Associate Director, Business Development and Strategic Partnerships
Associate Director, Business Development and Strategic Partnerships
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JOB DESCRIPTION:
Job Title:
Associate Director Business Development and Strategic Partnerships
Location:
Chicago Sylmar Minneapolis Santa Clara Austin
Working at Abbott
At Abbott you can do work that matters grow and learn care for yourself and your family be your true self and live a full life. Youll also have access to:
- Career development with a global company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- Free medical coverage through our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan.
- An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.
- Tuition reimbursement the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit.
- Recognition as a top workplace for diversity working mothers female executives and scientists.
The Opportunity
Abbott Medical Devices with $19B in revenue in 2024 is a global leader in life-changing technologies for managing chronic conditions including Diabetes Cardiovascular Disease Chronic Pain and Movement Disorders.
The Digital Solutions organization part of the Medical Devices group leverages digitally enabled technologies to expand patient access and deliver best-in-class customer experiences that improve outcomes.
We are seeking a Associate Director Business Development and Strategic Partnerships to join our team. This highly visible role will shape and execute strategic partnerships that drive innovation and growth across our digital health portfolio.
What Youll Work On
Strategic Business Development
- Lead the identification evaluation and execution of strategic partnerships and business development opportunities.
- Develop and present business cases including ROI modeling and strategic fit assessments.
- Prioritize opportunities based on impact feasibility and alignment with business goals.
- Monitor industry trends and competitive dynamics to identify emerging opportunities.
Partnership Strategy & Execution
- Engage and negotiate with external partners to structure innovative partnership models (e.g. co-development licensing joint ventures).
- Collaborate with legal regulatory and compliance teams to ensure alignment and risk mitigation.
- Define shared goals governance structures and success metrics for each partnership.
Partnership Enablement & Integration
- Develop and manage joint work plans roadmaps and proof-of-concept pilots.
- Facilitate integration with internal teams across product R&D commercial and operations.
- Track progress against milestones and KPIs ensuring accountability and value realization.
Leadership & Influence
- Serve as a thought leader and trusted advisor to senior leadership on partnership strategy.
- Build strong relationships across internal and external stakeholders.
- Represent the voice of the customer and market in shaping partnership direction.
Education and Experience Youll Bring
Required:
- Bachelors degree in a relevant field (e.g. engineering marketing clinical).
- 10 years of experience in business development strategic partnerships or related roles.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence at all levels.
- Strong communication presentation and stakeholder management skills.
- Results-driven with a strategic mindset and ability to manage ambiguity.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to evolving technologies and market dynamics.
Preferred:
- MBA or other advanced degree.
- Experience in medical devices digital health or FDA-regulated environments.
- Familiarity with digital health technologies and AI/ML applications.
- Experience with data-driven decision-making and innovation strategy.
- Willingness to travel up to 25%.
The base pay for this position is
$127300.00 $254700.00In specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Sales Force
DIVISION:
MD Medical Devices
LOCATION:
United States > Austin : 8701 Bee Caves Rd
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
United States > Chicago : Willis Tower Building 233 S Wacker Dr. United States > Santa Clara : Building A - SC United States > Sylmar : 13150 Telfair Avenue
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Yes 25 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day) Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day) Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
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