Brand Manager Associate, HCP - Adult Nutrition - Columbus, OH

Job ID: 31157058Posted: Posted 16 Days AgoStart Date: 2026-08-21Location: United States - Ohio - Columbus, 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:About AbbottAbbott 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 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.Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPOAn 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 Our location in Columbus, Ohio, currently has an opportunity for an Associate Brand Manager – Healthcare Professional in our Nutrition Division. Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac, PediaSure, Pedialyte, Ensure, and Glucerna – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.The Associate Brand Manager will lead key US Adult Nutrition Healthcare Professional (HCP) marketing programs across brands including Ensure, Glucerna, and Juven. Responsibilities include ownership of HCP materials and inventory management, gratis and coupon strategy and execution, field sales force support, external engagement activities, business analytics, and reporting.What You’ll Work OnLead HCP marketing operations and execution across the US Adult Nutrition portfolio, supporting Outpatient and Institutional sales teams.Own HCP materials strategy and lifecycle management, including forecasting, inventory management, expiration monitoring, replenishment planning, and field communication.Manage gratis and sampling programs, including volume planning, performance reporting, sales force allocation, HME Sampling Portal oversight, and optimization recommendations.Lead coupon strategy and execution, including offer development, annual planning, volume forecasting, budget management, performance tracking, and field communications.Develop and maintain HCP performance dashboards and analytics to provide actionable insights and recommendations to Brand, Sales, and Leadership teams.Support annual planning processes, RTB development, sales meetings, and ongoing business reviews through project management, timeline ownership, and presentation development.Partner with Brand, Sales, Medical, Regulatory, Finance, and external agencies to execute promotional programs and drive business objectives.Lead conference and speaker program planning and execution, ensuring alignment with brand strategies and customer engagement goalsConduct ad hoc business analyses and develop executive-ready presentations to inform strategic decisions.Own inside sales strategy and creativeIdentify opportunities to improve operational efficiency through process enhancement, resource digitization, and optimization of HCP marketing programs.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or related field; MBA preferred2-5 years of brand management, HCP sales or business analytics experience. Preferred experience in healthcare or food and beverage industry2+ years of demonstrated leadership of cross-functional teamsStrong drive and proven track record of consistent strong resultsAbility to anticipate and mitigate obstacles to drive towards solutions and manage against timelinesStrategic thinking and ability to set vision and strategy while gaining buy in from all levels of leadershipTime and project management skills, including the ability to work on multiple projects at the same timeStrong analytical skills and attention to detailAn ability to think strategically and develop annual plans and financial commitmentsAn understanding of trends and an ability to respond to changing customer and HCP needsCreativity and an ability to produce innovative and original ideas; Intellectual curiosityThe ability to manage and allocate budgetsWritten and verbal communication skillsExperience with and an understanding of market research and dataSales experience a plusApply 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 abbott.com, on LinkedIn at , and on Facebook at .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:ANPD Nutrition ProductsLOCATION:United States > Columbus : RP02ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT:StandardTRAVEL:Yes, 5 % of the TimeMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:NoSIGNIFICANT 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: