Job Description

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.

Job Title  

Senior Manager, Global Market and Competitive Insights  

Working at Abbott  

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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 a 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity   

This position works out of our Pleasanton, CA office in the Heart Failure Division. Leading an active lifestyle is important to the many people we serve. In Abbott’s Cardiovascular business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart and vascular disease, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives. In the Heart Failure business unit, we are focused on developing breakthrough medical technologies to treat and manage people with Heart Failure. 

As the Senior Manager, Global Market and Competitive Insights you will help advance the Global Market Insights team’s mission to combine empathy and analytics in a way that provoke bold actions to best serve our customers. This position will lead key competitive insights initiatives and fuel growth by delivering actionable insights that guide strategy and influence decision making across product development and marketing efforts. They will lead, coach, and empower team members to be successful in their roles. This individual should have a strong ability to communicate and will be accountable for synthesizing and translating insights into strategic recommendations and actions at senior leadership levels. 

This role will focus on driving market insights and competitive analysis within the heart failure segment, ensuring our organization remains at the forefront of innovation and market leadership. 

What You’ll Work On

• Market Analysis:  Conduct comprehensive market research to identify trends, opportunities, and competitive landscape within the heart failure segment. 

• Strategic Insights:  Evaluate market data and provide actionable insights to senior leadership to inform strategic decision-making. 

• Competitive Intelligence:  Monitor and analyze competitor activities, product developments, and market positioning to anticipate market shifts and inform business strategies. 

• Structured Communications:  Deliver structured communications in written and verbal form on competitors and the category, providing insights and implications to the business. 

• Business Development:  Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategies that expand market presence and drive growth in the heart failure franchise. 

• Stakeholder Engagement:  Establish and maintain high-level relationships with key decision-makers, industry leaders, and potential partners to promote our products and services. 

• Reporting:  Prepare and present detailed reports and recommendations to top executives, highlighting market opportunities and strategic initiatives. 

• Innovation:  Lead initiatives to identify and evaluate new business opportunities, ensuring alignment with the organization's short and long-term goals. 

• Team Leadership:  Be seen as a trusted leader and subject matter expert, influencing, developing, and maintaining a highly effective team. Customize coaching style to bring out the best in team members. 

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with cross-functional stakeholders to define and execute learning needs aligned with organizational goals. 
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred. 

• Minimum of 10 years in market research, competitive analysis, or business development within the healthcare industry, with a proven track record of career growth. At least 5 years in market research, business analytics/forecasting, or competitive intelligence in Healthcare, Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, or similar industries. 

• Deep experience in consumer insights 

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities, excellent communication and presentation skills. Expertise in identifying data limitations, interpreting discrepancies, and synthesizing multiple data sets into compelling messages. 

• Ability to understand and communicate business needs effectively. 

• Conducts thorough research with attention to detail, applying logic and critical thinking. 

• Strong people leadership skills, capable of managing and developing teams. 

• Experience working with cross-functional and global teams. Willingness to accommodate global calls and travel domestically and internationally. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. 

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The base pay for this position is $146,700.00 – $293,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

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