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 113,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive and cost-effective products for treatment of vascular disease. Our extensive portfolio includes drug-eluting stents, bare metal stents, guide wires, balloon dilatation catheters, imaging catheters and software, vessel closure devices and peripheral stents. 

Our location in Santa Clara, CA currently has an opportunity for an Product Manager - US Marketing, Endovascular to work onsite in our Santa Clara Headquarters office.  The Product Manager will be responsible for setting the US strategic direction and tactical implementation of activities that will lead to a customer-centric and goal achievement culture, focusing on optimizing customer satisfaction and economic profit for their particular product line.

WHAT YOU'LL DO  

• Understand the trends in Peripheral Vascular Market and identify key growth drivers

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of customer needs and industry dynamics to assigned product(s) / project(s).

• Understand relative priorities for the development of new products and product enhancements by defining customer needs and working with internal customers.

• Understand strategic and financial implications of project(s) / product(s) on the overall budget.

• Develop recommendations for capturing growth potential for the prioritized projects.

• Develop sales, tactical and marketing plans to execute on chosen projects

• Work with key stakeholders to implement plans.

• Assess success of implementation and identify transition plans to appropriate teams.

• Travel up to 20% of the time primarily domestically by any means necessary to support organizational goals.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING  

Required  

• Bachelor's Degree with at least 3 years of related work experience with a complete understanding of specified functional area.

• Minimum 3 years healthcare experience with a minimum of 2 yeas Marketing experience or an MBA with 3 years of related experience. 

Preferred  

• Medical Device Marketing experience

• Product Launch Experience

• Previous experience in management consulting, sales, Medical Devices or a related health care industry is preferred. 

• 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;  cross-functionally; -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.

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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