Sales Manager Structural Heart, Switzerland

About Abbott

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.

Structural heart disease encompasses a range of conditions, from acquired valvular disease to congenital defects of the valves or other heart structures. And we’re at the forefront of transforming structural heart therapies, leading the development of more advanced solutions for patient care. This position will be primarily responsible for providing clinical case coverage of our Structural Heart Transcatheter technologies.

Abbott Medical Schweiz AG is looking for a

• Implementation and execution of business plans, strategies, and initiatives according to Structural Hearts key objectives
• Business planning & management focused on business growth
• Creation of customer-oriented concepts and strategies based on evolving structures and market conditions
• Implementation and follow-up of the GPO process in the sales teams
• Participation in price management with consideration of market conditions and compliance
• Setting of individual goals in the various sales territories
• Responsibility for the coordination and management of all field staff activities
• Development and coaching of the field staff
• Development and enhancement of customer relation with key customers and KOLs
• Effective planning and follow-up of the set budgets
• Responsible handling with Structural Heart Human Resources

• BA / BS in Economics, Life or Technical sciences; MS/PHD/MBA preferred
• Professional experience in Sales
• Life Science industry experience (experience in medical device industry and cardiology space preferred)
• Already some experience in team leading
• Strong analytical / finance / forecasting skills, process-oriented and strategic planning skills
• Good product knowledge and understanding of clinical study creation and interpretation
• Very good knowledge of the health system and reimbursement structures
• Driving Licence
• Fluent in German and English; any additional languages is a plus
• Willingness to travel in Switzerland (around 70% of the time)

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters and help people to live a healthier and full life, grow your career, and learn, be your true self. You will have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of
• Competitive compensations and benefits
• 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.
• A challenging position in a fast-growing crisis independent industry
• To become part of a dynamic, highly educated, highly skilled, and motivated team
• Flat hierarchies, open appreciative mentality, and efficient, constructive lines of communication
• Multi-national environment, where we foster the development of our talents within the enterprise

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.

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