Business Development Manager Rapid Diagnostics - North West

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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. The Opportunity Abbott Rapid Diagnostics is part of Abbott’s Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies to support diagnostic testing which provides important information for treatment and management of diseases and other conditions. The Abbott Rapid Diagnostics Infectious Diseases Division (ARDx) portfolio is centred around ID Now . A fast growing, molecular testing platform with the flexibility to test for Covid-19, Influenza A &B, RSV and Strep A. The ID NOW delivers accurate results in just minutes, giving HCPs real-time access to the information required to make actionable decisions during the first patient visit. The ID NOW™ Platform provides diagnostics where and when they are needed most — in near patient settings at the point of care such as Emergency departments, Admissions and Wards. Other products within the portfolio include Binax NOW rapid antigen tests, sexual health testing and women’s health. Due to an internal promotion we are currently recruiting for a Business Development Manager to join Abbott Rapid Diagnostics Infectious Diseases Division (ARDx) and cover the North West area. Territory: Merseyside, Lancashire, Cumbria The candidate should be based within the region to be considered for the role. This is a high level and strategic sales role that will focus on pulling together NHS Hospitals, NHS Community and Private Healthcare Providers to ensure Abbott Rapid Diagnostics (ARDx) leads in Point of Care provision. What You’ll Do This is a key role within the team, as managing the business across a growing division requiring excellent communication, planning, prioritisation and relationship building both internally and externally. More specifically: Producing strategic business planning Implement business strategy to align & partner with the Private Sector & NHS to maximise sales and growth of the portfolio Achieve target and deliver revenues Proactively work across different levels of stakeholders Work in a cross functional team including market access, marketing and sales Provide regular timely forecasts of performance, product demand, expenditure Lead & initiate projects Profile Degree or higher in Business, Biological Science or related field Significant diagnostics or medical devices industry and sales experience, preferably Thorough knowledge and experience of UK healthcare industry, NHS and private healthcare providers Consistent track record of achieving profitable growth Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to achieve results through influencing other Self-starter, possesses flexibility and ability to work under pressure in a fast-changing environment and ambiguous situations Positive attitude, team player with a high level of initiative, energy and enthusiasm Excellent organisation, facilitator and presentation skills Responsible-minded with a high persuasive power Skilled and experienced negotiator 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 will have access to: Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. 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. 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. The base pay for this position is N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Sales Force

DIVISION:

ID Infectious Disease

LOCATION:

United Kingdom > Maidenhead : Remote

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Yes, 75 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Driving a personal auto or company car or truck, or a powered piece of material handling equipment #J-18808-Ljbffr Abbott