Country Manager Structural Heart Switzerland

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.

Abbotts Structural Heart division in Switzerland is looking for a

based in Switzerland

The Country Manager Structural Heart Switzerland is responsible for maximizing revenue growth profitability and market penetration across Abbotts Structural Heart business in Switzerland. This leadership role owns the country P&L and is accountable for delivering top-line sales performance managing operating expenses in line with budget expectations and leading a high-performing commercial organization.

The Country Manager will develop and execute strategic growth plans strengthen relationships with key customers and healthcare stakeholders and ensure organizational excellence through effective leadership talent development and operational execution. Working closely with regional and global partners this individual will position Abbott as the partner of choice in Structural Heart therapies while maintaining the highest standards of compliance ethics and patient focus.

• Develop and execute country business plans designed to achieve sales growth profitability objectives and market share expansion.
• Establish sales targets based on market opportunities customer needs and strategic priorities.
• Define and implement sales strategies and tactical plans to maximize market penetration across the Structural Heart portfolio.
• Own and manage all aspects of the country P&L ensuring achievement of revenue profitability and expense objectives.
• Monitor SG&A expenditures and variable selling costs to optimize business performance and profit margins.
• Identify assess and capitalize on market opportunities while proactively managing business risks.
• Build lead coach and develop a high-performing team that consistently delivers against operating plans and strategic objectives.
• Drive a culture of accountability collaboration continuous improvement and customer focus.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with physicians hospital administrators healthcare stakeholders key opinion leaders and professional organizations.
• Ensure Abbott maintains a strong presence and reputation within the Swiss Structural Heart market.
• Partner with regional and global stakeholders to align local execution with broader business strategies.
• Drive effective resource allocation and organizational effectiveness to maximize business performance.
• Take proactive actions to improve operational efficiency and minimize unnecessary costs.
• Ensure full compliance with Abbott policies quality standards industry regulations and local legal requirements.
• Serve as a role model for Abbotts values and Code of Conduct in all business interactions.
• Represent Abbott at customer meetings industry events scientific congresses and professional forums.

• Bachelors degree in Life Sciences Healthcare Engineering Business or a related field.
• Significant commercial leadership experience within the medical device healthcare cardiovascular or related industry.
• Demonstrated experience managing revenue growth and business performance within a complex healthcare environment.
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful sales strategies and commercial plans.
• Experience leading coaching and developing high-performing sales and commercial teams.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess market dynamics identify opportunities and mitigate risks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong relationship-building capabilities and customer-facing leadership experience.
• Demonstrated negotiation sales and business development expertise.
• Strong business acumen with experience managing budgets expenses and profitability objectives.
• Knowledge of medical device products clinical environments and healthcare market dynamics.
• Strong commitment to compliance quality integrity and ethical business conduct.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to solve complex business challenges creatively and effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word Excel and PowerPoint.
• Fluent in English.
• Willingness to travel extensively within Switzerland and internationally as required.

• MBA or advanced business degree.
• Previous experience with Structural Heart Cardiovascular or other highly specialized medical device therapies.
• Experience managing a country organization or business unit with direct P&L responsibility.
• Fluency in German French and/or Italian.
• Strong understanding of the Swiss healthcare landscape market access environment and reimbursement frameworks.

At Abbott you can do work that matters and help people to live a healthier and full life grow your career and learn be your true self. You will have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of

• Competitive compensations and benefits

• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity working mothers female executives and scientists.

• A challenging position in a fast-growing crisis independent industry

• To become part of a dynamic highly educated highly skilled and motivated team

• Flat hierarchies open appreciative mentality and efficient constructive lines of communication

• Multi-national environment where we foster the development of our talents within the enterprise

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employee diversity.

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