Abbott

Director, Strategic Planning and Business Development

Abbott • $197K — $394K *
Alameda, CA 94501In-Person
Business Services
11 - 15 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of experience in strategic planning or related fields
  • Bachelor's Degree with at least 10 years related business experience
  • Demonstrated experience in developing enterprise or business unit strategies
  • Proven ability to influence senior executives
  • Experience negotiating strategic partnerships and commercial transactions
  • MBA or advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

  • Design and maintain a cross-functional strategic planning process
  • Conduct industry trend analyses and scenario planning
  • Communicate strategic plan aspects to stakeholders
  • Monitor strategic objectives and develop progress metrics
  • Develop and execute the business development roadmap
  • Identify and pursue strategic partnerships and licensing opportunities
  • Lead negotiations and structure commercial agreements

Benefits

  • Flexible working hours
  • Access to professional development resources
  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs
  • Opportunities for career advancement
  • Support for work-life balance
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:
THE ROLE
The Director, Strategic Planning & Business Development serves as the division's leader for long-range strategy, growth initiatives, external partnerships, and ecosystem development. Reporting to the Division Vice President, Global Strategic Marketing, this role is responsible for identifying and executing opportunities that accelerate growth through strategic planning, portfolio optimization, partnerships, licensing, alliances, and inorganic opportunities.

This leader serves as a key advisor to the ADC Leadership Team, translating market trends, customer needs, competitive intelligence, and emerging technologies into actionable strategic recommendations and growth initiatives. The role is accountable for driving the division's strategic planning process, developing and managing a robust external partnership ecosystem, and ensuring strategic investments align with long-term business objectives.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
Strategic Planning:
  • Design, establish, and maintain process for cross-functional strategic planning with focus on innovation roadmap
    • Develop cross-functional network to incorporate multi-functional, short- and long-term business inputs and requirements for the division's plan
    • Establish cycle of information gathering and discuss implications across organizational levels (bottom up)
    • Organize and facilitate leadership decision forums (top down)
  • Conduct deep analyses to identify and project key industry trends and construct scenarios and implications for ADC
    • Evaluate critical questions emerging from annual strategic planning cycle and assess implications on plan
    • Develop and maintain knowledge base for relevant and adjacent industries (e.g. insulin delivery, diabetes pharmaceuticals, health tech, disease management)
    • Synthesize complex, multifunctional inputs including customer needs, competitive trends, category shifts etc. that impact ADC's strategy
  • Communicate aspects of strategic plan to key stakeholders
    • Develop cadence and level of information sharing across levels and functions
    • Create synthesized presentation and communication tools
  • Monitor progress on strategic objectives and develop metrics to progress
Business Development:
  • Develop and execute the division's business development roadmap aligned to strategic objectives.
  • Develop and manage a portfolio of partnerships across digital health, automated insulin delivery, health systems, payors, EHRs, data interoperability, and adjacent technology categories.
  • Identify, assess, and pursue strategic partnerships, licensing opportunities, joint ventures, OEM relationships, and ecosystem collaborations.
  • Lead complex negotiations and structure commercial agreements with external partners.
  • Build and manage relationships with executive stakeholders across partner organizations.
  • Drive partnership performance and ensure achievement of commercial and strategic objectives.
  • Support diligence and integration planning for acquisitions and investment opportunities when applicable.
OVERALL:
  • Build organizational capabilities in strategic planning and business development.
  • Develop succession plans and talent pipelines for future leadership positions.
  • Coach and mentor directors and senior managers.
  • Foster a culture of strategic thinking, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Influence leaders across commercial, R&D, medical affairs, operations, finance, and international organizations.


MINIMUM TRAINING & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
  • 12+ years of experience in strategic planning, management consulting, corporate strategy, business development, corporate development, investment banking, healthcare technology, life sciences, medical devices, or related fields.
  • Bachelor's Degree with at least 10 years related business experience.
  • Demonstrated experience developing enterprise or business unit strategy and executing complex commercial partnerships.
  • Proven ability to influence senior executives and lead highly cross-functional initiatives.
  • Experience negotiating strategic partnerships, licensing agreements, alliances, acquisitions, or commercial transactions preferred.
  • MBA or advanced degree preferred.


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:
Marketing Support

DIVISION:
ADC Diabetes Care

LOCATION:
United States > Alameda : 1360-1380 South Loop Road

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:
Standard

TRAVEL:
Yes, 15 % 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)

About Abbott

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Joining Abbott means becoming part of a globally diverse team dedicated to making a lasting impact on human health. As a leader in healthcare innovation, Abbott provides a dynamic workplace where careers flourish through growth, leadership, and diversity training.

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Work You'll Do

At Abbott, every role contributes to our mission of helping people live fuller lives through better health. From groundbreaking research in medical devices to advancements in pharmaceuticals, our team is at the forefront of healthcare innovation. By joining Abbott, you are not just accepting a job; you are embarking on a path of professional and personal growth.

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Abbott is dedicated to the continuous professional development of its employees. With access to cutting-edge technology, leadership programs, and diversity training, our team members are equipped to lead and innovate within the healthcare industry. We support your career journey with robust training programs, mentorship, and opportunities for networking and professional growth.

Benefits and Culture

Our employees enjoy comprehensive benefits designed to support their life and well-being. From health insurance to retirement plans, we ensure our team has everything they need to thrive. Abbott's culture is built on a foundation of respect and integrity, united by a shared commitment to improving health outcomes.

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Learn more about Abbott
Size
113,000 employees
Market Cap
$189 billion
Industry
Healthcare
Net Income
$4.4 billion
Founded
1944
5 Year Trend
+15.6%
Revenue
$34.6 billion
NASDAQ
ABT
* Ladders Estimates

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