Area Vice President- South Plains

Abbott • Austin, TX

6d • $168,800 - $311,800 • Remote

About The Position

The Area Vice President directs strategic programs, market development, and business integrations to maximize revenue growth and profitability for Abbott's Electrophysiology (EP) products. The position supports the South Plains region, including areas such as Dallas, Austin, and Houston; the ideal candidate will be located in the region. The role requires considerable business travel, listed as 50% of the time.

The Area Vice President collaborates with field management, sales leadership, marketing, product divisions, and physician opinion leaders to develop and drive programs and initiatives that support cardiac product sales and accelerate growth. The role also supports company initiatives and compliance with applicable FDA and other regulatory requirements, company policies, operating procedures, and quality and environmental management systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent, plus typically 10 or more years of progressively responsible medical device or related sales experience.
• Seasoned judgment developed through organizational experience and achievements in the medical sales profession.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate technologically complex devices.
• Ability to work with and direct others effectively.
• Ability to prepare and present effective written and verbal communications.
• Thorough familiarity with medical device industry policies, operations, and procedures.
• Ability to prioritize development projects effectively using customer input.
• Documented record of delivering strategic marketing information that adds value to management decision-making.
• Expert verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Working knowledge of frequently used personal computer programs and applications, such as Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
• Strong leadership skills, including setting goals and providing respectful, constructive feedback to build positive relationships and improve business results.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at multiple organizational levels.
• Willingness to undertake considerable business travel.

Nice To Haves

• At least six years of demonstrated supervisory or managerial experience is typical.
• An advanced credential, such as an MBA in a relevant discipline or concentration.
• Experience working in a broader enterprise or cross-division business unit model.

Responsibilities

• Direct strategic programs, market development, and business integrations to maximize revenue growth and profitability for Abbott's EP products.
• Identify, develop, and drive key cardiac product programs with field management to enhance marketing and sales efforts.
• Develop and drive growth initiatives in collaboration with upper-level sales management, marketing, product divisions, and physician opinion leaders.
• Comply with FDA regulations, other regulatory requirements, company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
• Support company initiatives and applicable Quality Management Systems, Environmental Management Systems, and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain positive and cooperative communication and collaboration with employees at all levels, customers, contractors, and vendors.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities with an international company.
• Free medical coverage for employees through the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO.
• Retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program.
• FreeU education benefit, offering a path to a bachelor's degree.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director