Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people\xe2\x80\x99s health. We\xe2\x80\x99re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

We are committed to bringing the benefits of our trusted medicines to more people in the world\xe2\x80\x99s fastest-growing countries. Our broad portfolio of high-quality and differentiated branded generic medicines reaches across multiple therapeutic areas including gastroenterology, women\'s health, cardiometabolic, pain management/central nervous system, and respiratory.

Primary Job Function:

• This position is designed to lead regional Commercial Execution project management and execution support for local affiliates in APAC, reporting to the Director, APAC Commercial Execution and Sales Strategy.
• The primary focus will be (1) defining APAC commercial execution requirements according to growth potential and outcomes from regional strategic projects (2) ensuring local commercial organization effectiveness with high quality deliverables and sustainability of processes and the operating model, and (3) leading execution of the identified programs to deliver on the key pillars of the APAC strategy to aggressively grow the business.
• This role is accountable for leading and implementing key initiatives in targeted affiliates as per agreed timelines and deliverables.
• End to end project execution plan development, project management and implementation effectiveness measurement of key commercial projects in APAC EPD. The position is responsible for working with and/ or leading cross functional teams across commercial geographies.

Major Job Responsibilities:

APAC Strategic Project Management and Implementation Support

• Translate strategy into implementation tactics, communicate clearly and allocate responsibilities to cross functional team members.
• Own the execution and delivery of prioritised regional projects with problem solving, tracking and resolution of bottlenecks.
• Manage project timelines and ensure the quality of deliverables with adequate governance set up and monitoring of KPIs.
• Identify detailed implementation plan design of strategic commercial execution initiatives for key markets, bringing in best practices and insights from internal and external sources (market, competition and other industries).
• Proactive highlighting of any changes (including challenges and opportunities) arising from key project recommendations, with logic and insights for decision making by relevant stakeholders
• Coordinate with relevant functions: Marketing, Finance, Sales, Commercial Excellence, Market Access, HR and other functions as needed
• Partnership with local functional and leadership team for the alignment deliverables in a constructive manner to deliver milestones per agreed timeline.
• Support local team\xe2\x80\x99s understanding of the project background, key outcomes and KPIs and facilitate project progress with local team if required, including relevant capability and skill training
• Handle at least 3-4 key projects in parallel at any time. With each project to be delivered in line with agreed timelines and outcomes (defined KPIs)

APAC NPI and Launch Excellence Support

• Coordinate detailed market analysis, assess potential of new products, prepare business cases and present to team
• Support in strong launch strategy development with FC and P&L and coordinate Launch excellence plans all over the region
• Coordinate Global Portfolio Expansion Projects, close communication with Regional and Global Marketing Team regarding new opportunities.
• Orchestrate/manage the process to ensure execution of launch plan within cross-functional teams.
• Manage interactions with cross-functional team using Launch tools (Launch Excellence tracker, Post-Launch Excellence tracker).
• Coordinate the Launch strategy implementation in Affiliates
• Proactively monitor key data for feedback and propose strategic planning/tactics adjustment

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

• The individual is expected to lead cross functional teams and influence with logic, judgement and data, rather than direct reporting line

Requirements:

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Science/Pharma/Business or related disciplines
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience, of which 4-5 years in range of commercial functions and product launch in pharma
• Track record of successfully driving strategic projects and managing cross functional teams
• Project management skills
• High quality problem solving skills, business acumen, industry knowledge
• Strong experience with IQVIA data assets, forecasting and business case preparation
• Highly effective communication, presentation and influencing skills
• Ability to bring urgency to the tasks at hand
• Ability to multitask and work within a matrix organization \xe2\x80\x93 engaging with a range of stakeholders
• Being agile to new situations and new information. Taking an \xe2\x80\x98out of the box\xe2\x80\x99 approach with reference to best practices

*Kindly note this is a 1 year contract position

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.

The salary for this role is between: N/A

JOB FAMILY: Project Management

DIVISION: EPD Established Pharma

LOCATION: Singapore
Singapore : DUO Tower

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT: Standard

TRAVEL: Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

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