Senior Product Manager - Navigator

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 114,000 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 AbbottAt 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 student debt program and FreeU 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 OpportunityThis position works out of our Alameda, CA location in the Abbott Diabetes Care Division, where we are focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health with life-changing products that provide accurate data to drive better-informed decisions. We’re revolutionizing the way people monitor their glucose levels with our new sensing technology.Our New Medical Sensors, Strategic Marketing team based in Alameda, CA, is looking for an energetic and driven Senior Product Manager to launch new innovative products for our users.This is a fully on-site position in our Alameda, CA office (required).What you’ll work on• Conduct upstream product marketing activities – lead market research efforts, set prices, create launch plan, collaborate with marketing managers on regional marketing campaigns, and monitor sales performance to effectively market assigned products/services.• Prepare products for commercialization by working with cross-functional teams (Technical Product, R&D, Program Management, Quality, downstream Marketing, Commercial)• Monitor, analyze, and evaluate global trends, consumer behavior and competitor activity to optimize market opportunities for the product/service.• Create launch plan and associated deliverables.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on product labeling and documentation requirements.• Prepare sales forecasts, collaborate with sales teams and operations; monitor sales volume, revenue and costs against forecasts.• Monitor, analyze, and evaluate product performance and customer feedback to generate new product ideas.• Identify product/service changes to meet customer needs.• Liaise with other areas of the organization (e.g., technical product leads, production, R&D) to implement these changes.• Adapt plans to improve the sales performance of the product/service.• Provide day to day product management support.• Oversee product life cycle management.Required Qualifications• Bachelor’s Degree in related field – life sciences, business, marketing. MBA Preferred• 8 years experience in medical device marketing, product management. Experience with products used in the hospital setting required.What We OfferAt 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• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communitiesLearn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:  www.abbottbenefits.comFollow 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 $109,300.00 – $218,500.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.