Jennifer Joe

About Jennifer Joe

Jennifer Joe, MD, is a Harvard-trained nephrologist and internist whose career is defined by entrepreneurship, agility, and creativity at the intersection of clinical development, medical affairs, commercial strategy, and digital innovation. As a founder and CEO of a healthcare software start-up, she led the company from inception to a successful exit, discovering a passion for product launches and healthcare communication. Her entrepreneurial spirit continued in leadership roles at both start-ups and established companies, where she demonstrated operational excellence and adaptability—growing revenue threefold at a German medical device company and spearheading high-impact, cross-functional initiatives at AstraZeneca, including a globally adopted patient identification strategy and a chronic kidney disease pathway optimization program that exceeded targets ahead of schedule. Dr. Joe’s commitment to patient-centric solutions is evident in her leadership of pivotal clinical trials, value-based care partnerships, and the development of innovative, data-driven medical affairs programs. She excels in cross-functional environments, collaborating with stakeholders across healthcare systems, payers, advocacy groups, and regulatory bodies to deliver holistic strategies that improve patient outcomes. Her deep interest in digital solutions is reflected in her roles developing digital health tools, precision population health initiatives, and next-generation clinical trial recruitment strategies. Throughout her career, Dr. Joe has championed creative, technology-enabled approaches to transform care delivery and ensure that patient needs remain at the center of every solution.

Experience

1. Senior Director, Global Medical & Scientific Affairs, Point of Care

   Abbott

   Jun 2025 — Present · Princeton, NJ, US

   I lead Global Medical and Scientific Affairs for Abbott\'s Point of Care Division, overseeing a multidisciplinary team spanning North America, Europe (London), and Asia-Pacific (Singapore). Our organization is responsible for generating and disseminating clinical evidence that supports both pre- and post-regulatory initiatives.Scientific Affairs Leadership — Direct a PhD-level scientific team focused on post-regulatory evidence generation, clinical outcomes research, and health economic analysis. We drive peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and real-world evidence strategies that inform clinical adoption and regulatory positioning.Medical Affairs & Stakeholder Engagement — Oversee physician Medical Directors and Medical Science Liaisons across multiple regions who translate clinical evidence into actionable insights at major medical congresses, advisory boards, and scientific exchanges. We ensure evidence-based, compliant communication with healthcare professionals and key opinion leaders.Regulatory & Clinical Governance — My team serves as the clinical interface with the FDA and international regulatory bodies, ensuring seamless coordination on regulatory strategy, submissions, and post-market compliance. We function as Clinical Reviewer and Patient Safety Officer for all pre-regulatory clinical trials, maintaining robust trial design, participant safety oversight, and regulatory compliance. My team also serves as Patient Safety Officer for post-regulatory quality, maintaining vigilance over product performance and adverse event management.Strategic Sourcing & Portfolio Development — Sit on the committee responsible for test sourcing and early-stage pipeline evaluation, bringing regulatory acumen and clinical evidence requirements to portfolio decisions.

Education

• Rice University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

• University of Mississippi School of Medicine

  Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

• Georgetown University School of Medicine

  Internal Medicine Residency Program

• Harvard Medical School

  Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women's Hospital Joint Nephrology Fellowship

Skills

• Medicine
• Medical Education
• Hospitals
• Internal Medicine
• Clinical Research
• Board Certified
• Healthcare Management
• Emergency Medicine
• Acls
• Healthcare
• Inpatient
• Epidemiology
• Physicians
• Public Health
• Healthcare Information Technology
• Informatics
• Health Policy
• Healthcare Consulting
• Ehr
• Entrepreneurship
• Graduate Medical Education
• Social Media
• Nephrology
• Social Entrepreneurship
• Technological Innovation
• Working with Physicians
• Healthcare Information Technology (Hit)
• Electronic Medical Record (Emr)
• Inpatient Care
• Leadership
• Digital Health
• Management
• Strategic Planning
• Public Speaking
• Social Media Marketing
• Online Community Moderation
• Digital Media
• Urgent Care
• Primary Care
• Primary Care Physicians