Economic Development Director Jobs in Madison, WI

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.JOB DESCRIPTION:

Working at Abbott

At 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 Madison, WI location in the Cancer Diagnostics division. We're empowering smarter medical and economic decision-making to help transform the way people manage their health at all stages of life.

As the Senior Director, Screening Medical Affairs, you'll have the chance to lead medical affairs and health equity teams focused on developing the market landscape to position Abbott as a leader in the molecular diagnostic industry. This is a highly visible, influential role reporting to the Divisional Vice President, Screening Portfolio, responsible for the successful development and execution of cohesive medical affairs strategies, including the creation and dissemination of medical and scientific information, external partnerships (e.g., expert advisory boards, KOLs, principal investigators, medical groups/associations), community engagement, and health equity.

What You'll Work On

• Lead and serve as the expert resource for cohesive medical affairs strategies, identifying key trends affecting Abbott Cancer Diagnostics' strategy across consumers/patients, health care providers, payors, technology, industry, and health equity.
• Own the translation and execution of strategic imperatives into actionable Medical Affairs strategies and operational plans, driving cross-functional alignment with Market Access, R&D, Marketing, and Product Development.
• Lead and direct competitive analysis, strategy, and reporting in collaboration with the Strategy team, including identifying key competitors, assessing threats, and delivering researched findings to stakeholders.
• Perform strategic market evaluations, collaborating with the Market Access team to understand the reimbursement and economic landscape of key markets and applications.
• Effectively manage, support, and guide the team, including delegating responsibilities, assessing performance, and providing feedback and training opportunities.
• Prepare strategic communications for executive leadership and the board of directors.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, scientific, or related field.
• 12+ years of experience in a core business function (operations, facilities, finance, legal, human resources, commercial, etc.) with progressively increasing decision-making and leadership responsibility.
• 10+ years of experience directly and indirectly leading people, with demonstrated ability to communicate clear expectations, motivate and inspire others, and achieve goals through a team.
• 8+ years of experience effectively managing significant budgets and planning for future needs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or other advanced scientific degree.
• 15+ years of experience in a core business function (operations, facilities, finance, legal, human resources, commercial, etc.) with progressively increasing decision-making and leadership responsibility.
• Experience leading medical organizations in industry.
• Familiarity with health equity programs and policies.

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Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: https://abbottbenefits.com/

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.

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We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law. Applicable portions of the Company's affirmative action program are available to any applicant or employee for inspection upon request.

The base pay for this position is

$190,000.00 - $380,000.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:Medical & Scientific AffairsDIVISION:ONCO Cancer DiagnosticsLOCATION:United States > Madison : 5505 Endeavor LnADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT:StandardTRAVEL:Yes, 25 % of the TimeMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:NoSIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf