Country Manager

Posted:
7/24/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
New South Wales, Australia ⋅ Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics ⋅ Sales & Account Management

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Primary Job Function

The Country Manager is responsible for directing the complete operation for Neuromodulation; both commercial as well as support functions such as Quality, IS, HR and Finance as applicable.

Core Job Responsibilities

  • Plan, organize, direct and control overall activities.
  • Identify, recommend and implement the company's short and long-term objectives and strategies, adapting them to local market conditions and business opportunities.
  • Manage the company's resources to ensure the achievement of business objectives. 
  • Manage P&L and ensures financial and profit objectives are met.
  • Set direction by developing and implementing regional/country mission, strategies and business objectives.
  • Develop strategic plan - area sales and marketing plans, key objectives, organizational structure and talent, etc. and then executes on those plans.
  • Create long-range plans to optimize business development opportunities, organizational capabilities and the general operation of the business.
  • Develop and implement marketing strategies for the geography in order to maximize sales potential.
  • Participate in the budgeting and financial planning process by translating strategy into operational goals.
  • Determine optimal organizational structure to achieve business strategies and allocation of people resources and responsibilities within the division.
  • Utilize technical/professional knowledge and skills to establish, interpret and execute company policies in a major segment of the company.
  • Monitor and ensures compliance with company policies and procedures (e.g. compliance with FDA, BSI, EEO regulations, etc.)
  • Make and executes operational decisions with a strategic perspective.
  • Manage the responsible operational budget effectively.
  • Motivate and develops staff.
  • Promote adherence to EHS policies, procedures, rules and regulations.  Ensure employees complete all required EHS training programs. 

Requirements

  • Bachelor Degree - 10+ years of relevant experience in a commercial business Master Degree – highly regarded
  • Experience working in a multinational business
  • Experience in the medical device industry with strong Neuromodulation knowledge and experience
  • Demonstrated commercial experience in marketing and sales
  • Proven track record of getting results
  • Financial acumen required to responsibly manage a P&L
  • Ability to work under pressure with a hands-on approach
  • Business enterprise knowledge to successfully manage multiple disciplines and interdependencies
  • Operational decision making and ability to manage a complex business
  • Strong leadership capabilities
  • Excellent communication skills; both spoken and written
  • Strong ethical standards

Quality, Safety & Environmental Responsibilities

  • Attend regular departmental meetings with manager/supervisor to build in continuous feedback mechanisms.
  • Meet the requirements of ISO by complying with all relevant Quality policies and procedures to ensure the Quality objectives of the business are met.
  • Comply with all relevant company Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures and work practices with the intent of preventing or minimizing accidental exposures to self, colleagues and/or the environment.

     

The base pay for this position is

N/A

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

     

JOB FAMILY:

Sales Support & Administration

     

DIVISION:

NM Neuromodulation

        

LOCATION:

Australia > Macquarie Park : 299 Lane Cove Road

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Yes, 50 % of the Time

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable

     

     

     

Abbott

Website: https://abbott.com/

Headquarter Location: Illinois City, Illinois, United States

Employee Count: 1001-5000

Year Founded: 1944

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt

Industries: Biotechnology ⋅ Emergency Medicine ⋅ Genetics ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Health Diagnostics ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Medical ⋅ Medical Device ⋅ Nutrition ⋅ Pharmaceutical