular lenses, laser vision correction systems, phacoemulsification systems, viscoelastics and related products used in cataract and refractive surgery. Contact lens and eye care products include disinfecting solutions, enzymatic cleaners, lens rewetting drops and dry eye drops. 
AMO is headquartered in Santa Ana, California, and employs approximately 3,600 worldwide.For more information, visitwww.abbottmedicaloptics.com. 
This position has responsibility for approval of all US cataract, corneal, and refractive products. This is accomplished by working closely with staff in Santa Ana and coordination with O.U.S. regional offices. These devices comprise a full range of Class I, II and III medical devices for which regulatory requirements can be cumbersome and complex. The senior-level RA professional in this position must strive to maintain awareness of emerging regulatory trends, and be able to device compliant and innovative strategies in order to achieve best-in-class approval times. 
The preparation of accurate project plans, budget forecasts, and personnel requirements is required for effective planning and for meeting business imperatives. The incumbent must effectively represent RA at external meetings to assure favorable positioning of AMO and our products. 
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Provide direction and leadership to the Regulatory Affairs organization in the development and implementation of regulatory strategies, work plans and processes for all the business lines (corneal, cataract and refractive).
* Responsible for all business unit regulatory affairs for AMO&#39;s US regulatory approval submissions.
* Assist the Clinical Research Department as required to assure regulatory approval.
* Responsible for regulatory strategy for new product approvals, advertising and promotional claims and registration requirements for IOLs and associated devices.
* Contributes to RA strategy development for all AMO products in US.
* Assures that AMO attracts and retains good regulatory affairs talent through coaching and communication among regulatory affairs staff. 
* Responsible for promptly informing senior management of any changes in the regulatory status of AMO products and any significant regulatory issues.
* Represent AMO before regulatory authorities and on standards committees and trade association working groups.
* Provide counsel, training, and interpretation of FDA and other regulatory issues to AMO personnel and assist as a liaison between AMO and regulatory authorities.
* Assist in compliance with the Medical Device Directive (MDD) in the EU, Canadian Medical Device Directive, and other regulatory agency requirements.
* Ensures that all functions comply with the requirements of ISO 13485, ISO 14971, the FDA Quality System Regulation, the European Medical Devices Directive and other pertinent international regulations and guidance documents.
* Reviews, prepares, and conducts department organizational assessments, training and standard operating procedures. Interprets and applies Good Clinical Practices, FDA regulations, and maintains familiarity with current literature in the specialty area. 
* Collaborates with Clinical Research, Marketing, R&amp;D, and in-house and outside authors, investigators, and consultants.   
The range of devices falling under this position will depend upon the candidate or incumbent&#39;s knowledge, experience, skills and abilities. This individual will be responsible for Corneal, Refractive and Cataract products including intraocular lenses and related accessories such as cartridges and inserters.  Responsibility could be expanded to include other categories of AMO products. Devices in these categories are complex and are regulated in the highest device classification tier.  
 
Education:
BS degree in science or related fields
Experience:
* BS. 12 or more years Regulatory Affairs Experience  4 yrs spec exp
* MS. 9 or more years Regulatory Affairs Experience  4 yrs spec exp
* PhD. 6 or more years Regulatory Affairs Experience  4 yrs spec exp
Certifications/Licenses:
RAC certification desirable
Technical Skills:
Product knowledge gained on the job
Other:
IDE/PMA experience desirable; 510(k) experience required if lacking recent IDE/PMA experience.

Abbott Medical Optics offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package. This includes healthcare coverage, 401(k), and much more. At AMO, people make the difference and have the opportunity to be a part of a global company that is a major force in the medical device industry. AA/EOE M/F/D/V
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        <title><![CDATA[Territory Manager, Surgical]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[Title: Territory Manager, Surgical
Location: PR-Aņasco
AMO is focused on providing the full range of advanced refractive technologies and support to help eye care professionals deliver optimal vision and lifestyle experiences to patients of all ages.
Ophthalmic surgical products include intraocular lenses, laser vision correction systems, phacoemulsification systems, viscoelastics and related products used in cataract and refractive surgery. Contact lens and eye care products include disinfecting solutions, enzymatic cleaners, lens rewetting drops and dry eye drops. 
AMO is headquartered in Santa Ana, California, and employs approximately 3,600 worldwide.For more information, visitwww.abbottmedicaloptics.com.  
* Position located in Puerto Rico.
* Achieves assigned sales goals through execution of U.S.marketing plans. Demonstrates an independent, creative, consultative/value based sales approach to selling IOLs, phaco equipment, viscoelastics and surgical adjuncts. Works synergistically with Laser Vision Correction Group counterparts as a means of providing customers with a full product solution. Selling time for IOLs, phaco and adjucts are consistent with current year marketing plan.
* Provides expert product knowledge with regard to surgical and refractive techniques, technical product support, inservice programs and innovative educational programs. Prepares and provides detailed sales/procedural/financial presentations to new and existing customers.
* 
Leverages and effectively utilizes all other AMO resources and sales personnel to include: Refractive Implant Specialists, Phaco Specialists, Corporate Accounts, Eye Care/LVC counterparts and strategic partners to enhance field productivity. This includes integration of the phaco in-service, innovative educational programs and CORE.
* 
Utilizes Customer Resourse Management System and computer hardware/software to enhance productivity. Prepares and submits on a timely basis all reports requested by management and marketing through use of e-mail.
* 
Effectively manages AMO field assets to include IOL consignments (achieve target consignment ratios), product samples (within assigned budget), surgical instruments, phaco demonstration equipment/accessories and computer hardware/software. Works toward achievement of established consignment goals and manages expenses within assigned budget. Files timely reports to the home office on surgical pharmaceutical inventory and sampling to comply with Dingell Bill requirements.
Minimum Requirements:
* Education: Bachelor&#39;s Degree or equivalent experience
* Field of Study: Marketing
* Experience: Minimum 3-5 years proven sales experience preferably in the surgical equipment or healthcare industry.
Essential Skills and Mental Abilities:
* Communication: Demonstrated interpersonal skills. Must have exceptional written and verbal communication.
* Coordination: Ability to lift 60 lbs.
Other: 
* Proven ability to self manage time and administrative tasks (pre-post call planning, territory routing / zoning, expenses, sample accountability, etc.)
* Ability to develop key strategies and execute.
* Independent, creative and innovative thinker who thrives on selling in a consultative selling environment.
* Strong problem resolution skills.
* Strong contract / negotiating skills.
* Proven sales ability with consultative approach.
* Proficient on Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
* Ability to travel.
Abbott Medical Optics offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package. This includes healthcare coverage, 401(k), and much more. At AMO, people make the difference and have the opportunity to be a part of a global company that is a major force in the medical device industry. AA/EOE M/F/D/V
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        <title><![CDATA[Associate Director, Marketing - IOL'S]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[Title: Associate Director, Marketing - IOL'S
Location: CA-Santa Ana
AMO is focused on providing the full range of advanced refractive technologies and support to help eye care professionals deliver optimal vision and lifestyle experiences to patients of all ages.
Ophthalmic surgical products include intraocular lenses, laser vision correction systems, phacoemulsification systems, viscoelastics and related products used in cataract and refractive surgery. Contact lens and eye care products include disinfecting solutions, enzymatic cleaners, lens rewetting drops and dry eye drops. 
AMO is headquartered in Santa Ana, California, and employs approximately 3,600 worldwide.For more information, visitwww.abbottmedicaloptics.com.

Responsible for the development and implementation of the global marketing plans that will meet or exceed sales objectives for the cataract business unit in support of achieving sales/profit objectives and increasing shareholder value. This individual acts as the leader and coordinator for the marketing representatives from each of the four regions. The position interacts closely with sales management, finance, customer service and global supply to ensure global execution of strategies and tactics in the sales and marketing plan. This position also interacts with strategic marketing to identify trends and opportunities to develop and launch new product and line extensions and improvements. The marketing director develops relationships with key customers, opinion leaders, sales personnel and management to obtain and provide technical, professional and managerial support for our products to increase awareness and maximize sales profits. Responsible for the development, communication, implementation and tracking of a quarterly tactical plan to targeted market segments. Provides marketing leadership for the marketing staff in the regions. Identifies innovative and cost-effective communications strategies. Responsible for collecting and disseminating competitive intelligence. Ensure all media objectives are met within the allocated budget by reviewing and approving global media plan in order to accomplish media goals within budget constraints. Make global decisions for on-market products. Resolve cross-regional conflict (e.g., allocation of limited product supply, etc.) to ensure the best interests of the global cataract business.
Supports vice president of Global Cataract Marketing with strategic recommendations on the cataract business that improve shareholder value.
An advanced degree with ten years of increasingly responsible marketing, marketing research and ophthalmic surgical or medical device experience; including staff and function managerial responsibility.
* Strong product launch experience with at least 5 launches completed
* Conceptual, strategic planning skills with demonstrated product line success and growth
* Strong leadership skills with ability to lead in a motivating style
* Strong cross-cultural communication skills
* Ability to inspire a viable vision through oral and written communication skills
* In depth knowledge of current marketing techniques - electronic, professional, consumer &amp; database marketing
* Strong interpersonal skills with emphasis on achievement in a matrix organization
* Knowledge of refractive and cataract surgery approach and procedure
* Multi unit/cross product line management experience
* Creative/innovative problem solver
* Strong analytical and issue detection skills
* Strong ability to identify opportunities and /or issues and develop approaches to capitalize/correct in a timely manner. 
* Strong analytical and issue detection skills
* Ability to travel internationally
* Must be action oriented and possess ability to multitask
Abbott Medical Optics offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package. This includes healthcare coverage, 401(k), and much more. At AMO, people make the difference and have the opportunity to be a part of a global company that is a major force in the medical device industry. AA/EOE M/F/D/V]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[SR COMPLAINT INV]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[Title: SR COMPLAINT INV
Location: CA-Santa Ana
ANALY, SR COMPLAINT HANDLING
ANALY, SR COMPLAINT HANDLING]]></description>
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