Senior Manager Global Market Insights

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.Working at AbbottAt Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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.· Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.· An excellent retirement savings plan with a 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.The Opportunity This position works out of our Alameda, CA location in the 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.As the Senior Manager, Global Market Insights you will be responsible for leading the execution of global market research plan for the business. The Senior Manager will design research, implement field work and derive actionable information and insight into customer needs that result in ADC competitive advantages. You will work in a consultative role with senior management and will be responsible for the assigned business area. Will require successful integration of analysis results that leverage across relevant functions including Business Analytics, Competitive Intelligence, Marketing and Sales. The position requires working with internal constituencies, such as marketing and other analytics teams as well as external agencies. Manage P&L responsibilities for market research.What You’ll Work OnResponsible for the development of global market research plan and related budgetManage team including Market Research Manager, Project Manager and /or AnalystsBuild and develop high performance teamResponsible for all core processes for global market research activities including compliance and quality controlProvide input for business development/alliance projectsProvide market data and analysis used in planning processCoordinate with Business Intelligence function to integrate secondary data into insights and analysisManage relationships across functions to ensure optimal outcome for projectsManage delivery of timely, accurate market research to organizationManage vendor relationships, setting clear direction*Will work across global time zonesRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree10+ years of experience working in either analytics, finance, or primary market research5+ years of experience successfully leading teamsExpertise in secondary data analytics and forecasting methodsExpertise in data visualizationExpertise in quantitative market research methodsFamiliar with translating data into actionable recommendations to the businessAbility to connect the dots across multiple, disparate pieces of data in order to tell a whole picture storyWhole brained thinker who combines data with deep empathy and strong storytellingComfort with ambiguity and experience in organizational designStrong people leadership skillsExperience working with interdependent cross-functional and globalteamsStrategic thinker who approaches challenges with a “possibilities and learning” mindsetPreferred Qualifications Master’s degreeAble to work across global time zonesApply Now Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.comFollow 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 @AbbottNewsThe base pay for this position is $146,700.00 – $293,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.