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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Abbott Point of Care (APOC) is a global leader in providing critical medical diagnostic and data management products for rapid blood analysis that are intuitive, reliable, and cost-effective. Our i-STAT System is an advanced, portable diagnostic tool that provides real-time, lab-quality results within minutes to accelerate patient-care decision-making. The i-STAT System has the industry's most comprehensive menu of tests in a single bedside platform, including tests for blood gases, electrolytes, chemistries, coagulation, hematology, glucose, cardiac markers and traumatic brain injury (TBI). By delivering lab-quality results in minutes, our i-STAT System fosters a collaborative, patient-centered environment while driving improved operational performance.
Our location in Princeton, NJ currently has an opportunity for a Director of Global Marketing. This director is our product launch lead for all of Abbott Point of Care Products. As a strategic thought leader and experienced executor, you are responsible for setting the strategy and creating and executing tactical plans for products to ensure their successful global launch. This includes leading your team to differentiate products among competitors, develop compelling positioning statements, messages, value propositions, pricing, forecasting, and reimbursement options. You will lead the marketing activities for the team and drive product launches. Strong leadership and collaboration skills are needed for cross departmental interactions with sales leadership, regional marketing directors, medical affairs, R&D, quality, regulatory, and operations.
For some of our launches, you will also be part of the cross-divisional leadership teams guiding multiple Abbott divisions in partnership with your peers and Abbott corporate public affairs.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Strong project management skills, with proven ability to clearly define objectives and priorities, establish milestones, lead global cross-functional teams to meet and exceed goals in a dynamic environment, while maintaining strong attention to detail.
Understand the strategic landscape leveraging insights from market research, competitive intelligence, and others.
Lead the development of differentiated value propositions for target segment customers and the development of the right tools and collateral to for commercial team use.
Ensures that the cross-divisional and cross-functional team members work as "one team" focused on divisional goals while identifying and manages interdependencies.
Facilitate workshops with key stakeholders at all levels of the business as insights are gathered, recommendations are built, and decisions are made.
Establishes a team culture and processes to establish and manage milestones, proactively identify and develop effective plans to mitigate and resolve risk, and ensure transparency throughout the launch efforts.
Delivers proactive, transparent, and effective communications cadence to ensure timely dissemination of information with the executive leadership teams, product core teams, and matrix stakeholders.
As needed, roll up your sleeves to help teams and individuals execute against important deliverables including market or financial analytics and strategy building sessions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING
Required
B.A., B.S., or M.S. degree preferably in a technical field (e.g., biological or chemical sciences)
An MBA from a top tiered school is preferred
At least 10 years of experience in healthcare is needed with background in pharmaceuticals, diagnostics or devices.
Demonstrated track record of success in global product launches, ideally in IVD or medical devices.
Exceptional project management skills, with proven ability to clearly define objectives and priorities, establish milestones, anticipate and mitigate risks, lead cross-functional teams to meet and exceed goals in a dynamic environment, while maintaining strong attention to detail and quick recall.
Demonstrated robust analytical individual skills related to financial modeling, market analytics, ongoing performance - the ability to execute independently and through others while maintaining a high-standard of deliverables.
Relentless curiosity- proactively anticipating risks; demonstrated ability to uncover hidden (or less obvious) insights, take ownership of problems, resolve ambiguities, exercise sound judgment and independently determine appropriate course of action where precedent may not exist.
An approachable and credible communication style, with exceptional verbal and written communication skills; to keep all levels of the organization informed, engaged and motivated.
Intellectual agility - able to pivot based on shifting priorities and balance multiple projects seamlessly in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent collaboration skills - able to navigate complex matrix within the Division and the broader Abbott organization to ensure alignment of priorities and partnership throughout program execution.
Positive attitude, confidence, integrity and professionalism. Initiative and self-motivation; strong work ethic; leadership and team orientation; strong proactive interpersonal skills with proven ability to work with others; ability to work in a matrixed environment, strong cross-functional management by influence.
WHAT WE OFFER
At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:
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
Paid time off
401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:? www.abbottbenefits.com
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
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The base pay for this position is $147,300.00 - $294,700.00. 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.
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