Market Research Manager

Abbott • Lake Forest, IL

10d • $99,300 - $198,700 • Onsite

About The Position

The Market Research Manager will shape the strategic direction of Abbott’s CMI business by leading market research initiatives and transforming complex data into actionable business insights. The role gathers, analyzes, and presents market, customer, and competitive intelligence to support development and optimization of the global product portfolio, and advocates for data-driven strategic and tactical decisions. Working cross-functionally with commercial, marketing, finance, and leadership teams, the manager identifies growth opportunities, challenges assumptions, and supports initiatives that strengthen market position and business performance.

The position is based in Lake Forest, Illinois, and supports Abbott’s diagnostic solutions business. It includes travel approximately 10% of the time and involves prolonged sitting and frequent keyboard use.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and/or Information Technology, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in market research, advanced analytics, or marketing in IVD or related healthcare.
• At least 10 years of experience working in a matrix environment, with an established track record of career growth.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Corporate and Division Purchasing, Office of Ethics and Compliance, and other applicable policies and procedures.
• Lead development and execution of primary market research with relevant stakeholders to identify unmet customer needs, market opportunities, and emerging trends.
• Use secondary market research on trends and market dynamics to inform product and vendor strategies and decisions.
• Develop and support pricing and value strategy, including pricing models, market segmentation, willingness-to-pay analyses, and commercialization recommendations.
• Monitor and evaluate product and commercial performance, including launch effectiveness, sales trends, customer adoption, and marketing impact; provide actionable recommendations to improve business outcomes.
• Ensure appropriate and cost-effective methodologies are used across Business Unit market research projects.
• Establish a productive work environment by creating trust and respect within the team and among stakeholders.
• Build business cases to quantify the impact of new opportunities.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities with an international company.
• Potential eligibility for free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• Retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program.
• FreeU education benefit for pursuing a bachelor’s degree.

What This Job Offers

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