Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of .
Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
The position of Associate Product Manager analyzes market needs and manages the success of products throughout the product lifecycle. The person hired in this role will be committed to understanding customer needs, defining product vision, and working closely with engineering, sales, public relations, and account management to deliver products that will lead our market.
This job description will be reviewed periodically and is subject to change by management.
What You’ll Work On
Engages clients and target market to understand business opportunities and unmet needs
Collaborates to hypothesize solutions for new opportunities or unmet needs.
Prioritizes opportunities based on input from all relevant parties.
Acts as product owner with Agile development teams
Is the go-to product expert to internal and external clients.
Maintains an ROI-based product roadmap that balances improvements and innovations
Communicates new products and product improvements to internal and external clients.
Develops the core positioning and messaging for assigned products.
Works with sales, marketing, and account management to maximize sales of products and retention of clients.
Analyzes product performance, product competitiveness, and product trends in the marketplace and develops strategies for assigned product/brand based on research and analysis.
Own Product Lifecycle Management Process (PLCM).
Collects and maintains competitive intelligence.
Works with Finance to ensure product pricing meets revenue and profitability goals.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors’ degree
Minimum 4 years’ experience as a Product Marketing Manager, Product Owner, or Product Manager (or industry experience demonstrating similar capabilities)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
MBA
Demonstrated project management experience
Experience working within an Agile environment
Demonstrated success managing product lifecycle for web-based or mobile applications
Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority
Customer driven sense of urgency
Self-motivated to multi-task effectively and work in a fast-paced environment
Experience with healthcare or toxicology-related solutions development
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
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