General Manager Neuromodulation APAC

Abbott Laboratories Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Singapore seeks a General Manager Neuromodulation APAC to lead the business across the Asia Pacific region. You will drive growth, shape market strategy, and ensure operational excellence while building high-performing teams and strong stakeholder relationships with healthcare professionals, regulators, distributors, and government agencies.

As part of the Neuromodulation International Leadership Team, you will align regional priorities with global objectives and deliver

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%).

Responsibilities

• Develop APAC market understanding, reimbursement pathways, and regulatory environments.
• Lead APAC P&L and drive sustainable growth.
• Define and execute growth strategy for APAC region.
• Translate strategy into regional plans with clear objectives and KPIs.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration across Finance, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing, HR, Legal, and IT.
• Build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders and policymakers.
• Ensure compliance with policies and local regulations.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

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

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable