Senior Manager, Strategic & Commercial Planning, APAC

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About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader creating breakthrough science to improve peoples health. Were always looking towards the future anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Were focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health with life-changing products that provide accurate data to drive better-informed decisions. Were revolutionizing the way people monitor their glucose levels with our new sensing technology

The Senior Manager Strategic & Commercial Planning ADC APAC will be responsible for leading the development of detailed strategic plans across Asia Pacific and its sub regions. Specific activities include: defining the process conducting analyses and developing insights to guide decision-making assessing strategic options engaging senior cross-functional stakeholders to maintain competitive differentiation and achieve growth goals.

The resulting plans will be designed to capture all relevant growth opportunities via a structured strategic planning approach that produces actionable plans that can be implemented tracked and refined. This position will lead cross-functional teams in the development of such plans and ensure there is a transfer of knowledge in strategic thinking and planning capabilities to enable the entire organization to elevate their ability to identify and capture opportunities for Abbott Diabetes Care.

CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for leading the development execution and refinement of strategic initiatives to support the growth and transformation of ADCs business across Asia-Pacific.
• Conduct fact-based analyses that synthesize industry trends identify and assess strategic options and quantify opportunities.
• Shape and structure top strategic questions the organization must answer to maintain competitive differentiation.
• Lead the ADC strategic planning process facilitating senior executive workshops and meetings and
• Responsible for leading the development execution and refinement of strategic initiatives to support the growth and transformation of ADCs business across Asia-Pacific.
• Conduct fact-based analyses that synthesize industry trends identify and assess strategic options and quantify opportunities.
• Shape and structure top strategic questions the organization must answer to maintain competitive differentiation.
• Lead the ADC strategic planning process facilitating senior executive workshops and meetings and coordinating partnerships across the organization.
• Define key analytical and financial analysis frameworks to conduct analyses and solve business issues.
• Output includes the development of detailed actionable strategic plans that will serve as key inputs into annual business plans that are aligned with global and regional priorities.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to identify market opportunities competitive threats and emerging trends.
• Support the DVP in strategic decision-making by providing data-driven insights strategic frameworks and scenario analyses.
• Work in close collaboration with theArea Commercial Directorto ensure commercial strategies align with broader business goals.
• Support Area Commercial Director in defining & managing APAC Product Portfolio roadmap. Work with cross-functional partners to ensure commercial readiness.
• Coordinate with theDirector for Partnershipsto identify and evaluate new business models partnerships and collaborations in the region.
• Partner closely with General Managers and Country Leadership teams across APAC to ensure strategic initiatives are grounded in local market realities and executed effectively at the country level.
• Drive and manage strategic projects including market entry strategies portfolio optimization pricing and go-to-market initiatives.
• Provide executive-level strategic presentations and updates for internal and external stakeholders including global leadership.
• Act as a thought partner to senior leadership and a catalyst for innovation across the APAC business.
• Be proficient in the application of proven strategic frameworks including McKinsey 7S MECE Issue Trees Growth-Share Matrix Advantage Matrix Transformation Framework etc.
• Teach all aspects of strategy development to APAC leadership team and project team members.
• Own and continuously improve the integrated strategic planning process across ADC
• Applies structured thinking to a detailed strategic planning process including the following elements:
• Market Intelligence & Environmental Scanning
• Conduct market researchon diabetes prevalence treatment trends and unmet needs across APAC countries.
• Analyze competitive landscape: key players market shares product portfolios pricing strategies.
• Monitor regulatory environments: country-specific medical device regulations reimbursement policies and approval timelines.
• Track macroeconomic and demographic trends: aging populations urbanization healthcare spending and digital health adoption.
• Internal Business Assessment
• Evaluate current portfolio performance: sales margins market penetration and customer feedback.
• Assess operational capabilities: supply chain manufacturing distribution and digital infrastructure.
• Identify internal strengths and weaknessesusing SWOT or capability gap analysis.
• Review innovation pipeline: R&D progress clinical trials and partnerships.
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Engage with regional leadershipto align on corporate vision and local market needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams: regulatory medical affairs marketing sales and finance.
• Consult with external stakeholders: healthcare providers patient advocacy groups payers and regulators.
• Strategic Planning & Prioritization
• Develop strategic scenarios: base case aggressive growth and risk-mitigated plans.
• Prioritize initiativesbased on ROI feasibility and alignment with corporate goals.
• Define KPIs and success metricsfor each strategic initiative.
• Execution Roadmap Development
• Create a multi-year strategic roadmapwith clear milestones timelines and resource allocation.
• Align with global and regional leadershipon budget talent and technology investments.
• Develop change management plansto support organizational readiness.
• Risk Management & Compliance
• Identify regulatory and operational risks: supply chain disruptions policy changes IP issues.
• Develop mitigation strategies: dual sourcing regulatory advocacy scenario planning.
• Ensure compliancewith local laws data privacy regulations and ethical standards.
• Performance Monitoring & Strategic Reviews
• Implement dashboards and reporting toolsto track progress.
• Conduct quarterly and annual strategic reviewsto adjust plans based on market dynamics.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvementand innovation.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors degree in business Economics Life Sciences or related field; MBA or equivalent advanced degree strongly preferred.10 years of experience in strategy roles with a strong preference for candidates fromtop-tier consulting firms( & Company Boston Consulting Group).Proven track record in leading cross-functional strategic initiatives within healthcare MedTech or consumer health sectors.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills.
• Advanced PowerPoint and mathematical modeling skills that enable effective storytelling and gaining deep insights from raw datasets.
• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments with professionalism and influence.
• Deep understanding of the APAC healthcare market landscape and regulatory environment is highly desirable.
• Passion for innovation and improving the lives of people living with diabetes.
• A substantive knowledge of the medical device industry health care delivery and managed care/reimbursement markets and the factors that drive them.
• Strong device business acumen strategic thinking commercial focus and customer skills.
• Exceptional project management skills.
• Ability to foster collaboration influence others outside of reporting structure and work collaboratively across a matrix structure.
• Works closely with country-level regional and global cross functional teams. Strong leadership skills including the ability to set goals and provide positive and constructive feedback respectfully to build positive relationships and improve business results.
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Strong organizational planning and follow-up skills and ability to hold others accountable.
• Willingness to Travel 30% but with a cost-conscious attitude.

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