General Manager Neuromodulation APAC

Abbott; Singapore; On-site; SGD 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott seeks a dynamic General Manager Neuromodulation APAC to lead the business across the Asia Pacific region from Singapore. This strategic role focuses on growth, market strategy, and operational excellence, while building strong relationships with clinicians, payors, distributors, and government bodies.

You will be part of the Neuromodulation International Leadership Team, aligning regional priorities with global objectives and driving sustainable results across multi-country operations.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills and experience managing diverse, cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder-management abilities.
• Proven track record in growing regional or international markets and driving P&L.
• Willingness to travel extensively (APAC and internationally, ~50%).

Responsibilities

• Develop a clear growth strategy for the APAC region and translate it into regional plans.
• Lead APAC business with full P&L accountability and deliver growth.
• Engage partners, distributors, and healthcare stakeholders to strengthen performance.
• Drive commercial excellence across sales and marketing activities.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration across Finance, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing, HR, Legal, and IT.
• Represent Abbott and Neuromodulation in the APAC healthcare community.
• Ensure compliance with Abbott policies and local regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Strategic planning

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Science, Healthcare, or a related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary General Manager Neuromodulation APAC to lead our business across the Asia Pacific region. This strategic leadership role is responsible for driving growth, shaping market strategy, and ensuring operational excellence across a diverse and complex region. You will lead commercial performance, develop high-performing teams, and build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, regulatory bodies, distributors, and government agencies.

As a member of the Neuromodulation International Leadership Team, you will play a key role in aligning regional priorities with global objectives, fostering innovation, and delivering sustainable business results.

Essential Functions

Market Focus

• Develop a deep understanding of APAC market dynamics, customer needs, reimbursement pathways, and regulatory environments.
• Monitor industry trends and competitive activity to identify opportunities and risks.
• Build strong relationships with physicians, hospitals, payors, distributors, and government stakeholders.

Financial Management

• Lead the APAC business with full P&L accountability, delivering financial commitments and sustainable growth.
• Conduct regular business reviews to ensure execution against strategic and operational objectives.
• Anticipate and mitigate financial, commercial, and operational risks.

Business Development

• Define and execute a clear growth strategy for the APAC region.
• Identify and prioritize opportunities to expand market presence and accelerate growth.
• Engage strategic partners and distributors to strengthen business performance.

Commercial Execution

• Translate divisional strategies into actionable regional plans with clear objectives and KPIs.
• Drive commercial excellence across sales and marketing activities.
• Inspire and engage teams to successfully execute business priorities.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Foster strong collaboration across Finance, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing, HR, Legal, and IT functions.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement to deliver above-market growth and enhanced profitability.

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders, healthcare providers, policy makers, and industry partners.
• Represent Abbott and the Neuromodulation division across the APAC healthcare community.

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Abbott policies, industry standards, and local regulations.
• Promote a strong culture of ethics, integrity, and accountability throughout the organization.

Accountability / Supervision

Reports directly to the International Head Neuromodulation OUS. Acts independently within Abbott policies and objectives to achieve regional goals. Responsible for organizational strategy, resource allocation, and operational success across APAC, leading a multi-country team and cross-functional stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Science, Healthcare, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience within the medical device industry, preferably Class III devices.
• Proven experience managing a regional P&L and driving business growth.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated ability to grow market share and lead in competitive healthcare environments.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a complex, multicultural, and matrixed environment.
• Willingness to travel extensively across APAC and internationally (approximately 50%).

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

General Management

DIVISION:

NM Neuromodulation

LOCATION:

Singapore > Singapore : DUO Tower

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable