Group Manager - Strategy and Analytics

Group Manager - Strategy and Analytics Location: Austin, TX – Neuromodulation division. The Opportunity This role focuses on driving market intelligence and competitive analysis within the neuromodulation segment. The Group Manager will lead key competitive insights initiatives, guide strategy, and influence decision making across product development and marketing. What You’ll Work On Market Analysis: Conduct comprehensive market research to identify trends, opportunities, and the competitive landscape. Strategic Insights: Evaluate market data and provide actionable insights to senior leadership. Competitive Intelligence: Monitor competitor activities, product developments, and market positioning to anticipate shifts. Structured Communications: Deliver structured communications in written and verbal form on competitors and categories, providing implications to business. Stakeholder Engagement: Establish and maintain high‑level relationships with key decision‑makers, industry leaders, and partners. Reporting: Prepare and present detailed reports and recommendations to top executives, highlighting market opportunities and strategic initiatives. Innovation: Lead initiatives to identify and evaluate new business opportunities aligned with short‑ and long‑term goals. Team Leadership: Serve as a trusted leader, influence, develop, and maintain a highly effective team. Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work with cross‑functional stakeholders to define and execute learning needs aligned with organizational goals. Required Qualifications U.S. Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field. Minimum 8 years of strong analytical, predictive financial modeling, and strategic thinking abilities. Minimum 10 years in market research, business analytics/forecasting, or competitive intelligence in Healthcare, Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, or similar industries. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Expertise in identifying data limitations, interpreting discrepancies, and synthesizing multiple data sets into compelling messages. Ability to understand and communicate business needs effectively. Conducts thorough research with attention to detail, applying logic and critical thinking. Strong people leadership skills, capable of managing and developing teams. Experience working with cross‑functional and global teams. Willingness to accommodate global calls and travel domestically and internationally. Preferred Qualifications MBA or advanced degree preferred. Salary Base pay range: $129,300.00 – $258,700.00. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. #J-18808-Ljbffr Abbott