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Abbott Country Manager in Sydney, Australia

Primary Job Function

The Country Manager is responsible for directing the complete operation for Neuromodulation; both commercial as well as support functions such as Quality, IS, HR and Finance as applicable.

Core Job Responsibilities

  • Plan, organize, direct and control overall activities.

  • Identify, recommend and implement the company's short and long-term objectives and strategies, adapting them to local market conditions and business opportunities.

  • Manage the company's resources to ensure the achievement of business objectives.

  • Manage P&L and ensures financial and profit objectives are met.

  • Set direction by developing and implementing regional/country mission, strategies and business objectives.

  • Develop strategic plan - area sales and marketing plans, key objectives, organizational structure and talent, etc. and then executes on those plans.

  • Create long-range plans to optimize business development opportunities, organizational capabilities and the general operation of the business.

  • Develop and implement marketing strategies for the geography in order to maximize sales potential.

  • Participate in the budgeting and financial planning process by translating strategy into operational goals.

  • Determine optimal organizational structure to achieve business strategies and allocation of people resources and responsibilities within the division.

  • Utilize technical/professional knowledge and skills to establish, interpret and execute company policies in a major segment of the company.

  • Monitor and ensures compliance with company policies and procedures (e.g. compliance with FDA, BSI, EEO regulations, etc.)

  • Make and executes operational decisions with a strategic perspective.

  • Manage the responsible operational budget effectively.

  • Motivate and develops staff.

  • Promote adherence to EHS policies, procedures, rules and regulations. Ensure employees complete all required EHS training programs.

Requirements

  • Bachelor Degree - 10+ years of relevant experience in a commercial business Master Degree – highly regarded

  • Experience working in a multinational business

  • Experience in the medical device industry with strong Neuromodulation knowledge and experience

  • Demonstrated commercial experience in marketing and sales

  • Proven track record of getting results

  • Financial acumen required to responsibly manage a P&L

  • Ability to work under pressure with a hands-on approach

  • Business enterprise knowledge to successfully manage multiple disciplines and interdependencies

  • Operational decision making and ability to manage a complex business

  • Strong leadership capabilities

  • Excellent communication skills; both spoken and written

  • Strong ethical standards

Quality, Safety & Environmental Responsibilities

  • Attend regular departmental meetings with manager/supervisor to build in continuous feedback mechanisms.

  • Meet the requirements of ISO by complying with all relevant Quality policies and procedures to ensure the Quality objectives of the business are met.

  • Comply with all relevant company Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures and work practices with the intent of preventing or minimizing accidental exposures to self, colleagues and/or the environment.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com

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