General Manager Electrophysiology UK & Ireland

JOB DESCRIPTION: Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) division is at the forefront of transforming cardiac care through cutting-edge technologies that diagnose and treat abnormal heart rhythms. With a fast-growing portfolio that includes advanced mapping systems, ablation catheters, and remote monitoring solutions, Abbott empowers clinicians to restore healthy heart function and improve patient outcomes. We are recruiting for an experienced medical devices leader to join us as General Manager EP, UK & Ireland, responsible for developing strategic objectives for the region and translating into operating plans to grow sales and profit in line with agreed targets. The General Manger will build and lead a high performance organization to support delivery, ensuring operational integrity and compliance throughout. What you will do: Leads a high performing cross functional team, providing support, feedback and advice to ensure strong results, develops team capabilities, rewarding employees appropriately and addresses performance management issues in a timely manner Drive sales process effectiveness, helping sales teams apply a consultative sales process enabling them to build value propositions that maximize the attractiveness of the Abbott offering and supports cross-divisional input Develop deep knowledge of the market, emerging trends, opportunities and threats, including competitor offerings Supports strategic plan process, develop the vision for the team’s targets and direction Effective business forecasting, control and reporting, regularly reevaluating performance against forecasts and budgets and takes timely action to meet agreed targets Financial management, to include local P&L, controlling costs in line with annual expense operating plans Build relationships with external decision influencers, industry associations, regulatory bodies, local KOLs etc. Specifies organisational design and headcount requirements Operates in an ethical, disciplined and orderly way, encouraging coaching and responds productively to feedback What you will need: Education University Degree or equivalent in economics, business and/or medical field. Post graduate education preferred. Experience Management experience within the complex medical devices environment, cardiology strongly preferred with a proven track record of building high performing, varied (sales, clinical, education) teams Significant prior experience with people leadership roles in sales and marketing and with P&L responsibility Comprehensive knowledge of the local healthcare market, pricing/contracting strategies and regulatory/reimbursement environment Proven track record of developing local commercial strategies and delivering above market growth and taking share from competitors Demonstrated success of being a change agent Demonstrated effectiveness to work across a matrix organization and build relationships and network with key internal and external stakeholders Attributes Outstanding leadership skills; agile, resilient and able to adapt depending on the needs of the business Positive and proactive attitude Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills Leads by example, excellent planning and prioritization Strategic thinker Outstanding verbal and written communication skills What we offer: As you would expect from an innovative global health care company, we offer a competitive range of benefits to support you and your family, including excellent salaries, bonus potential, a fantastic defined contribution pension scheme, private healthcare, life assurance and a flexible benefits scheme. 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: EP Electrophysiology LOCATION: United Kingdom > Solihull : Remote ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 50 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Driving a personal auto or company car or truck, or a powered piece of material handling equipment 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. Follow Us: Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Twitter