Group Manager, Global Product & Marketing - Acute MCS (Pleasanton)

Job ID: 31150946Posted: Posted 30+ Days AgoStart Date: 2026-05-20Location: United States - California - Pleasanton, 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:Job Title Group Manager, Global Product & Marketing – Acute MCSWorking at AbbottAt 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 location in the Heart Failure Division. In Abbott’s Heart Failure (HF) business, we’re developing solutions to diagnose, monitor and manage heart failure, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.The Group Manager, Global Product & Marketing – Acute MCS is a senior, high‑impact leadership role responsible for the strategic direction, portfolio management, and global commercial success of Abbott’s Acute Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) franchise. This franchise includes capital equipment, single‑use consumables, and connected digital/cloud experiences supporting clinician workflows.This global role provides end‑to‑end product and portfolio leadership, spanning upstream strategy through downstream commercialization, within a highly regulated Class II–III medical device environment. The position requires strong technical acumen, commercial judgment, and the ability to influence cross‑functional and regional stakeholders in a global matrix without direct P&L ownership.The role is highly visible and critical to Abbott’s continued leadership and growth in the acute circulatory support market.What You'll Work OnPortfolio & Franchise LeadershipOwn the end‑to‑end lifecycle management and strategic performance of the CentriMag Acute MCS system and future Acute MCS platform investments.Develop and execute a long‑range, integrated portfolio strategy across hardware, disposables, and connected/cloud experiences.Lead portfolio prioritization, roadmap development, and investment trade‑offs to maximize patient, customer, and business impact.Identify opportunities for new product innovation, line extensions, and adjacent market expansion aligned to evolving standards of care.Upstream Product Strategy & DevelopmentEstablish deep expertise in the acute circulatory support ecosystem, including clinical workflows, competitive technologies, hospital economics, and regulatory considerations.Partner closely with R&D, Medical Affairs, Quality, Regulatory, and Digital teams to:Translate customer and market insights into clear product requirementsValidate concepts with KOLs, design partners, and early adoptersGuide products through development gates to launch readinessProvide strategic leadership for both regulated device development and unregulated digital experiences, in partnership with enterprise digital and IT teams.Downstream Commercialization & Go‑to‑MarketLead global go‑to‑market strategy including positioning, value propositions, and differentiated messaging.This is a global role that will support regional and country commercial teams with:Product and clinical trainingLaunch planning and executionPricing and value strategy guidanceEnsure strong commercial readiness and alignment across Marketing, Sales, Medical, and Customer Support teams.Leadership Influence senior stakeholders across functions and geographies to drive alignment, speed, and execution excellence.Represent the Acute MCS franchise in key leadership forums and global reviews.Required QualificationsBachelor’s Degree required; Biomedical Engineering or related STEM field strongly preferred10+ years of progressive experience leading global Class II–III medical device products, including capital equipment and consumablesDemonstrated success in both upstream product strategy and downstream commercializationExperience operating within global, matrixed organizationsStrong understanding of regulated product development, clinical marketing, and healthcare marketsProven ability to influence without direct authority and communicate effectively with senior leadersPreferred Qualifications Master’s Degree (MBA, Technical, or related) preferredApply 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.The base pay for this position is $148,700.00 – $297,300.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.JOB FAMILY:Product ManagementDIVISION:HF Heart FailureLOCATION:United States > Pleasanton : 6101 Stoneridge DrADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT:StandardTRAVEL:Not specifiedMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:Not ApplicableSIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day)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: