Responsible for leading the organization’s strategic direction and financial performance within the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) for the Neuromodulation division. Oversee sales operations and regional marketing execution to drive growth and market success. Ensure business activities align with corporate policies while adhering to local legal, regulatory, and cultural standards. Collaborate closely with finance, regulatory/quality, clinical, HR, communications, legal, and IT teams to support seamless operations and strategic objectives.

EDUCATION & COMPETENCIES

Minimum Education and experience

• University degree or equivalent in business and/or medical field
• Ten years of experience in medical device, preferably class 3.
• Experience in German market and with German reimbursement system.
• Must have either sales and/or marketing leadership experience.
• Strong leadership skills with strategic thinking ability.
• Demonstrated experience in building high performance teams and managing multi-disciplinary organizations.
• Cross cultural and cross functional sensitivity.
• Proven record of accomplishment in meeting/exceeding revenue goals.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication, influencing and negotiation skills.

Natural abilities (team-player, stress resistant, discretion, good communicator, etc.)

• Ability to plan, manage and execute projects within budget and on schedule
• Ability to communicate effectively to all levels of the organization and customers (strong written and verbal skills)
• Vision, creativity and leadership
• Team builder and shaper
• Capability to establish and use networks to acquire information
• Results Orientation
• Integrity
• Ownership
• Accountability
• Solution oriented
• Interpersonal skills at different levels within a corporate environment
• Quality Orientation
• Continuous Learning
• Innovation

SUPERVISORY / MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops a high performing, talented commercial organization that fosters engagement, effectiveness and talent development
• Reports directly to the International Head & General Manager Neuromodulation OUS

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITY / SCOPE

• Regularly interacts with other members of OUS GM’s staff, key external customers and other stakeholders, regulatory and other government agencies, Abbott leadership around the globe and commercial heads of other Abbott divisions.
• Responsible for the commercialization of the full portfolio of products and services.