Area Vice President- South Plains

Abbott 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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION

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.

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’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) PPO

An excellent retirement savings plan with 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 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

Directs strategic programs, market development, and business integrations to maximize the revenue growth and profitability of Abbott's EP Products. This position will be supporting our South Plains region. Ideal candidate will be located in this region, which includes Dallas, Austin, Houston, Etc.

What You’ll Work On

Directs strategic programs, market development, and business integrations to maximize the revenue growth and profitability of Abbott's EP Products.

Job Duties

In conjunction with field management, identifies, develops, and drives key programs for Cardiac products that enhance the success of marketing and sales endeavors.

Working with upper-level Sales management, Marketing, Product Divisions, and key physician Opinion Leaders, develops and drives initiatives to accelerate growth of products.

Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.

Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.

Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent or equivalent plus typically 10+ years of progressively more responsible medical device or related sales experience.

A minimum of six years of demonstrated experience at a supervisory/managerial level is typical; an advanced credential, such as an MBA in a relevant discipline/concentration is also preferred.

Seasoned judgment acquired through organizational experience and achievements in the medical sales profession.•

A comprehensive ability to analyze and evaluate technologically complex devices.

Ability to work with and direct others effectively.

Ability to prepare and present effectively written and verbal communications.