Upstream Global Product Manager – High Voltage; HV; Therapies

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines.

As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, Abbott focuses on innovative solutions that improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias or irregular heartbeats. The Upstream Global Product Manager – High Voltage (HV) Therapies portfolio is based in Sylmar, CA or Austin, TX within the Cardiac Rhythm Management Division. This is a fully onsite role.

• The PM is responsible for the product from identification of customer and market needs to concept, development, claims and data, support for launch teams, and long‑range portfolio management.
• Recognizes new product opportunities and provides leadership for product/concept justification during the funding cycle.
• Identifies new business opportunities through market expansion or product enhancements.
• Develops strategic marketing plans that address customer needs, highlight differentiation, and drive product flow.
• Supports commercial organizations to achieve plan and update objectives.
• Provides direction to internal groups such as PMO, Operations, Finance, R&D, Quality, and Regulatory to meet business objectives.
• Drives product strategy for assigned HV products in collaboration with cross‑functional partners.

• Defines market segmentation, value proposition, targeting, positioning, claims development, and user needed.
• Collects qualitative and quantitative data through market research, customer and field engagement and analyzes data to quantify opportunity.
• Creates clear, data‑driven recommendations and other deliverables to support marketing initiatives.
• Utilizes market research, customer input, sales input, and other insights to deliver profitable and differentiated products.
• Interfaces with consultants, marketing research firms, other vendors, and customers to manage business growth.

• Understands competition and positions products to differentiate and add value.
• Ensures customer requirements and design inputs guide the development team.
• Develops the HV product family marketing plan incorporating strategic direction.
• Leads trade‑off analysis and supports R&D throughout the development cycle.
• Performs financial and data analysis modeling for new product ideas including NPV and long‑range forecasting.
• Supports downstream marketing and commercial activities when needed.
• Streamlines time to delivery and reduces risk by leveraging product development knowledge.
• Creates communication lines between global upstream marketing and all other product‑related functions.
• Collaborates across the matrix with marketing, Mar Com, education, sales, IT, and other stakeholders.

• Conceives and informs strategic direction of the HV portfolio and drives key priorities.
• Builds relationships with third‑party suppliers and manages vendor partnerships.
• Observes market trends, best practices, and new developments to cultivate a culture of test and learn.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of related work experience.
• At least 5 years of exposure to sales and/or marketing in healthcare, medical devices, or medical diagnostics.
• Understanding of technology and capabilities of the Division’s products.
• Knowledge of market and customer dynamics and sales processes.
• Knowledge of regulations and standards affecting medical devices/diagnostics.
• Ability to lead and influence without direct authority and work effectively across groups.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Proficiency with databases and common computer software.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships.

• Cardiac Rhythm Management experience preferred.
• Ability to travel approximately 40%, including internationally.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills across multiple organization levels.
• Adept at managing multiple assignments and meeting deadlines promptly.

• Career development opportunities.
• Free medical coverage (HIP PPO plan) in the next calendar year.
• High employer contribution retirement savings plan.
• Tuition reimbursement and student debt relief programs.
• Company recognized as a great place to work for diversity and inclusion.

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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