Downstream Global Product Manager – High Voltage Technologies

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Downstream Global Product Manager High Voltage Technologies

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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 an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelors degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity working mothers female executives and scientists.

The Opportunity

The Downstream Global Product Manager High Voltage Technologies plays a critical role in advancing Abbotts life-saving cardiac rhythm management portfolio helping physicians prevent sudden cardiac death through differentiated ICD (Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator) and CRT-D (Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillator) therapies.

This role is laser-focused on making Abbotts High Voltage (HV) products easier to sell easier to adopt and harder to compete against. By translating complex clinical evidence technology and competitive dynamics into clear actionable commercial strategies the GPM accelerates adoption drives revenue growth and strengthens Abbotts leadership in electrophysiology.

Partnering closely with Sales Upstream Marketing Medical Regulatory Finance Operations and Analytics this position owns downstream launch execution field enablement and post-launch growthensuring the field is equipped with clinically credible messaging practical tools and insights that change behavior in real-world practice.

This role will be at our Austin Texas location.

What Youll Work On

Product Launch & Commercial Execution

• Lead and execute downstream launch strategies for new HV products feature releases and line extensions ensuring alignment with commercial goals and clinical strategy.
• Develop and implement post-launch adoption and growth plans including targeting messaging evolution and competitive response.
• Own launch KPIs (adoption utilization product mix share) proactively identifying gaps and adjusting strategies to maximize impact.

Sales Enablement & Field Partnership

• Act as a primary downstream partner to the HV sales organization ensuring teams are equipped with compelling clinically credible and competitive tools.
• Develop and maintain sales playbooks objection-handling guides competitive battlecards and training content specific to ICD and CRT-D workflows.
• Conduct field rides customer meetings and account visits to gather insights and continuously refine commercial strategies.
• Support national and regional sales meetings trainings and strategic customer programs.

CRM Analytics & Performance Management

• Utilize CRM platforms (Salesforce or equivalent) to monitor sales performance customer engagement and market penetration.
• Develop data-driven targeting and segmentation strategies to improve salesforce effectiveness and territory performance.
• Partner with sales analytics to track KPIs market share shifts product performance and competitive trends.

Market Competitive & Customer Insights

• Analyze market trends competitor strategies and customer feedback to inform positioning and execution.
• Provide downstream input on pricing contracting and reimbursement considerations grounded in field insights.
• Translate complex clinical evidence and technical data into clear differentiated commercial messaging.

Forecasting & Business Planning

• Partner with Sales Finance and Operations to support accurate forecasting demand planning and inventory alignment.
• Monitor performance versus forecast and proactively identify risks and opportunities.
• Support annual and quarterly business planning processes.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration

• Work cross-functionally with Upstream Marketing R&D Medical Affairs Regulatory Training and Operations to ensure seamless commercial execution.
• Serve as a key interface between the field and internal teams ensuring structured and timely feedback loops.
• Lead and contribute to cross-functional meetings to align on messaging priorities and execution plans.

KOL & Event Engagement

• Partner with KOLs and physician champions to support education advocacy and adoption initiatives.
• Support field-driven training programs and strategic customer interactions at industry conferences and regional events.
• Ensure event participation aligns with sales objectives and measurable business impact.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelors degree in Marketing Business Engineering Life Sciences or a related field required
• MBA or advanced degree preferred

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of total professional experience
• At least 6 years of progressive marketing experience in healthcare preferably within medical devices
• Demonstrated experience supporting product launches commercialization sales enablement and competitive positioning
• Cardiovascular electrophysiology or implantable device experience strongly preferred
• Proven track record of partnering with field sales teams to drive adoption revenue growth and market share

Core Skills & Competencies

• Strong expertise in CRM systems (Salesforce or equivalent) and data-driven commercial execution
• Advanced analytical and forecasting skills to support sales planning and business strategy

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