JOB DESCRIPTION: The Marketing Manager is responsible for leading the marketing group within the Marketing & Education department for the France EP organization. The Marketing Manager is responsible for strategic planning and executing Abbott Medical marketing strategies in the French market, support technical- and medical-knowledge transfer to ABT employees to ensure their professional know-how, competence and behavior within the market. The Marketing Manager is closely working together with the ABT South and EMEA Marketing and Education teams to ensure both development and execution of all marketing strategies/ programs that meet the Countrie’s short and long term objectives and achieve France’s targets in compliance with laws and regulations. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Managing operational marketing in France. Lead, direct, evaluate and develop a group of Product Managers, Education Specialist, Business Support Specialists, Coordinators for adaptation of global strategies to local need and operational marketing tasks. Set timelines and define personnel requirements with the field staff and the HR department Develop Educational Programs locally and in cooperation with South partners & EMEA education Develop Therapy Development projects to leverage clinical knowledge to our customers Support French Sales & Marketing Meetings Understand the market dynamics in the country related to products, public health and the economic environment, to identify possibilities in order to gain market share Analyze results of executed strategies to assure achievement of company sales and profit objectives. Analyze competitors’ products, design a marketing database. Collect data and feedback from customers to improve knowledge of market trends and customer needs. Implement advertising objectives, recommend choice of media and allocation of resources so advertising campaigns are effective and appropriate for intended audience. Monitor potential back order situations, minimize impact and suggest contingency strategy. Support new product launches and clinical studies in collaboration with the relevant teams. Provide support to Sales Force in managing KOL (organizing meeting, congresses, events to improve knowledge of EP portfolio Provide support to Country Managers, Regional Sales Managers, Business Development Manager and Clinical Department and Supervisor for any additional tasks and projects . EDUCATION & COMPETENCIES Degree in Engineering or Technical Education, preferably on Cardiac Electrophysiology, minimum of 3 years’ experience in the technical support in Cardiac Electrophysiology or Medical Device Good knowledge of English, both written and verbal Good knowledge of MS Windows and MS Office, etc. At least three years in similar activities (Marketing or Technical support in medical devices) Prior experiences in Marketing Positions in Multinational companies Team Player, strong organizational and administrative ability coupled with good communication and interpersonal skills, good communication, helpful and positive attitude The base pay for this position is N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Product Management DIVISION: EP Electrophysiology LOCATION: France > Issy les Moulineaux : 3 esplanade du Foncet ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 10 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Not Applicable Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. Follow Us: Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Twitter