Area Vice President- South Plains

3245 St Jude Medical S C Inc; United States; Remote; USD 169,000 - 312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage

Excellent retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Education benefits

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a senior sales leader for the EP Electrophysiology portfolio in the United States. The role directs strategic programs, market development, and business integrations to maximize revenue growth and profitability across cardiac products.

Key locations include Dallas, Austin, and Houston regional focus, with a remote work option. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in medical device sales with supervisory experience, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent; plus typically 10+ years in medical device or related sales.
• A minimum of six years in supervisory/managerial role is typical; MBA preferred.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and market development experience.
• Extensive knowledge of medical device industry policies, operations, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Directs strategic programs, market development, and business integrations to maximize revenue growth and profitability of Abbott's EP Products.
• Identifies, develops, and drives key programs for Cardiac products in conjunction with field management.
• Collaborates with Sales, Marketing, Product Divisions and key physicians to accelerate product growth.
• Ensures compliance with FDA regulations and company policies; supports QMS/EMS requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical ability

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION: 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.

Benefits

• 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 Directs strategic programs, market development, and business integrations to maximize the revenue growth and profitability of Abbott's EP Products. This position will be supporting our South Plains region. Ideal candidate will be located in this region, which includes Dallas, Austin, Houston, Etc.

What You’ll Work On

• Directs strategic programs, market development, and business integrations to maximize the revenue growth and profitability of Abbott's EP Products.
• Job Duties: In conjunction with field management, identifies, develops, and drives key programs for Cardiac products that enhance the success of marketing and sales endeavors.
• Working with upper-level Sales management, Marketing, Product Divisions, and key physician Opinion Leaders, develops and drives initiatives to accelerate growth of products.
• Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
• Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent or equivalent plus typically 10+ years of progressively more responsible medical device or related sales experience.
• A minimum of six years of demonstrated experience at a supervisory/managerial level is typical; an advanced credential, such as an MBA in a relevant discipline/concentration is also preferred.
• Seasoned judgment acquired through organizational experience and achievements in the medical sales profession.
• A comprehensive ability to analyze and evaluate technologically complex devices.
• Ability to work with and direct others effectively.
• Ability to prepare and present effectively written and verbal communications.
• Thorough familiarity with medical device industry policies, operations and procedures
• Comprehensive ability to effectively prioritize development projects using customer input.
• Documented record of delivering strategic marketing information which adds value to management’s decision-making process.
• Expert verbal and written communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of frequently used personal computer programs and applications, such as Microsoft Office.
• This position requires a considerable amount of business travel.
• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross division business unit model preferred.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to set goals and provide positive and constructive feedback respectfully to build positive relationships and improve business results.
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.

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. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal. Tackling Student Debt | Abbott Newsroom Abbott is announcing a new employee benefit that addresses the increasing financial burden Gen Z and millennials face with student loans.

The base pay for this position is $168,800.00 – $311,800.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Job Family

Sales Force

Division

EP Electrophysiology

Location

United States of America : Remote

Additional Locations

United States > Austin : 8701 Bee Caves Rd

United States > Texas > Houston : 14740 Kirby Drive

United States > Texas > Plano : 6901 Preston Road

Work Shift

Standard

Travel

Yes, 50 % of the Time

Medical Surveillance

Not Applicable

Significant Work Activities

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Driving a personal auto or company car or truck, or a powered piece of material handling equipment, Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

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