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 student debt program and FreeU 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

• Drives market expansion, innovation, and competitive advantage by leading strategic regional initiatives, influencing country priorities, and optimizing customer relationships.
• Translates demand forecasting and commercial levers into actionable strategies, managing P&L to meet regional and global goals.
• Forges strategic partnerships and makes accountable, insight-driven decisions that accelerate digital adoption, market resilience, and organizational growth.

What You’ll Work On

• Drive growth by identifying market opportunities, adapting global strategies to fit regional dynamics, and expanding ADC’s footprint in key markets.
• Implement customer-centric initiatives that strengthen relationships with key stakeholders, improve customer satisfaction, and deepen long-term loyalty.
• Oversee adoption of digital tools, AI, and machine learning to enhance product offerings and streamline regional operations.
• Direct regional P&L, budgeting, and financial risk management, aligning financial goals with global objectives; accountable to support VP North America Commercial Operations for reviews such as CDR, OEM and LBEs.
• Ensure cohesive execution of commercial strategies through cross-functional collaboration and strategic influence with country leadership teams.
• Lead planning and execution of go-to-market strategies, optimizing launch success and market competitiveness.
• Establish and manage partnerships with healthcare, technology, and retail ecosystem stakeholders to advance innovation and expand ADC’s market reach.
• Leverage analytics and demand forecasting to guide strategic decisions, integrating market, operational, and performance levers to prioritize regional actions.
• Make and own high-impact strategic recommendations, incorporating feedback loops and outcome accountability across regional and country-level initiatives.
• Stay ahead of competitors by refining strategies based on market intelligence, customer insights, and technological advancements.
• Anticipate and mitigate market, operational, and compliance risks to ensure strategic resilience.
• Work with regulatory and market access teams to ensure products meet standards and optimize reimbursement.
• Mentor commercial teams, fostering strategic thinking, continuous learning, and leadership development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Business, Marketing, Life Sciences, Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 12+ years of relevant career experience required.
• End-to-End Business Strategy Ownership: Exposure to developing cohesive business strategies that integrate financial, operational, and commercial functions.
• Broad-Based Organizational Influence: Experience collaborating across commercial and non-commercial functions and influencing country-level teams without direct authority.
• Strategic and Operational Risk Management: Deepening skills in making and owning high-impact decisions, balancing risk with commercial opportunity.
• Executive Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with executive stakeholders to gain support for regional and organizational strategies.
• Advanced Organizational Design and Talent Development: Refine expertise in structuring teams, building leadership pipelines, and nurturing high-potential talent.

Key Competencies:

• Customer centricity
• Insights-driven
• Strategic thinking & Risk management
• Agility & Innovation
• Commercial acumen
• Effective communication & influence
• Executional excellence
• Develops self & others

Preparation for a General Manager Role

• Broad Business Strategy Development: Lead initiatives that integrate regional financial, operational, and commercial objectives, refining skills in end-to-end business planning.
• Operational and Financial Risk Management: Build accountability for regional decision-making by assessing risk, forecasting impact, and adjusting strategies in real time.
• Enterprise-Level Stakeholder Relations: Strengthen collaboration with senior leadership, board members, and cross-functional teams, fostering support for long-term, organization-wide strategies.
• Deep Market and Regulatory Insight: Build proficiency in navigating complex regulatory landscapes and leveraging market access strategies to drive sustainable, region-wide growth.
• Advanced Talent Development and Team Design: Develop capabilities in structuring high-performing teams and leadership pipelines, emphasizing growth and adaptability across regional markets.
  

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The base pay for this position is $193,300.00 – $386,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.