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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

　　Leading an active lifestyle is important to the many people we serve. In Abbott’s Heart Failure division, we’re advancing the treatment of heart and vascular disease through breakthrough medical technologies in electrophysiology and heart failure, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.

　　What You Will Do:

　　• Lead Critical Business Initiatives across the 3 platforms with Heart Failure including but not limited to reimbursement initiatives and training, EMR integrations, and cross Abbott collaborations

　　• Collaborate with Marketing and Education to ensure integration with product / technical training

　　• Collaborate with customers to ensure trainings reflect customer expectations and involve them where appropriate

　　• Align with HR to evaluate competency levels and create training strategy to address critical gaps

　　• Develop key performance indicators for projects, track effectiveness, and demonstrate strong financial ROI

　　• Collaborate with colleagues across HF and Abbott to leverage existing programs, capabilities, materials, platforms, and best practices

　　• Present program strategy, metrics, and impact to executive leadership

　　What You Will Bring:

　　• Experience designing and implementing sought-after sales training programs for both new hires and seasoned professionals

　　• Experience as a high-performing sales representative or sales manager within pharmaceuticals or medical devices

　　• Strong understanding of pharmaceuticals or medical device sales process

　　• Excellent presentation skills, emotional intelligence, and ability to motivate, teach and inspire the sales professionals at all levels

　　• Adept at facilitating role playing and other types of training formats

　　• Ability to translate business and organizational objectives into scalable training programs (e.g., train the trainer) that maximize the value of investments

　　• Self-starter with strong leadership skills and focus on results

　　• Team-player who works well with cross-functional partners in a fast-paced, demanding, and changing environment

　　• Project management ability, attention to detail, and dedication to continuous improvement

　　• Multi-tasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner

　　• Strong organizational, planning, follow-up skills, and ability to hold others accountable

　　• Ability to travel, approximately 70%

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　• Bachelor’s degree

　　• 10+ years healthcare industry experience

　　• 4+ years leading and executing Sales Training programs in pharmaceuticals or medical devices

　　• 3+ years as a high-performing sales representative or sales manager in pharmaceuticals or medical devices

　　WHAT WE OFFER

　　At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

　　Training and career development , with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance

　　Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans

　　Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs

　　Paid time off

　　401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match

　　Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)

　　Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

　　Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

　　The base pay for this position is $138,000.00 – $257,500.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

　　An Equal Opportunity Employer

　　Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

　　We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

　　To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email [email protected]