Abbott

Director Global Marketing Vessel Preparation Franchise

Abbott$197K — $394K *
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Economics, Engineering, Data Science, Life Sciences, or a related field.
  • Graduate degree strongly preferred in Business, Marketing, Analytics, Health Economics, Data Science, or related discipline.
  • 10+ years of experience in Marketing, Strategy, Market Research, Business Intelligence, or related analytics roles in healthcare or MedTech.
  • Strong business acumen linking market and customer insights to portfolio strategy and financial outcomes.
  • Exceptional communication and executive storytelling skills.

Responsibilities

  • Drive global strategic decisions to maximize franchise growth and clinical impact.
  • Build and execute a long-term vision for the vessel preparation franchise.
  • Champion the franchise within Vascular to influence executive decisions.
  • Anticipate market shifts and identify new opportunities.
  • Lead full lifecycle management of the vessel preparation portfolio.
  • Define and direct global go-to-market strategies for new products.
  • Build and develop a high-performing marketing team.

Benefits

  • Health and wellness benefits for individuals and families.
  • Support for work-life balance initiatives.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Director, Global Marketing Vessel Preparation Franchise. This role will oversee the most critical pipeline franchise of Abbott Vascular. It will be responsible for delivering innovative coronary and peripheral vessel preparation products including Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) technologies and complementary products. With ownership of the vessel preparation franchise, you will be accountable for accelerating on-market offerings and driving new, innovative solutions through existing and new technologies and partnerships. With a franchise revenue potential of $1BN+, this position is the bridge between R&D and commercialization, aiming to achieve market leadership, address unmet patient needs, and maximize revenue potential and operational efficiencies.

This role spans both Upstream and Downstream Marketing and owns the full lifecycle from insight to commercialization to global revenue acceleration. This role will lead the team responsible for delivering the vision, strategy and market launch of this exciting portfolio of assets.

We seek a transformational leader who thrives on calculated risk-taking, challenges industry conventions and pushes boundaries to propel the business to unprecedented heights. If you are driven by innovation and energized by disruptive change, this is your opportunity define what's possible.

What You'll Do

Strategic Leadership & Franchise Ownership
  • Drive franchise-level strategic, tactical, and operational decisions that maximize global growth, competitiveness, and clinical impact.
  • Build and execute a cohesive long-term vision for the vessel preparation franchise
  • Serve as the franchise champion within Vascular, influencing executive decision-making and ensuring investment alignment.


Market & Competitive Insight
  • Maintain deep market expertise, anticipate category shifts and identify opportunities for new market creation, accelerating global adoption of procedural intelligence.
  • Stay ahead of emerging competitors and translate insights into strategic direction.


Upstream Marketing & Portfolio Development
  • Lead full lifecycle management of the vessel preparation portfolio-from customer insights 14 concept development 14 design input 14 product/solution launch
  • Guide R&D in requirements trade-off decisions across customer value, financial impact, technical feasibility, and development timelines.
  • Shape franchise and platform strategy and product roadmaps.


Downstream Marketing & Commercial Leadership
  • Define and direct global go-to-market strategy for all new product introductions, including segmentation, targeting, positioning, pricing, reimbursement, adoption pathways, and sales enablement.
  • Own the global brand strategy, narrative, and messaging architecture for the vessel preparation portfolio.
  • Partner with regional commercial teams to ensure launch excellence, post-launch optimization, and sustained revenue growth.
  • Conduct ongoing informal market sensing by maintaining a strong pulse on trends and sentiment through regular engagement with field teams, regional partners and physicians.


Cross-Functional Partnership & Organizational Alignment
  • Serve as the primary business partner to R&D, Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, and Medical Affairs to align portfolio strategy and investment decisions.
  • Influence engineering organizations, ensuring development aligns with customer-validated needs.
  • Collaborate with Clinical and Health Economics to develop differentiated evidence and commercial value stories.
  • Support global supply chain, operations, and finance teams to optimize product delivery, margin performance, and lifecycle profitability.


Portfolio Planning & Long-Range Strategy
  • Lead the vessel preparation portfolio management process, including capital allocation, roadmap prioritization, and multi-year strategic planning.
  • Develop and champion high-impact business cases for new product concepts and product enhancements.
  • Drive franchise forecasting, scenario planning, and global market modeling.


Team Leadership & Talent Development
  • Build, develop, and inspire a high-performing team.
  • Foster an innovative, learning-oriented culture that embraces rapid cycles, experimentation, and continuous improvement.
  • Provide mentorship and coaching to accelerate team capability and ensure strong succession planning within the franchise.


Education and Experience You'll Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Economics, Engineering, Data Science, Life Sciences, or a related field.
  • Graduate degree -strongly preferred. Master's degree, or equivalent advanced degree in Business, Marketing, Analytics, Health Economics, Data Science, or related discipline preferred.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in Marketing, Strategy, Market Research, Business Intelligence, or related analytics/insights roles within healthcare, MedTech, or life sciences preferred.
  • Strong business acumen, with the ability to link market and customer insights to portfolio strategy, commercialization, and financial outcomes.
  • Exceptional communication and executive storytelling skills, with the ability to influence and align senior leadership.
  • Experience in primary and secondary market research, including advanced qualitative and quantitative methodologies.
  • Proven ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights that drive strategy and decision-making.
  • Advanced experience in market modeling and forecasting, including market sizing, segmentation, and scenario planning.
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to operate effectively in a global, matrixed environment and navigate diverse stakeholder needs.
  • Strong leadership and collaborative orientation, with the ability to coach and develop a team, build trust and drive cross-functional alignment.
  • High energy level and positive attitude; Strong work ethic, integrity, and professionalism.


Apply Now

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

The base pay for this position is
$197,300.00 - $394,700.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:
Product Management

DIVISION:
AVD Vascular

LOCATION:
United States > Santa Clara : Building B - SC

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:
Standard

TRAVEL:
Yes, 20 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

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Net Income
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1944
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