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 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Abbott Rapid Diagnostics is currently looking to recruit a

PROFILE REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Postgraduate in Management from a top-tier business school or Postgraduate Scientific- or Medical Degree (Master equivalent or higher)
• Minimum 10 years’ experience with a minimum of 4-5 years of demonstrated leadership experience leading commercial/sales teams across several countries (preferably also European countries) in the healthcare industry.
• Experience in the Life science industry is mandatory, Point of Care Diagnostics experience is highly desirable.
• Experience in managing direct markets with sales teams, and indirect distribution markets.
• Experience of living and working in multiple countries, in different market environments with broad expertise across functions, disease areas and go to market models is highly desirable.
• Cross-Cultural Competence – Proficiency in navigating cross-cultural dynamics, understanding regional nuances, and adapting strategies to suit different market needs.
• Fluent in German and English.
• Mindset & Behavior:
• Reliable, always acting with the highest integrity to create enduring value (which is a basis for all employees and especially talents)
• Highly cooperative with other parts of the organization, eager to learn from others and to use the network across Abbott to tackle business issues (not re-inventing the wheel)
• Self-confident and assertive in business decisions and negotiations
• Strong sense of priority and urgency, tackles tough issues, and makes fast and high-quality decisions.
• Fast learner, curious and keeps abreast of trends in the market environment.
• Continuously challenging the status quo and mobilizing partners/teams for continuous improvement
• Fluency in German and English
• 30-40% travel within the region and globally
• Global Mobility
• Workplace Germany or Switzerland

• Managing budgets, forecasting, and financial performance to meet revenue and profitability targets.
• Develop and provide long and short-term business forecasts, business reports and information flows as required on a timely basis. Raise deviations from plan early and proactively provide mitigation plans and alternative scenarios.
• Deliver on financial goals (sales, margin, market share) and other financial KPIs.
• Manage P&L to deliver financial top and bottom-line commitments, optimizing profitability while investing in top line growth opportunities.