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.

　　About Abbott

　　Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

　　Working at Abbott

　　At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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 .

　　Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO

　　An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution

　　Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

　　The Opportunity

　　This position works out of our Abbott Park, IL location in the Licensing, Acquisitions and Ventures Group.

　　As the Senior Manager, Licensing and Acquisitions, you’ll have the chance support Abbott’s established pharmaceuticals division in sourcing, evaluating and executing on transactions across various emerging markets. The role will work closely with corporate, global and regional teams to identify and execute strategic transactions.

　　What You’ll Work On:

　　Sourcing

　　Identify and establish strong networks with external partners and engage with potential partners to explore partnering options

　　Evaluate and prioritize strategic opportunities with differentiated, first mover, and/or strong fit with Abbott core therapy areas (WH, GI, CV-Metabolic, etc.)

　　Screen potential opportunities by analyzing strategic fit, commercial forecasts, and deal financials, and integrating cross-functional inputs to build robust business cases

　　Interface with regional management and BD teams to identify local/regional products for potential licensing and acquisitions

　　Deal execution

　　Co-ordinate and consolidate product evaluation, commercial forecasts, and due diligence for each opportunity working closely with commercial, regulatory, medical, quality, legal, finance and operations colleagues.

　　Lead the negotiation of deal terms and contracts to execute strategic partnerships including in-licensing, product acquisitions, promotion and distribution agreements, with inputs from commercial, legal, regional BD, finance, operations as well as corporate functions.

　　Process management

　　Establishing and ensuring smooth implementation of ground rules, such as protocol for formal governance meetings and procedures for decision making, project team meetings, data exchange, and other kinds of interactions both internally and externally

　　Facilitate alignment and collaboration across functions, including project kickoffs, due diligence, business case reviews

　　Tracking progress, including anticipating changes in project timelines and milestones, and managing complex discussions with partners to map a way forward when unanticipated situations or decisions trigger unanticipated changes

　　Required Qualifications

　　Bachelor’s degree in sciences and/or business with graduate degree preferred

　　10+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical consulting or pharmaceutical industry, including experience in business development, commercial, and/or finance functions

　　Broad understanding of the pharmaceutical industry dynamics, trends, competitive landscape, both globally and across emerging markets

　　Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills

　　Proven ability to build and communicate deal models and financials to management

　　Strong analytical, financial skills and comfortable operating in an evolving business environment

　　Team player, with ability to maintain strong cross-functional ties across division and regional teams

　　Demonstrates ability to lead complex assignments and projects requiring integration of multiple disciplines and influencing key stakeholders

　　Ability to work in multiple cultural contexts as well as in partnerships with regional management

　　Enthusiasm, confidence, capacity to influence, strong verbal, written and presentation/ communications skills

　　Entrepreneurial mindset, ability and eagerness to challenge status quo, make quick decisions, lead and operate successfully in an empowered organization

　　Strong project management skills, ability to work on multiple projects and prioritize effectively

　　Willingness to travel (15-20%)

　　Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

　　Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)

　　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.

　　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 $125,300.00 – $250,700.00. 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]