Key Account Manager at Abbott

Hong Kong

Abbott Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Pharmaceuticals, HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • 5-10 years of commercial/sales experience working closely with customers in the private market, preferably HMOs and Private Hospitals, to deliver results
  • Consultative selling skills
  • Negotiation skills
  • Strong analytical skills (i.e., ROI calculation, forecasting and planning)
  • Capacity to manage P&L
  • Hybrid profile Sales/Marketing background preferred
  • Strong collaboration with Marketing
  • Must be able to work cross-functionally with Field Sales Teams
  • Experience in HK private insurance and/or market access environment will be beneficial

Responsibilities

  • Build enduring relationships with HMOs
  • Understand accurately HMO’s needs and expectations, opportunities and threats for Abbott, competition’s practices, document and share this insight internally across divisions
  • Play an active part within Commercial team, define priority HMOs, contribute to the commercial strategy and policy
  • Develop strategy and engagement plans with the HMOs with projects that will create value for both parties. Formalize this within an HMO Account Plan
  • Sell Value to the HMO, negotiate long term agreements ensuring a profitable growth
  • Identify additional opportunities (especially at product portfolio level), monitor environment to find new accounts, assess and capture the most relevant
  • Develop solutions to solve claims or specific issues raised by the HMOs
  • Lead private market project management and activity execution, coordinating Sales and Marketing efforts towards HMOs and Private Hospitals
  • Collaborate with Sales managers and Commercial Excellence to develop optimized account targeting and coverage plans
  • Manage contacts, ensure strategic alliance between Abbott functional teams (Sales, Marketing, Supply, Finance), coordinate and lead internal Abbott interactions, thereby building a strong internal network and provide business rationale, reach consensus, resolve conflicts, escalate issues
  • Execute the engagement plan and facilitate interactions with all in-field functions interacting with Sales Reps and ensure consistency

Skills

Account Management
HMO Partnerships
Commercial Strategy
Negotiation
Relationship Building
Project Management
Sales Coordination
Market Analysis
Strategic Planning
Pharmaceutical Sales

Abbott

Healthcare solutions in diagnostics and devices

About Abbott

Abbott Laboratories focuses on improving health through various medical technologies and health solutions. The company operates in areas such as cardiovascular health, diabetes management, diagnostic testing, nutrition, and neuromodulation for chronic pain and movement disorders. Abbott's products include advanced medical devices and diagnostic tests that help healthcare professionals and patients manage health conditions effectively. For example, their cardiovascular technologies assist in heart health management, while diabetes care products enable accurate glucose monitoring without painful fingersticks. Unlike many competitors, Abbott emphasizes accessibility and affordability in its offerings, aiming to make life-changing technologies available to a broader audience. The company's goal is to positively impact global health and well-being, supported by a commitment to sustainability and a 2030 Sustainability Plan.

Lake Bluff, IllinoisHeadquarters
1888Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Departure of key leader Dr. Adamson may affect Abbott's Heart Failure division.
Integration challenges with Medtronic could impact glucose monitor-insulin pump rollout.
Thermo Fisher's microfluidics expansion may increase competition for Abbott.

Differentiation

Abbott integrates continuous glucose monitoring with automated insulin delivery systems.
Abbott's microfluidic devices streamline diagnostic processes efficiently.
Abbott's neuromodulation products target specific nervous system areas for chronic pain relief.

Upsides

Microfluidic technology offers cost-effective solutions in diagnostics.
Strategic partnerships like Abbott-Medtronic enhance product offerings and market reach.
Significant investments indicate strong market confidence in Abbott's healthcare solutions.

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