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In Germany, Abbott has more than 3,000 employees working in manufacturing, research and development, logistics, sales and marketing. They are located at Abbott`s German headquarters in Wiesbaden and its sites in Hanover, Neustadt am Rübenberge, Wetzlar, Eschborn, Witten, Cologne and Jena. Abbott Automation Solutions in Hamburg (formerly GLP Systems) is now Abbott.

Abbott Diabetes Care (ADC) is looking for a

Product Manager Diabetes Care Germany (m/f/d)

based in Wiesbaden-Delkenheim.

The Product Manager Diabetes Care (m/f/d) will be responsible for supporting the Brand Leader with developing and executing marketing projects and programs accelerating the FreeStyle Libre Continuous Glucose Measuring system portfolio in Germany to reach commercial objectives. He/She will be responsible for creating, managing, and supporting cross-functional efforts around marketing strategies, programs and tactics associated with delivering the business goals for FSL in Germany. 

Major Accountabilities

• Development and execution of marketing strategies and the development of programs and tactics for the FreeStyle Libre product portfolio.
• Understanding the consumer journey: understand the (unmet) needs of patients / HCPs (healthcare professionals) and reach out to Agencies and experts to design adequate communication and activation plans to deliver commercial objectives.
• Management of the digital services and applications around the product portfolio.  Development and execution of programs and tactics with special focus on strategic objectives associated with Digital Health Tools (DHTs).
• Develop and/or assist in creating tools, programs and communication for multiple audiences, including but not limited to Patients, Health Care Professionals and Sales Representatives. 
• Manage new product introductions and act as product manager for certain product lines.
• Development of selling, advertising and service materials for Patients & HCPs
• Budget management and coordination of key vendors / agencies
• Actively participate as a member of the cross-functional brand team, and closely collaborate with Sales, Market Access team, Commercial Excellence, Regulatory, Legal, and Medical Affairs as well as international counterparts.
• Develop and assess metrics to ensure efficient program implementation and high return on investment.
• Ongoing market and competitive analysis and development of corresponding actions and recommendations.
• Travel: up to 20%

Education

• University Degree in Business/Marketing, Science or related fields. 
• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience and successful track record in product management/ marketing
• Experience in FMCG and / or consumer facing OTC/Medical Device products
• Working in cross functional teams
• Sales experience would be an advantage
• Ideally international exposure through education and work within an international corporation
• Sales/Pharmacy OTC experience is a plus

• Very Good PC Skills (MS Office)
• Presentation, communication and motivational skills
• Exceptional project management skills across various stakeholders
• Analytical and business acumen
• Collaboration skills
• Ability to build and maintain excellent level of product, sales and competition knowledge
• Very good English language skills, fluent in German

Abbott Germany has a range and variety of jobs on offer in a positive and dynamic environment that allows you to maintain a healthy work-life balance. We provide development opportunities as part of our comprehensive Talent Management Program. Your contribution to the company's success will be rewarded with a competitive salary package. We offer comprehensive benefits to suit the lifestyles of all our employees, from a retirement plan that is far above market average, a save-as-you-earn program, to educational scholarships for children, and health management initiatives for staff and their dependents.

Do you like the sound of this job and think you've got what it takes? Then send us your CV today. We look forward to receiving your application.
 

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