ABBOTT LABORATORIES Upstream Coronary Brand / Product Manager Salary in the United States

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 103,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Position Summary

Responsible for the development of specific marketing plans and the strategy and execution of product portfolio development for market segments or products to establish, enhance or distinguish placement within the competitive arena.

Main Responsibilities

• Understand relative priorities for the development of new products and product enhancements by defining customer needs and working with internal customers.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of customer needs and industry dynamics to assigned product(s) / project(s).
• Participate on cross-functional teams in support of organizational goals.
• Understand strategic and financial implications of project(s) / product(s) on the overall budget.
• Travel up to 20% of the time international and domestic by means necessary to support organizational goals.
• Understand and comply with applicable EHS policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the Quality System.

Accountability/Scope/Budget

Position is responsible to manage single project or participates on portions of multiple projects; understands concepts and applies these concepts practically with reasonable effectiveness; may function independently according to the task but is still given significant direction.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; advanced degree (such as a Master's degree or MBA) is desire   Typically requires 2+ years of experience with or exposure to sales and/or marketing in the following areas: healthcare, medical devices, or medical diagnostics to develop the competence required to meet the skills and responsibilities of the position. Candidate / incumbent should possess the following: - understanding of the technology and capabilities of the Division's products; - understanding of market and customer dynamics; - understanding of sales processes; - knowledge of regulations and standards affecting medical devices/diagnostics; - ability to work independently and in groups; ability to work cross-functionally; - ability to apply analytical thinking, problem-solving skills and critical-thinking skills; - ability to clearly, concisely and accurately convey communications, whether verbal, written or in presentations; - ability and aptitude to use various types of databases and other computer software; - ability to form and develop interpersonal, professional relationships; display socially and professionally appropriate behavior.