JOB DESCRIPTION:
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.
As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats.
The Education Director drives the development and execution of a comprehensive, APAC-wide CRM education strategy that increases market share and accelerates revenue growth. The role collaborates with the GMs / CMs to ensure alignment, visibility, and accountability in delivering strategic outcomes. It also plays a key role in engaging KOLs, professional societies, and internal stakeholders to position Abbott as a leader in CRM innovation and education.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
Education & Training Excellence
- Lead regional and local education teams, including direct and dotted-line reports.
- Design and deliver physician education, fellow development, and technical training for employees.
- Build educational excellence through curriculum design, digital learning, centers of excellence, proctorship, and fellowship programs.
- Establish systems to measure education outcomes and continuously improve program effectiveness.
- Act as an ambassador for Abbott’s commitment to education in collaboration with professional societies and KOLs.
Sales Enablement & Commercial Readiness
- Develop and implement sales training programs focused on CRM solutions, customer engagement, and value-based selling.
- Partner with Sales leadership to identify capability gaps and tailor training to improve field force performance.
- Integrate digital tools and analytics into training to enhance commercial effectiveness and agility.
People Leadership
- Select, develop, and retain a high-performing education team.
- Coach and mentor team members to build future leaders and drive engagement.
- Promote a culture of accountability, innovation, and customer focus.
Requirements
- Tertiary qualifications in biomedical / medical science, business, marketing or related field; MBA preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in Marketing or Training with well-established global company, ideally in Medical device industry.
- Strategic planning and analytical skills – proven ability to identify business challenges and propose action plans.
- High-energy, self-starter who is assertive, possesses a high degree of self-confidence and intellectual curiosity, exhibits a bias for action, demonstrates good executive presence, and has a high degree of commitment to meeting deadlines and objectives.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to build strong, collaborative working relationships with all levels of management, the sales force and customers.
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.
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
N/AIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Sales Support & Administration
DIVISION:
CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management
LOCATION:
Singapore > Singapore : DUO Tower
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Yes, 10 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Not Applicable
