Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Working at Abbott

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. You’ll 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 contributionTuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s 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

Abbott has an exciting opportunity for a Global Market Access Manager to join our organization within the Infectious Disease Business Unit. This role will report to the Director, Global Market Access in our Lake Forest, IL office on site daily. This role is in our Infectious Disease Business Unit. This position will work closely with Global and Regional Market Access, HEOR, Marketing, Medical & Clinical Affairs, Research & Development, and Government Affairs colleagues to help ensure patients gain appropriate access to Abbott’s life changing point of care, rapid diagnostics. 

This unique role will have the opportunity to work with colleagues across all geographies and across infectious disease states, such as Respiratory Diseases, Tuberculosis, Malaria, STIs, and HIV, that affect millions of people every day.

The Manager, Global Market Access, will be responsible for developing Global Market Access strategies and deliverables for priority pipeline and on-market products within the Infectious Disease portfolio. 

What You’ll Work On 

Develop the Global Market Access strategies, such the reimbursement strategy, HTA strategy, value-based pricing strategy in line with the access ambition for priority productsConduct market research / external expert engagements to understand the access evidence requirements for pipeline products to inform HEOR, Clinical, and medical strategiesConduct evidence gap analysis and plan for priority products / marketsLead Value & Access Teams and work collaboratively with cross-functional and cross-regional team members, such as Regional Market Access, Clinical Affairs, Medical Affairs, Brand Marketing, HEOR, Government Affairs, etc.Create and deliver global value communications (such as value propositions, value stories, etc.) and playbooks / tools for Regional and Local Market Access teams

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required, (MBA preferred)5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, medical devices, diagnostics or point of care diagnostics fields with strong knowledge of healthcare industry3+ years relevant experience in Market Access in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, or diagnostics, Diagnostics experience preferred but not mandatoryUnderstanding of market access stakeholders, including payors and policymakersGlobal experience working across culturesAbility to complete competitive analysis and identify market trendsStrong organizational and project management skillsDeep understanding of the clinical aspects and the impact o these clinical results on the value of products as well as competitive products in the spaceStrong presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Problem solving and analytical skillsResults-oriented: demonstrates a sense of urgency for overcoming obstacles and achieving measurable results; resourceful and driven to drive projects and timelinesAgility - able to pivot based on shifting priorities and balance multiple projects seamlessly in a fast-paced environment.An approachable and credible communication style, excellent verbal and written communication skillsCross-Functional and Collaboration skills – able to navigate complex matrix within the Division and the broader Abbott organization to ensure alignment of priorities and partnership throughout program execution.Ability to understand and translate clinical information and messages into market access marketing messagesConfident working in a complex and matrix environmentAbility to multitask

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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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The base pay for this position is $97,300.00 – $194,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.