Marketing Manager DACH (m/f/d) at Abbott

Cologne, North-Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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

Requirements

  • Proven minimum of 5 years of marketing experience in the diagnostics arena or other healthcare areas. Knowledge in Infectious Diseases is an asset
  • Strong focus on understanding and extracting customer value
  • Balanced mix of strategic and tactical focus
  • High comfort level with interpreting and communicating complex technical information
  • Positive mindset and collaborative attitude
  • Ability to travel up to 50% of the time (nationally and internationally)
  • Customer engagement and in-field support, 30% of the time
  • Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken
  • Entrepreneurial and high calibre self-starter with a proven track record and consistent high achiever in the Healthcare sales arena

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement marketing strategies and tactics
  • Contribute to regional planning and value creation processes
  • Understand and extract customer value
  • Balance strategic and tactical focus
  • Interpret and communicate complex technical information, including clinical concepts, statistics, and outcomes
  • Foster a positive and collaborative work environment
  • Develop regional marketing plans in alignment with the regional and global plans
  • Deliver and regularly track the execution of the marketing initiatives on the plan
  • Manage local promotional plans (including exhibition, symposia, marketing collateral, sales tools, digital and PR content)
  • Participate in product launch projects from early stages and drive the local launches
  • Manage the marketing expenses budget, according to the annual marketing plan and with accountability towards the Marketing Manager Lead direction. Collaborate with the local Commercial and Finance heads for the tracking and management of the budget
  • Customer segments mapping (size, patient pathway, reimbursement, stakeholders, value proposition, opportunity assessment)
  • Product features/benefits, product utilization and customer insights
  • Develop key accounts for Abbott’s products and services in partnership with other business functions
  • Implement national strategies for new and existing products and services across especially the hospital sector

Skills

Marketing Strategy
Marketing Tactics
Market Analysis
Healthcare Sales
Key Account Management
Product Marketing
Regional Planning
Hospital Sector

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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