**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. **The Opportunity** Due to an internal promotion, Abbott Rapid Diagnostics are recruiting a **Country Manager UK & Ireland** to support the Cardiometabolic business as part of the Southwest Europe region. **What You’ll Do** As a **Country Manager UK & Ireland** you will develop & lead the execution of strategy in the Cardiometabolic Rapid Diagnostics business unit. The role is mainly field-based with 50% travelling requirement across the region and in European countries. Presence in Abbott’s UK headquarters in Maidenhead for business meetings would be frequent. More specifically: + Manage Third Party Distributors and relevant external agencies in the execution of the sales and business development strategy. + To deliver short- & long-term volume, sales, profit & market share goals by developing and delivering Organisational Excellence within our UK/Ireland Commercial organization + Ensure accurate and efficient co-ordination and administration of all business operations + Develop a high-performance team with strength-in-depth ensuring succession planning where appropriate for all key positions/skill sets + Effectively manage all UK/Ireland’s sales efforts in support of our business goals + Identify potential targets for strategic partnerships/alliances + Take ownership and mange the country P&L, highlighting risks and opportunities, and balancing product forecast in line with financial reviews. **Required Qualifications/Profile** + Experience in progressively senior commercial roles in medical devise or diagnostics in the U.K. + Previous experience in front line sales management experience + Business or Science degree. + Excellent knowledge of the UK and Ireland healthcare systems and larger ecosystems + Have an established network with KOLs and a strong ability to influence at a senior stakeholder leves + Track record as an effective people manager and leader. + Deep understanding of organisational development related to market structure and needs + Able to travel up to 60% of their time. Occasional travel to other European countries. **Working at Abbott** At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You will have access to: + Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. + A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. 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. An Equal Opportunity Employer Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com