Americas Marketing Director, Molecular Diagnostics Growth

Abbott Laboratories; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 149,000 - 299,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories is seeking a Marketing Director, Americas for Abbott Molecular Diagnostics. You will lead the Americas marketing organization to drive growth, shape portfolio strategy, and ensure adoption across the portfolio.

You will partner with Global Marketing, Sales, and Regulatory teams to drive launch readiness and commercial performance, managing a high-performing team and training initiatives across the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or technical discipline is required; MBA preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and skills.
• Strong knowledge of the US market with experience across Latin America and Canada preferred.
• Experience developing commercialization strategies, product launches, and growth initiatives in regulated healthcare environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the annual Americas marketing strategy and operating plan to support commercial objectives, accelerate portfolio growth, and strengthen market leadership.
• Lead Americas marketing strategy and tactical execution, ensuring the Sales team has tools, training, processes, and insights to achieve objectives.
• Achieve revenue growth and market share objectives across the Americas Molecular Diagnostics portfolio.
• Ensure direct reports receive training and development in tactical marketing.
• Coach, develop, and mentor direct reports and build succession plans within the Americas Marketing team.
• Develop annual marketing plans with budgets, timelines and executional details.
• Manage marketing budgets, investment priorities, and resource allocation to maximize ROI.
• Analyze market data, competitive activity, and regulatory requirements and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Leverage insights and analytics to identify growth opportunities and adapt strategies.
• Partner with Sales, Global Marketing, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Finance, Market Access, and Operations to ensure successful commercialization.
• Interface with Latin America and Canada to drive consistency across the Americas.
• Collaborate with regional stakeholders to ensure consistent execution while adapting to local needs.
• Identify and evaluate new business opportunities and portfolio expansion opportunities.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to division leadership on market trends and customer needs.
• Ensure compliance with Abbott quality systems and regulatory requirements across marketing activities.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional influence

Strategic & commercial acumen

Execution excellence

Communication & executive presence

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or technical discipline

MBA preferred

Job description

Abbott Laboratories is seeking a Marketing Director, Americas for Abbott Molecular Diagnostics. You will lead the Americas marketing organization to drive growth, shape portfolio strategy, and ensure adoption across the portfolio.

You will partner with Global Marketing, Sales, and Regulatory teams to drive launch readiness and commercial performance, managing a high-performing team and training initiatives across the region.