Senior Manager Market Access Strategy, Lake Forest IL office

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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Market Access, Global Infectious Disease position based in Lake Forest, IL office

At Abbott, we create breakthrough products - in diagnostics, medical devices, nutrition and branded generic pharmaceuticals - that help you, your family and your community lead healthier lives, full of unlimited possibilities. Today, 115,000 of us are working to make a lasting impact on health in the more than 160 countries we serve.

Abbott has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Manager, Global Market Access to join our organization within the Infectious Disease Division. This new position will work closely with Global and Regional Market Access, HEOR, Marketing, Medical & Clinical Affairs, Research & Development, and Government Affairs colleagues to help ensure patients gain appropriate access to Abbott's life changing point of care, rapid diagnostics. This unique role will have the opportunity to work with colleagues across all geographies and across infectious disease states, such as Respiratory Diseases, Tuberculosis, Malaria, STIs, and HIV, that affect millions of people every day.

The Senior Manager, Global Market Access, will be responsible for developing Global Market Access strategies and deliverables for priority pipeline and on-market products within the Infectious Disease portfolio.

This role will report to the Director, Global Market Access & HEOR in our Lake Forest, IL location.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Develops the Global Market Access strategies, such the reimbursement strategy, HTA strategy, value-based pricing strategy in line with the access ambition for priority products
• Conducts market research / external expert engagements to understand the access evidence requirements for pipeline products to inform HEOR, Clinical, and Medical strategies
• Conducts evidence gap analysis and plan for priority products / markets
• Leads Value & Access Teams and works collaboratively with cross-functional and cross-regional team members, such as Regional Market Access, Clinical Affairs, Medical Affairs, Brand Marketing, HEOR, Government Affairs, etc.
• Creates and delivers global value communications (such as value propositions, value stories, etc.) and playbooks / tools for Regional and Local Market Access teams

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, MBA preferred
• 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, medical devices, diagnostics or point of care diagnostics fields with strong knowledge of healthcare industry
• 3+ years relevant experience in Market Access in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, or diagnostics, Diagnostics experience preferred but not mandatory
• Understanding of market access stakeholders, including payors and policymakers
• Global experience working across cultures
• Results-oriented: demonstrates a sense of urgency for overcoming obstacles and achieving measurable results; resourceful and driven to drive projects and timelines
• Agility - able to pivot based on shifting priorities and balance multiple projects seamlessly in a fast-paced environment.
• An approachable and credible communication style, excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Cross-Functional and Collaboration skills - able to navigate complex matrix within the Division and the broader Abbott organization to ensure alignment of priorities and partnership throughout program execution.
• Positive attitude, confidence, integrity and professionalism.
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to understand and translate clinical information and messages into market access marketing messages
• Deep understanding of the clinical aspects and the impact o these clinical results on the value of products as well as competitive products in the space
• Strong presentation skills
• Confident working in a complex and matrix environment

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans

• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $125,300.00 - $250,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.