Head of Insights, Data and Analytics APAC

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.

We are committed to bringing the benefits of our trusted medicines to more people in the worlds fastest-growing countries. Our broad portfolio of high-quality and differentiated branded generic medicines reaches across multiple therapeutic areas including gastroenterology womens health cardiometabolic pain management/central nervous system and respiratory.

Primary Job Function

The Head of Insights Data and Analytics-APAC will have a deep understanding of the market data sources and key country dynamics and use this knowledge to proactively drive the use of insights to support regional business priorities. The Head of Insights Data and Analytics for APAC will be responsible for driving accurate data collection validation modeling analysis and defining new metrics to help the company operate and delivering strategic insights to the company. He/She will also be responsible for guiding the strategy project leads as they work on the identified projects coaching and developing tightly scoped the APAC organization develops and continuously enhances marketing-led forecasts for future pipeline products. Take ownership of business case development and manage Abbotts internal end-to-end portfolio management processes.

Integrate both scientific and commercial perspectives placing patients customers and market insights at the center of all decisions to shape the future portfolio and drive profitable growth opportunities.

Lead the commercial assessment of the future portfolio across APAC markets (within selected therapeutic areas) build robust forecasting scenarios and align closely with regional stakeholders while incorporating local market insights and inputs.

This highly visible role is critical to the organization as it is helping teams to create fact-based strategies that improve our businesss effectiveness enable and enhance the regions market and customer understanding to drive regional business decisions.

This position will report to APAC Marketing Director.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the APAC Market Insights and Business Intelligence strategy proactively anticipating market trends competitive dynamics and growth opportunities to shape regional business strategy and support sustainable growth.
• Establish and manage the regional fact base and strategic narrative providing robust market intelligence and business insights that inform strategic planning and align with Abbotts global priorities.
• Establish and govern the APAC Source of Truth ensuring delivery of accurate consistent and fact-based market intelligence to support executive decision making across the region.
• Act as the strategic partner and key interface between Global Regional and Local leadership teams ensuring alignment of market insights strategic priorities and business execution.
• Lead the adoption of a data-driven culture by proactively delivering actionable insights and strategic recommendations to GMs DVPs and regional leadership teams to drive business performance.
• Lead the development and governance of NPI business case forecasts by partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to build robust financial models assess key assumptions and evaluate risks and opportunities. Drive forecasting accuracy through data-driven analysis scenario planning and continuous refinement of methodologies enabling informed decision-making and supporting strategic investment growth and resource allocation initiatives.
• Develop and leverage comprehensive market intelligence frameworks synthesizing multiple data sources to identify growth opportunities assess risks and generate actionable strategic recommendations and NPI business case forecasting.
• Lead high-impact strategic projects and transformation initiatives driving hypothesis generation strategic problem solving governance and implementation to deliver measurable business outcomes and valuable inputs to new NPI business cases
• Establish and manage project governance structures operating models and cross-functional teams to ensure effective execution of strategic priorities across APAC.
• Influence strategic decisions at senior leadership level through executive storytelling insight-driven recommendations and effective engagement with GMs DVPs and regional stakeholders.
• Develop organizational capability in market intelligence and analytics driving best-practice sharing benchmarking innovation and capability building across the region.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration across Commercial Marketing Finance Medical Supply Chain and Global functions to align priorities and accelerate business outcomes.
• Manage strategic relationships with external partners and vendors including market research agencies data providers and technology partners to strengthen insights capabilities and support business objectives.
• Lead end-to-end analytics and business intelligence initiatives overseeing data integration advanced analytics predictive modelling and automated reporting to support strategic decision making.
• Develop and recommend innovative business solutions across complex product portfolios markets and business processes balancing short-term priorities with long-term strategic objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree required; an MBA from a reputable institution is highly preferred.
• Project management skills
• 8 years of experience in Market Insights Business Intelligence Analytics Forecasting Commercial Excellence Customer Insights or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience leading regional or cross-market projects from insight generation through business recommendation and implementation support.
• Strong business acumen and structured problem-solving capabilities with ability to translate market trends and complex data into actionable business recommendations.
• Proven expertise in market intelligence forecasting analytics and market research including integration of internal and external data sources to support strategic decision making.
• Strong ability to identify market shifts growth opportunities competitive dynamics and emerging trends across APAC markets.
• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills with ability to influence business decisions through data-driven storytelling and insights.
• Demonstrated ability to operate with agility ownership and accountability in a dynamic regional environment.
• Strong strategic and analytical mindset with ability to synthesize complex information into clear business implications and growth opportunities.
• Proven success working across highly matrixed regional and global organizations while balancing multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Intellectual curiosity and adaptability with track record of implementing new approaches methodologies and best practices to improve decision making.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and business intelligence tools (Power BI preferred) with experience developing business reports dashboards and insights.
• Experience managing external research agencies data providers and cross-functional project teams to deliver business outcomes.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and capable of independently defining analytical approaches project frameworks and recommendations.
• Demonstrated experience leading strategic projects commercial initiatives or business planning efforts involving multiple stakeholders and functions.
• Strong experience supporting APAC and/or emerging markets with understanding of market dynamics customer behavior and growth drivers.
• Experience within Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Medical Devices Consumer Health or adjacent industries strongly preferred.
• Ability to combine analytical rigor with commercial insight to support strategic business decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Good understanding of APAC business environments healthcare systems and market access considerations.
• Additional APAC language capabilities considered an advantage.

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