JOB DESCRIPTION:
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a dynamic and visionary General Manager Neuromodulation LATAM to lead our business across Latin America. This is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving growth shaping market strategies and ensuring operational excellence in a diverse and complex region. You will oversee commercial performance inspire high-performing teams and build strong relationships with key stakeholders including healthcare professionals regulatory bodies and government agencies.
As part of the Neuromodulation International Leadership Team you will play a critical role in aligning regional priorities with global objectives fostering innovation and delivering sustainable business results. If you are passionate about making an impact in healthcare thrive in fast-paced environments and have a proven track record of leading complex operations we want you on our team.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Market Focus Develop a deep understanding of LATAM market dynamics customer needs and regulatory environments. Navigate complex compliance and reimbursement systems across multiple countries. Stay current with industry trends including digital marketing and multi-channel strategies. Build strong relationships with payors physicians hospitals distributors and government stakeholders.
- Financial Management Manage full LATAM P&L to deliver financial commitments and optimize short-term performance and long-term growth. Conduct regular business reviews to ensure execution against plan. Anticipate and mitigate financial governmental and commercial risks.
- New Business Development Define and communicate a clear forward-thinking growth strategy for LATAM. Identify and prioritize business development opportunities across diverse markets. Engage external partners and distributors to accelerate market penetration and revenue growth.
- Commercial Execution Translate divisional strategies into actionable regional plans with clear KPIs. Inspire and engage teams to adopt and execute the strategy effectively.
- Cross-Functional Alignment Ensure integrated collaboration across functions (finance regulatory clinical HR legal IT). Drive innovation and continuous improvement to achieve above-market growth and margin improvement.
- Stakeholder Management Build and maintain relationships with internal leaders and external stakeholders including KOLs and policy makers. Represent Abbott and the Neuromodulation division in the community and with external entities.
- Compliance Ensure all activities comply with Abbott policies and local regulations. Foster a strong compliance culture across the organization.
Accountability / Supervision
Reports directly to the International Head & GM Neuromodulation OUS. Acts independently within Abbott policies and objectives to achieve regional goals. Responsible for organizational strategy resource allocation and operational success in LATAM. Oversees a multi-country team including direct reports and cross-functional leadership.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree in Business or Science; advanced degree preferred.
- 10 years in medical devices (Class III preferred) with proven success in LATAM markets especially Brazil and Argentina
- Experience managing full P&L at regional level and driving turnaround strategies.
- Strong leadership skills with ability to build high-performing teams and lead change.
- Proven ability to grow market share in competitive environments.
- Excellent negotiation influencing and communication skills in English and Portuguese/Spanish.
- Operational mindset with ability to execute projects end-to-end.
- Willingness to travel extensively across LATAM and internationally (approx. 50%).
Personal Attributes
Strategic thinker results-driven resilient adaptable and customer-focused. High integrity accountability and strong interpersonal skills to influence at all levels.
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The base pay for this position is
N/A
In specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
General Management
DIVISION:
NM Neuromodulation
LOCATION:
Brazil > Sao Paulo : Rua Itapeva 538-5 ao 8 andares B
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Yes 50 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Not Applicable