Director, Global Strategy

Abbott Laboratories • Santa Clara, CA

388d • $186,300 - $372,700

About The Position

The Director of Global Strategy at Abbott Laboratories is responsible for leading the strategic process of the Structural Heart Business Unit. This role involves collaborating with senior leadership to identify growth opportunities, optimize business processes, and ensure competitiveness in the market. The position requires a strong focus on strategy, business development, and managing annual business objectives, while also overseeing a team dedicated to these initiatives.

Requirements

• Minimum bachelor's degree in science or business.
• Preferred master's degree in science or business.
• 10+ years of professional experience, ideally in Medical Device and Structural Heart (Marketing/R&D/Field).
• Consulting experience would be a plus.
• Team management experience would be a plus.
• Excellent strategist with a growth and visionary mindset.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to work with numbers and concepts.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to engage with senior leadership and key opinion leaders frequently.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage uncertainty and adapt quickly under stress.
• Ability to work autonomously with little supervision.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple functions and different types of people.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in consulting within the medical device industry.
• Experience in team management.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and the strategic process for the Business Unit.
• Lead the Product Portfolio Process.
• Maintain and update the long-term Market Models for the Structural Heart Business Unit.
• Gather, maintain, and disseminate competitive intelligence information as needed.
• Assess business development priorities with the Marketing Directors of different Structural Heart Franchises.
• Define strategic needs for potential acquisitions/partnerships and source potential targets.
• Select targets and partnerships to investigate and coordinate with Abbott Corporate License and Acquisition during due diligence.
• Coordinate and lead the Annual Business Objectives Process, defining business unit objectives and aligning the organization on key goals.
• Prepare executive presentations for Board of Director Reviews and senior leadership meetings.
• Manage the Strategy and BD team and the budget of the department.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities with an international company.
• Free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan after one year.
• Excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement and student debt programs.
• Recognition as a great place to work in various countries.
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Miscellaneous Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees