Product Manager, Global Marketing (Willis Tower or Lake Forest, IL)

$95,000 - $190,000/Yr

Abbott Laboratories - Lake Forest, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Lake Forest, IL

10,001+ employees

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

About the position

The position is focused on the development, strategic planning, and execution of marketing plans for specific market segments or products within Abbott, a global healthcare leader. The role involves maximizing business impact through strategic initiatives, participating in budgeting processes, and serving as a subject matter expert while ensuring compliance with quality and environmental health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute specific marketing plans and activities for market segments or products.
• Implement strategic and tactical initiatives to maximize business impact of products/projects.
• Participate in annual departmental budgeting processes by providing relevant data points.
• Lead and participate on cross-functional teams in support of organizational goals.
• Serve as subject matter expert (SME) within the assigned market segment and interface with internal and external customers.
• Understand and comply with applicable EHS policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Implement and maintain the effectiveness of the Quality System.
• Manage single or multiple smaller products/projects or functions within a larger project.
• Plan and organize project assignments of substantial variety and complexity.
• Initiate or maintain schedules for projects and project milestones.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum 8 years related work experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in sales and/or marketing in healthcare, medical devices, or medical diagnostics.
• Understanding of the technology and capabilities of the Division's products and market dynamics.
• Knowledge of regulations and standards affecting medical devices/diagnostics.
• Ability to lead and influence without direct authority.
• Ability to work independently and in groups, cross-functionally.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to use various types of databases and computer software.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree or MBA is preferred.

Benefits

• Free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan after one year.
• Excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement and student debt programs.
• Recognition as a great place to work in multiple countries.
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives.