Abbott

Manager Commercial Planning and Strategic Initiatives (m/f/d) in Germany - Wiesbaden-Delkenheim

Abbott

Wiesbaden-Delkenheim, Germany

Full-time Salary not specified Posted 8 hours ago
Sales / Business Dev Healthcare

Job Description

Manager Commercial Planning and Strategic Initiatives (m/f/d)

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.  

In Germany, Abbott has more than 4,000 employees working in manufacturing, research and development, logistics, manufacturing, sales and marketing. They are located at Abbott`s German headquarters in Wiesbaden and its sites in Hanover, Neustadt am Rübenberge, Wetzlar, Eschborn, Cologne, Jena and Hamburg.  

The Opportunity  

This position works out of our Wiesbaden site, Abbott GmbH in the Abbott Diabetes Care (ADC) division.

Primary Job Function

The primary role of this position is supporting the Associate Director Commercial and Strategic Planning in driving and coordinating business planning cycles’ deliverables at international markets level.

Core Job Responsibilities

  • Coordinate Commercial Reviews across various international markets, providing guidance to regional and country teams while partnering closely with International HQ and Global stakeholders to ensure consistency, transparency, and strategic alignment.
  • Drive multiple strategic and operational initiatives in collaboration with global and regional expert teams.
  • Act as a key liaison between various international markets and Global team, ensuring timely communication, clear action plans, and strong stakeholder alignment.
  • Define, evaluate, and continuously improve key performance indicators (KPIs) to support effective business planning and decision‑making.
  • Promote best‑practice sharing across markets to drive standardization and continuous improvement.
  • Analyze market performance and commercial assumptions, ensuring their accurate integration into patient‑driven forecasting models and commercial scenario analysis.
  • Collaborate cross functional and regional teams to ensure aligned assumptions, clear accountability, and efficient decision‑making.
  • Organize and coordinate internal and external project stakeholders, driving timely execution against milestones and ensuring effective communication throughout organization.

Qualifications

  • University degree required (business, economics, or life sciences preferred); Master’s degree is a plus.
  • 8–12 years of experience in commercial planning, strategic planning, IBP, or management consulting, ideally within pharmaceuticals or medical devices.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with demonstrated experience presenting to senior and executive‑level leadership.
  • Proven ability to work autonomously in a fast‑paced environment and deliver high‑quality outcomes under pressure.
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint; Power BI and/or VBA experience is a plus.
  • Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage
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. 

We ask for your understanding that we only consider online applications via our online application portal. Applications by email or post cannot be processed. Original documents will not be returned. 


About Abbott

DE

Abbott ist ein weltweit führendes Unternehmen im Gesundheitswesen, das Menschen in allen Lebensphasen zu einem besseren Leben verhilft. Unser Portfolio an lebensverändernden Technologien umfasst das gesamte Spektrum des Gesundheitswesens mit führenden Unternehmen und Produkten in den Bereichen Diagnostik, Medizintechnik, Ernährung und generische Markenarzneimittel. Unsere 122 000 Kolleginnen und Kollegen arbeiten für Menschen in mehr als 160 Ländern. In Deutschland ist Abbott seit über 50 Jahren mit einer breiten Palette an Health-Technology-Produkten und -Dienstleistungen vertreten, unter anderem in den Bereichen Diagnostika und Medizinprodukte. In Deutschland beschäftigt Abbott über 4 000 Mitarbeitende an acht Standorten. Unter anderem verfügt Abbott über Produktionsstätten in Wiesbaden, Jena und Neustadt am Rübenberge sowie Standorte in Köln, Wetzlar, Eschborn bei Frankfurt am Main, München und Hamburg. Am Hauptstandort in Wiesbaden befindet sich darüber hinaus das europäische Distributionszentrum.

Kontaktieren Sie uns unter www.de.abbott, www.abbott.com, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X und YouTube

EN

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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Abbott has been present in Germany for over 50 years, offering a wide range of healthcare technology products and services, including diagnostics and medical devices. The company employs around 4,000 people across eight sites in Germany. Manufacturing facilities are located in Wiesbaden, Jena, and Neustadt am Rübenberge with additional offices in Cologne, Wetzlar, Eschborn near Frankfurt am Main, München, and Hamburg. Abbott's European Distribution Center is also located at its Wiesbaden headquarters.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and Youtube

Industry

Healthcare

Company Size

500+ employees

Founded

Not specified

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