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Senior Manager, Global Marketing Strategy & Business Development

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

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.Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO.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

This position works out of our Santa Clara, CA location in the Structural Heart Division.

Structural Heart Business Mission:  why we exist

Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life through the design and provision of device and management solutions for the treatment of structural heart disease.

The Global Strategy Manager will be part of the Global Strategy team in the Structural Heart headquarters in Santa Clara, California and will develop qualitative and quantitative market insights in support of strategic business decisions. 

The candidate will be expected to quickly develop an understanding of the Structural Heart space, Abbott’s product offerings, key market dynamics and internal strategic processes. Essential success factors for this role include strong business acumen, attention to details, expertise in PowerPoint & Excel, ability to work independently under tight deadlines and strong interpersonal skills to liaise with cross-functional stakeholders.

 What You’ll Work On

Contribute to the development of strategic plans in support of the franchises by providing market insights, opportunity assessment, competitive analyses and support the creation of ad hoc reportsDevelop presentations and strategic narrative with clear story line for executive audienceDrive the strategic goals planning process, identifying top priorities, and coordinating functional goal setting activitiesLead competitive intelligence efforts across devices, platforms, digital health solutions, and adjacent technologiesMonitor and analyze competitor portfolios, pipelines, clinical evidence, regulatory approvals, and go‑to‑market strategiesConduct market, customer, and ecosystem analysis to identify growth opportunities and emerging threatsSupport annual and long‑range strategic planning processes with data‑driven competitive insightsPartner with cross‑functional teams (R&D, Commercial, Regulatory, Clinical, Strategic Marketing, Finance) to align strategy and executionPerform data analysis using raw financial data files (sales, pricing etc.) and interpret results to drive business decisionsManage dashboards and internal platforms for data visualization, reporting and workflow management Strong executive communication skills with experience engaging and influencing senior leadershipTranslate complex competitive and market intelligence into concise, actionable executive presentationsIdentify, evaluate, and pursue new business opportunities through market research, networking, and prospectingLead discovery conversations to understand business needs, challenges, and partnership criteriaPrepare and deliver compelling proposals, presentations, and pitches tailored to customers and senior leadership alignmentNegotiate commercial terms, contracts, and partnerships to drive mutually beneficial outcomesSupport M&A, joint venture, or strategic investment initiatives when applicableInfluence product roadmap and value proposition based on customer insights and market feedback

Required Qualifications

BA/BS degree required6+ years of related work experienceExperience in summarizing insights and presenting findings to management in a timely and professional manner requiredAdvanced PowerPoint & Excel skills requiredStrong financial acumen and ability to process PnL and detailed deal & business modelsStrong problem solver with proven ability to translate data into insightsAbility to multi-task and execute multiple deliverables while meeting deadlinesAbility to work independently, comfortable taking initiativeAbility to travel up to 20-30%

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree or other advanced degree preferredExperience in Medical Device, Pharma or Biotech required; experience in Structural Heart industry is desirable

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* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

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

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 $130,700.00 – $261,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.