Associate Product Manager

Job ID: Posted: Posted 25 Days AgoStart Date: Location: United States > Austin : 8701 Bee Caves Rd, United States of AmericaTime Type: Full timeAbbott 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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.JOB DESCRIPTION:Working at AbbottAt 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 contributionTuition 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 The Associate Product Manager position works out of our Austin, TX location in the Cardiac Rhythm Management Division.This is a fully onsite role.As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias or irregular heartbeats.Abbott Cardiac Rhythm Management Global Marketing is looking for a strong individual that wants to make a difference in the Transvenous Pacemaker space. In this role, you will own a critical part of the commercialized transvenous pacemaker & accessories portfolio, drive share acquisition through strategic initiatives, and play an integral part in future product launch execution.What You'll Work OnManage LV product downstream marketing globally for assigned products and/or markets, providing marketing strategy, guidance, and support.Generate expert level brand, market, and competitive analysesDevelop annual marketing plans to grow product sales, profit, and shareCreate and execute marketing campaigns that generate measurable winsCollaborate with DVP, AVPs, and R.D.s to create a unified strategy and cohesive tactical execution plansWork closely with the U.S. Commercial team & Finance to ensure alignmentGain buy-in from commercial leadership and ensure execution of marketing plansForecast product demand and sales for monthly, quarterly, and annual financial planningCreate competitive marketing strategies and tactics that defend and take shareCollaborate with the CRM Education team to develop, implement, and update product training for the sales force on an ongoing basisCollaborate with the CRM Education team to generate strategic opportunities for KOL and AHP engagementCollaborate with the CRM Marketing Communications team to ensure best-in-class collateral development for supporting sales executionLead new LV product launchesLead cross-functional teams in the development and execution of product launch plans and critical milestonesIdentify product positioning, value propositions, and key messaging in conjunction with the Marketing Communications teamCollaborate with Upstream Marketing counterparts to provide market insights and condition the market for product launchesIdentify market entry strategies with the Reimbursement teamDevelop podium and publication plans with the Clinical teamCreate market development plans with global marketing teamsWork with the education team in developing field and physician training plans and ensure optimal training executionCreate and align the go-to-market strategy with Commercial leadership, including key performance indicators, segmentation, and account/customer targetingForecast launch demand to ensure adequate product supplyDevelop KOL strategy and create physician champions for the productCollaborate with Public Affairs in deciding and executing appropriate media communicationsTrack and report launch progress to senior leadership and key stakeholders regularlyEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRINGBachelor’s degree Related field or an equivalent combination of education and work experienceMBA preferredMinimum 2-4 years of related work experience with a strong understanding of specified functional areaTypicallyrequires2+yearsofexperiencewithorexposuretosalesand/ormarketinginthefollowingareas: healthcare, medical devices, or medical diagnostics to develop the competence required to meet the skills and responsibilities of the position.Solid understanding and application of business concepts, procedures and practices. Will perform this job in a quality system environment. Failure to adequately perform tasks can result in noncompliance with governmental regulations. Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Exercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Has a sound knowledge of a variety of alternatives and their impact on their business unit.Willing to travel 40%Preferred Experience​Strong written and verbal communication capabilities requiredMust know how to win friends & influence peopleMust be proactive and results orientedProficiency with Microsoft Office suite of applicationsClass III device product launch experience is strongly preferredDemonstrated strategic thinking, and analytical skillsApply NowLearn 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.Connect with us at , on Facebook at and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.The base pay for this position is $78,000.00 – $156,000.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.JOB FAMILY:Product ManagementDIVISION:CRM Cardiac Rhythm ManagementLOCATION:United States > Austin : 8701 Bee Caves RdADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT:StandardTRAVEL:Yes, 50 % of the TimeMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:Not ApplicableSIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.EEO is the Law link - English: is the Law link - Espanol: