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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.

The Opportunity

This position is field-based in the Diabetes Care division.

As the District Manager, you’ll be responsible for the success of your territory by empowering your team and executing strategic priorities.

What You’ll Do

People Leadership & Talent Development

Develop and grow district personnel to achieve optimal performance and long‑term successDeliver and support product training to ensure strong clinical and commercial capabilityCoach representatives through field work‑withs, phone consultations, business reviews, and ongoing feedbackBuild a strong and diverse talent pipeline by balancing experienced professionals with high‑potential, promotable talent to support succession planningMotivate and engage representatives through inspiration, recognition, and clear expectationsProactively identify retention risks and implement targeted actions to minimize turnoverPartner with each representative to establish a mutually agreed‑upon career path, supported by annual individual development plansPromote a culture of teamwork, open dialogue, and idea sharing to drive business growthAddress performance issues decisively and respectfully, including managing corrective actions when requiredServe as a role model by consistently treating all employees with dignity, respect, and integrity

Communication & Collaboration

Act as a key communication link between the field, distributors, customers, and internal partnersCommunicate market insights and emerging trends to Marketing teams (Canada, Worldwide, USO) and Canadian OperationsEnsure business‑building ideas are effectively shared within and across districtsMaintain open, trusted communication with customers and healthcare stakeholdersConduct district meetings and conference calls as needed to support strategic and performance goalsOrganize and facilitate training sessions for sales representativesProvide timely, written follow‑up after field visits to reinforce strengths, development opportunities, sales direction, and focusFoster a safe environment where employees feel comfortable escalating concerns “up the line”

Finance & Administration

Contribute to financial planning by providing forecasts and input on key products to support inventory managementSupport account collections activities as needed to achieve Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) targetsEnsure timely and accurate completion of all administrative requirements, including expense reports, territory alignment models (TAMs), and business plansLead the development, implementation, and ongoing optimization of territory and district business plansAssist with customer proposals, tenders, and strategic account initiativesManage district expenses in alignment with approved financial budgets

Key Opinion Leader & Stakeholder Engagement

Develop and maintain strong, trusted relationships with key opinion leaders and influential stakeholdersIdentify, engage, and collaborate with strategic partners to understand their perspectives and needsFoster long‑term partnerships that support business objectives, innovation, and improved patient outcomes

Required Qualifications

Completed Bachelor’s degree required, in Business or Health Sciences.5+ years of experience in a similar role.Quickly identifies underlying issues through thoughtful probing and a strong understanding of the overall business environment.ability to coach representatives by providing tools, direction, and support needed to solve problems independently and build confidence.

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.

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