**Associate Brand Manager, Therapeutic Nutrition Institutional Delivery Marketing - Columbus, OH**

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 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

****JOB DESCRIPTION:****

Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands including Similac, PediaSure, Pedialyte, Ensure, Glucerna and ZonePerfect to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

Our location in **Columbus, Ohio,** currently has an opportunity for an **Associate Brand Manager**. This person will be responsible for driving the Adult and Pediatric Institutional Nutrition businesses to effectively achieve commercialization, profit margin and business plan objectives. Key responsibilities include monthly financials, supply and inventory management, quarterly business planning, market dynamics/ trend analysis, and budget management.

**WHAT YOULL DO**

Responsible for managing marketing activity associated with the brand in the US

Responsible for managing supply and inventory including SKU level monitoring & prioritization

Own financial reporting including monthly reports, analytics commentary, and channel KDIs/KPIs

Lead cross functional team in business analysis, supply management, forecasting for the brand

Analyze multiple external data points to identify risk / opportunities, and create contingency plans as needed

Lead the collaboration with the Commercial Operations team

Lead competitive landscape assessments to drive recommendations for how to approach the businesses/ channels differently to drive sales and share

Identify future research needs to aid in plan/ long- range plan development

Measure performance of activations plans and proactively recommend action to continuously improve ROI

Manage budget monthly with direct input to forecast models and financial decisions

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve objectives. These groups may include the Health Care Professional Sales team, Sales and Commercial Operations and Analytics, Medical, Regulatory Affairs, Finance, Public Affairs, Legal, R&D, Sr. Leaders, Global Abbott Partners and external vendors or agencies**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOULL BRING**

**Required**

2-5 years of brand management or marketing experience. Preferred experience in healthcare or food and beverage industry

2 years of demonstrated leadership of cross-functional teams

Time and project management skills, including the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

An ability to think strategically and develop annual plans and financial commitments

An understanding of trends and an ability to respond to changing customer needs

Creativity and an ability to produce innovative and original ideas; Intellectual curiosity

The ability to manage and allocate budgets

Written and verbal communication skills

Experience with and an understanding of market research and data

Sales experience a plus

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or related field** This role is located in Columbus, OH. You must reside in or be willing to relocate to Columbus, OH to be considered.

**Preferred**

MBA strongly preferred.**WHAT WE OFFER**

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

**Training and career development** , with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance

**Financial security** through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans

**Health care and well-being programs** including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs

**Paid time off**

**401(k)** retirement savings with a generous company match

**The stability of a company** with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities**Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:**

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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****JOB FAMILY:****

Product Management

****DIVISION:****

ANPD Nutrition Products

****LOCATION:****

United States > Columbus : RP02

****ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:****

****WORK SHIFT:****

Standard

****TRAVEL:****

Yes, 10 % of the Time

****MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:****

No

****SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:****

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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