**ABOUT THE ROLE** We are looking for a dynamic and visionary **General Manager Neuromodulation LATAM** to lead our business across Latin America. This is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving growth, shaping market strategies, and ensuring operational excellence in a diverse and complex region. You will oversee commercial performance, inspire high-performing teams, and build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, regulatory bodies, and government agencies. As part of the Neuromodulation International Leadership Team, you will play a critical role in aligning regional priorities with global objectives, fostering innovation, and delivering sustainable business results. If you are passionate about making an impact in healthcare, thrive in fast-paced environments, and have a proven track record of leading complex operations, we want you on our team. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + **Market Focus** – Develop a deep understanding of LATAM market dynamics, customer needs, and regulatory environments. Navigate complex compliance and reimbursement systems across multiple countries. Stay current with industry trends, including digital marketing and multi-channel strategies. Build strong relationships with payors, physicians, hospitals, distributors and government stakeholders. + **Financial Management** – Manage full LATAM P&L to deliver financial commitments and optimize short-term performance and long-term growth. Conduct regular business reviews to ensure execution against plan. Anticipate and mitigate financial, governmental, and commercial risks. + **New Business Development** – Define and communicate a clear, forward-thinking growth strategy for LATAM. Identify and prioritize business development opportunities across diverse markets. Engage external partners and distributors to accelerate market penetration and revenue growth. + **Commercial Execution** – Translate divisional strategies into actionable regional plans with clear KPIs. Inspire and engage teams to adopt and execute the strategy effectively. + **Cross-Functional Alignment** – Ensure integrated collaboration across functions (finance, regulatory, clinical, HR, legal, IT). Drive innovation and continuous improvement to achieve above-market growth and margin improvement. + **Stakeholder Management** – Build and maintain relationships with internal leaders and external stakeholders, including KOLs and policy makers. Represent Abbott and the Neuromodulation division in the community and with external entities. + **Compliance** – Ensure all activities comply with Abbott policies and local regulations. Foster a strong compliance culture across the organization. **Accountability / Supervision** Reports directly to the International Head & GM Neuromodulation OUS. Acts independently within Abbott policies and objectives to achieve regional goals. Responsible for organizational strategy, resource allocation, and operational success in LATAM. Oversees a multi-country team, including direct reports and cross-functional leadership. **QUALIFICATIONS** + Bachelor’s degree in Business or Science; advanced degree preferred. + 10+ years in medical devices (Class III preferred) with proven success in LATAM markets, especially Brazil and Argentina + Experience managing full P&L at regional level and driving turnaround strategies. + Strong leadership skills with ability to build high-performing teams and lead change. + Proven ability to grow market share in competitive environments. + Excellent negotiation, influencing, and communication skills in English and Portuguese/Spanish. + Operational mindset with ability to execute projects end-to-end. + Willingness to travel extensively across LATAM and internationally (approx. 50%). **Personal Attributes** Strategic thinker, results-driven, resilient, adaptable, and customer-focused. High integrity, accountability, and strong interpersonal skills to influence at all levels. Join Abbott Today - Do Work That Matters 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