Product Manager (Consumer/12-month contract) – Abbott Diabetes Care (Missis

at  Abbott Laboratories

ABOUT ABBOTT

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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related discipline
• Three to five years product/brand management experience within pharmaceutical, diagnostics or diabetes

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong analytical skills with the proven ability to develop and achieve financial goals and objectives.
• Working knowledge of the Diabetes and Healthcare markets and the ability to effectively interface with sales teams, external and internal customers.
• Must possess the ability to anticipate market changes, input on product strategy and to develop and implement launch programs that can drive business objectives.
• Strong administrative and communication skills and a proven ability to meet project deadlines.
  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 www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal

Marketing Planning and Execution

• Development of annual Marketing Plan for area of responsibility. Assist with annual ADC marketing plan as required.
• Lead direct to consumer marketing activation, including digital, social, TV and website activation.
• Manage various external agencies to deliver marketing programs and promotional materials on-time and on-budget.
• Effectively work with Sales teams to ensure successful implementation and execution of programs and tactics.

Market Research

• Assist in identification and analysis of market research needs.

New Product Launches

• Support the launch of new product innovation for consumer, including communications, content development, new campaign creations and media planning.