Country Manager at Abbott

Company: Abbott

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Abbott

Industry: NGO / Non-Profit Associations

Deadline: Not specified

Job Type: Full Time

Qualification: Bachelors

Experience: 12 years

Location: Gauteng

City: Johannesburg

Field: Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development

Job Title: Country Manager

Role Summary

  • As the Country Leader for EPD, you will be the strategic architect and operational driver of our commercial success in the market. This high-impact role holds full P&L responsibility, leading cross-functional teams to deliver sustainable growth, build strong stakeholder relationships, and shape the future of healthcare in your country.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Leadership: Define and execute long-term business strategies aligned with global and regional objectives. Achieve or exceed annual sales targets and market share growth.
  • Commercial Excellence: Lead all commercial operations, ensuring optimal performance across sales, marketing, and market access.
  • Market Expansion: Identify and prioritize growth opportunities, including new business models and portfolio optimization.
  • Customer & Stakeholder Engagement: Build trusted relationships with healthcare authorities, regulatory bodies, KOLs, and community leaders.
  • Organizational Development: Design and evolve the organizational structure to maximize talent, agility, and performance.
  • Compliance & Ethics: Champion a culture of integrity, ensuring all activities meet legal, regulatory, and ethical standards.
  • People Leadership: Inspire, develop, and retain top talent. Address performance challenges proactively and partner with HR to build a high-performing culture.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Foster strong partnerships across regional and global teams to drive alignment and innovation.

Qualifications & Experience

  • 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including 3+ years in P&L ownership.
  • Proven track record in developing and executing successful commercial strategies.
  • Strong leadership, decision-making, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
  • Fluent in English and the local language.
  • Bachelor’s degree required; 
     

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