The primary role of the Regional Supply Chain Excellence Senior Analyst is to manage the consolidation and reporting of supply chain KPIs for the APAC region and support continuous improvement in supply chain performance through the implementation and maintenance of standardized processes, planning best practices, root cause analysis and corrective action. Additionally, the Regional Supply Chain Excellence Senior Analyst will be responsible for the development of new tools and reporting and will support training and roll out to the region.

RESPONSIBLITIES & DUTIES:

Supply Chain Performance Management and Reporting

• Manage the consolidation and reporting of supply chain KPIs for the APAC region and drive continuous improvement through root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Provide performance reporting to management through a regional dashboard.

Supply Chain Best Practices

• Support the periodic inventory strategy review for APAC Affiliates to establish and maintain target safety stock levels by product to ensure service levels to customer while optimising net working capital.
• Support the implementation of supply chain policies and standard operating procedures. Ensuring compliance to procedures across the region and standardise ways of working in line with best practices.

Supply Chain Systems, Tools and Data

• Develop standard reports and roll out in all the region.
• Support the roll out of any new supply chain systems and tools, act as the subject matter expert / key user for the region and provide training to new team members.
• Manage periodic updates for and publish supply chain planning master data for the region.

BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS:

• The successful candidate will be able to work in an always changing environment and will be able to adapt to change and be a change agent. Building relationships with other cross functions to be able to manage challenging situations in a professional manner.
• The candidate will also demonstrate the ability to think beyond their immediate area of responsibility and display strong business and customer focus. The candidate will also display strong operational & risk management skills.
• The candidate will have a preference for data-based decisions making and will value rhythm, rigour and discipline as priority behaviours. The candidate will have a history of managing workflow through standard work and performance management processes.

COMPETENCIES & SKILLS:

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in supply chain, inventory planning, distribution & operation management.
• Process improvement.
• Planning skills.
• Understanding of inventory management.
• Both customer and process oriented; capable of satisfying customer needs while following processes.
• A good team player and can work independently with minimum supervision.
• Excellent communication skills and possess high level of enthusiasm and motivation.
• Must be IT-savvy and have strong experience in Excel and VBA / macro programming, Power BI, and broad-based awareness of other analytical tools.
• Must be fluent in English. Other languages are a plus.
• Working experience in the healthcare industry in a regional oversight capacity is preferred.
• APICS or other industry certification is preferred.

Primary Function/Primary Goals/Objectives

• Provide technical support to ensure smooth manufacturing operation and minimum disruption to the operation process.
• Manages the design, planning, construction and maintenance of equipment, machinery, buildings, and other facilities.
• Plans, budgets, and schedules maintenance activities, including estimates on equipment, labor, materials and other related costs.
• Responsible for developing budgets and long-range plans based on company growth and future automation and control areas maintenance needs.
• Proactively maintain and ensure optimum performance of the manufacturing control system/ equipment.

Major Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing Standard Operating Procedures, implementing of maintenance program (corrective, preventive, predictive) for the work area.
• Responsible for the troubleshooting/ investigation support of Manufacturing operation in compliance with the Site Safety and GMP procedures.
• Responsible to support any projects being executed internally or by vendors.
• Manage and lead contractor, vendors and service providers to perform maintenance works.
• To manage the obsolescence and asset replacement accordance to site requirement and engineering standards,
• Lead in continuous improvement efforts/ projects and responsible for support and execution of automation qualification such as FAT, SAT, Commissioning, Validation, CCA, VCR, IQ, etc.
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills and experience required

• Ability to perform troubleshooting and work on difference types of PLC programming language (Siemens Step 7, Rockwell RS Logix, B&R automation).
• Good knowledge on field instrumentations (temperature & pressure transmitter, control valve)
• Able to perform simple instrument calibration and troubleshooting.
• Read and Interpret maintenance procedures, equipment manuals, work orders, process and instrumentation (P&ID) diagram and electrical schematics to perform required maintenance, servicing and troubleshooting
• Familiar with PLC control component, ability to carry out hardware replacement and minor software modification.Good knowledge on field bus system (Profibus DP/PA, deviceNet, IO Link, CANopen)Experience in PLC language: Siemens Step 7, Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell RS Logix 5000/500, B&R automation
• Experience in SCADA/HMI System: GE Proficy iFix, Proficy Batch, Siemens WinCC, Wonderware InTouch, FactoryTalk
• Experience in Packaging system: Filling machine, Case packing, Palletizing, Automated conveying line
• Experience in Robotic: ABB/Fanuc Robotics
• Must be able to interpret Electrical drawings and P&ID diagram.

Education

• Diploma/Degree from Control/ Electrical / Electronics / Mechatronics / Instrumentation Engineering or related disciplines

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• Strategic development and execution of marketing plans and tactics for FreeStyle Libre to drive market penetration and accelerate profitable sales growth.
• Drive brand awareness and adoption via multi-channel marketing, including healthcare professionals, direct-to-consumer and community activations.
• Establish and maintain robust marketing processes to drive seamless execution and a measurement culture to track progress and effectiveness.

MAIN / MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement annual business plans to achieve business targets
• Plan and execute marketing activities flawlessly, working closely with cross-functional teams and partners
• Localize the global brand campaigns when necessary and execute 360 across all relevant channels HCPs, consumer, e-commerce, CRM and retail
• Develop and implement 360-communication plan with traditional and digital media and other consumer touchpoints, working with local media agencies, country manager, distributors and sales teams
• Track and articulate market performance, trends (e.g., digital media, social listening, competitive tracking, medical, regulatory, technological, social, environmental, and legal). and identify their impact on the business to influence business strategy, identify future risks and opportunities and ensure the business is delivering upon its growth targets.
• Demonstrate excellent project management skills
• Work collaboratively with Area and local cross functional teams to execute marketing initiatives with success, as well as identify further opportunities for Freestyle Libre.
• Analyze ROI of advertising and promotional investments to optimize the mix
• Monitor brand performance and marketing budget to ensure it meets KPIs on sales and profitability
• Build rapport & work closely with KOLs to drive brand awareness, preference and advocacy
• Execute field activities such as road shows, product training and symposiums to create product awareness among health professionals and public
• Ensure that all business activities are conducted in accordance with Abbott Code of Ethics and local government laws.

SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES IF APPLICABLE

• One direct report

MINIMUM BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• A basic degree in business studies, marketing, or any sciences
• 6+ years of consumer marketing management experience gained at a country, regional or global level of an MNC; experience in HCP marketing will be an added advantage
• Preferably in the pharmaceutical and/or FMCG Health or OTC /medical device industry
• Knowledge & experience in diabetes category will be advantageous
• Versatile, result-oriented, energetic / dynamic personality & passionate about branding
• Innovative & resourceful person that thinks out of the box to deliver creative and cost-effective branding strategies
• An excellent communicator, both verbally & in writing
• Intimate knowledge of marketing mix tools and application know-how
• In-depth understanding of the workings of strategic & operational marketing, business planning & current healthcare marketing best practices
• Organizational skills & operational rigor to ensure effective execution of plans
• Achieve Plan sales and margin
• Achieve new users and retention targets

Primary Function/Primary Goals/Objectives:

• Communicates the production strategies, objectives, policies and processes to teams while maintaining oversight of the department's operational and financial status.
• Develops materials management strategies and approves Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and best practices.
• Reviews the production master plans and promotes collaboration and efficiency efforts to meet productivity objectives and targets.
• Plans and manages the end-to-end production operations within the manufacturing facility and should be well-versed in Quality and Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) standards and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMPs).
• Works in a production facility that needs to comply with highly regulated standards.
• Makes important decisions fast and possesses excellent leadership and resource management capabilities.
• Considers a broad range of factors to arrive at optimal decisions to ensure business continuity especially during unforeseen production delays.
• Possesses flexibility to work under changing demands of production targets and is adept at building capabilities in the teams under his/her care towards common objectives.

Major Responsibilities:

• Lead efforts required to deliver quality and compliance performance for the Dry Blending area
• Initiate, manage and make decisions which impact product quality.
• Model and promote behaviours that ensure delivery of high quality products for our customers while championing compliance with Abbott policies and procedures, meeting all local and statutory requirements.
• Preparation and active participation in internal and external Quality audits and incident investigation and reporting, coupled with timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Model and promote a thorough understanding of what drives product costs, profitability and cash flow while operating within fiscal constraints, material utilization and CIP goals.
• Lead and champion efforts required to deliver all financial performance metrics including meeting or delivering the functional area budget.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders in development of budgets and standards including updates and Cost Improvement Projects.
• Manage end to end Material Usage Variance program and other related activities related to Dry Blending operations.
• Establish performance metrics for OEE, labour, downtime and material usage.
• Model and drive continuous improvement programs utilizing operational excellence tools and methodologies.
• Lead and model the organisation’s value and drive a culture of engagement by providing effective leadership, direction, development and support to the team.
• Establish a communications framework that assures timely and relevant transfer of information to and from all levels and functional areas of the department.
• Lead and champion efforts required to deliver the EHS performance for the shift/ line of accountability.

Skills/Experience Requirements:

• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Coaching and development skills.
• Influencing and collaboration skills.
• Change management leadership skills.
• Advanced problem-solving skills.
• Finance and budgetary management accountability.
• Project management skills.
• Strategic planning skills.
• Knowledge and Utilization of Proactive management skills.
• Green Belt certification/ Black Belt Skills and Tool Usage.
• Black Belt certification is an advantage.
• Project Management Certification is an advantage.
• Proven leadership capabilities.
• Strategic planning & execution experiences.
• Process control management experience.
• Leading organizational change projects.
• Demonstrated financial acumen.
• Continuous Improvement Project Delivery.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, science, food technology or engineering with 5 to 7 years of experience in manufacturing and 2 years of people management experience.

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Key responsibilities:

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Manage and grow the Australian team by providing coaching and support.


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Primary Function/Primary Goals/Objectives.

• Supervise and inspect the installation, modification, testing and operation of instrumentation, controls, components, and systems
• Function as project development member to install or upgrade equipment . Schedule and obtain project material and man power .
• Organize/coordinate site calibration program in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Oversee the use and maintenance of measuring instruments.
• Support in the planning of routine maintenance of production equip ment.
• Strategize on maintenance, work instruction and methods to create effective preventive maintenance procedures.
• Analyze breakdowns, diagnose faults, and lead time critical equipment repairs. Implement preventive measures to improve machine reli abilit y.
• Work with reliability engineers to improve equipment performance and extend equipment useful life cycle.
• Oversee and control maintenance costs.
• Train and mentor technicians in equipment operating concepts and maintenance techniques.
• Support Plant EHS and Quality initiatives and targets.
• Support Automation activities including line sustaining operations and trouble shooting.

Major Responsibilities:

• Review/approve calibration specifications against product/ process specifications.
• Ensure timely completion of calibration related investigations and develop effective corrective/preventive actions.
• Develop standard operating procedures for instrument calibration and implementing of maintenance programs for operational efficiencies and minimize cost.
• Evaluate root case analysis reports of major equipment and system failure and develop potential solutions.
• Review installations and assembly documentations periodically to ensure compliance with organizational procedures.
• Approve recommended repair works for major equipment and system failures.
• Establish technical guidelines for the calibrations and alignment of robot motors, sensors and encoders .
• Optimize the motion, functions and routes of robots and other equipment and system components.
• Manage vendor service contracts.
• Preparing operation and maintenance budget.
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills/Experience Requirements:

• Min 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in a pharmaceutical or nutritional manufacturing facility is preferred.
• Good planning and supervisory, strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Programmable logic controllers (PLC} is an advantage.
• Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) is an advantage.
• High computer literary .
• Strong trouble shooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to organize, motivate and develop team members.
• Willing to work on 12 hours rotating shift.

Primary Function/Primary Goals/Objectives

• Lead Utilities Excellence program for the plan and execut e plant wide energy improvement projects which includes RCE pr eparation and submi ssion.
• Identify energy savings opportunities and make recommendations to achieve more energy efficient operation.
• Conduct energy audits to evaluat e energy use, costs, or conservation measures.
• Perform energy modeling, measurement, verification, commissioning
• Cond uct onsit e observations, field inspections, or sub-m etering to collect data for energy conservation analyses.
• In spect or monitor energy systems, including heating, ventilat in g, and air conditioning (HVAC) or daylighting systems to determine energy use or potential energy savings.
• Eva luat e construction design informat ion such as detail and assembly drawings, design calculati ons, system layouts and sketches, or specificat ions.
• Prepare project reports and other program or technical documentation.
• Review or negotiate energy purchase agr eeme nts.
• Conduct research or collect data on renewable or alternative energy systems and assess feasibility for site implementation.

Major Responsibilities:

• Establish multi-discipline site energy team to drive success on site energy management program and ISO 50001.
• Organize and lead weekly and monthly site energy team meetings.
• Understand sit e energy budget (cost and volumes), track and report regularly on energy usage and cost.
• Ensure that energy performance goals are established for the site through ENMS system.
• Take charge as SME in energy metering management.
• Regularly communicat e to the site leader ship and site population on energy program goals and progress against tho se goals.
• Conduct or organize site energy assessment s or energy scan t o identify conser vation opportunities on a periodic basis.
• Oversee & prioritize energy related opportunities through to completion.
• En gagethe site energy team and ot her tools to raise awarenessof conservat ion & usage at th e site .
• Participate in development of energy procurement str ate gy, maintaining familiarity with the key aspect s of the site's supply side management.
• Participate in telecons/ meeting with other sit es in the region/ network to share ene rgy conservation success stories .
• Train personnel or clients on topics such as energy management.

Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor of Engineering Degree majoring in Electrical, Control & Instrumentation, Chemical, Environmental or related discipline or Diploma with minimum 5 years of experience.
• Singapore Certified Energy Manager certification
• Water Efficiency Manager certification preferred.
• Preferably 2 to 3 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Ability to organize, motivate and develop team members.
• Excellent leadership and communication skill s
• Mentoring and coaching skills.
• Knowledge of cGMP is highly preferred

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MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE

• The position is an integral part of the Asia Pacific headquarters finance function. It involves working with the AHQ senior management team and other finance personnel from across Abbott Asia Pacific region. APAC will be the main focus of this role.
• The position has dual responsibility to assist the EMAK/ANZ markets and support projects from both regional APAC and EMAK as an emerging market
• Supporting EMAK will also be a core component of the role
• In carrying out all job-related activities, this person must be in compliance with local Singapore rules and regulations, environment laws, internal and U.S. FDA regulatory requirement, financial rules and practices, Code of Business Conduct, and local law and company regulations as stipulated in Abbott Singapore Employee Handbook.
• Support Finance Controller in analysis of forecast, budget, actuals and other specific business dynamics in Asia Pacific
• Provide analytical support and relevant financial information in business decision making, commercial strategies, allocation of resources based on commercial opportunities
• Monitor country financial performance by highlighting material variances using system generated detail and trend reports.
• Prepare and distribute financial reports and packages by gathering and analyzing information related to current performance.
• Perform financial analysis, as directed by management, and recommend alternatives courses of action by utilizing appropriate financial tools.
• Supports team members in the preparation of Business Reviews, such as monthly division review, budget reviews and others
• Support in business modelling, PL forecasts and competitor benchmarking
• Coordinate in headcount hiring; provide variance analysis explanation
• Support country/ regional historical trends & reports in commercial KPI
• Ensuring compliance with financial guidelines, company policies, and relevant legal regulations
• Perform daily general ledger accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, financial reporting, month end closing and analysis
• Review and investigate the company’s accounting transactions to improve data accuracy
• Support internal and external audit
• Support APAC / country projects decided by Area
• Supporting and championing system change in the organization through continuous improvement of reporting systems
• Be prepared to take any ad hoc projects at any time, last minute requirements, expansion of scope or projects, for both country and APAC as requested by manager or APAC controller. Hours required to meet deadlines may require outside of normal hours due to the expectations for APAC higher as representative of entire business”

Requirements

• Degree in Finance or Accountancy or related subjects
• Minimum 5 years of business controlling experience in multinational, customer-oriented environment (Experience in FP&A is highly advantageous)
• Excellent analytical/ problem solving skills and critical thinking abilities
• Strong can-do attitude: Innovative and collaborative with a passion for quality and efficiency
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint and ability to learn / leverage on digital tools
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written

Primary Job Function

Our unique pharmaceutical business offers exposure to medicines, vaccines and consumer healthcare products across a patient’s life cycle from conception to later life, with brands coming from; our established business, wholly owned local companies and local brands. We have an exciting opportunity for the right person to join our regional marketing team; to help transform the business and deliver on our ambition to grow the business with our expansion in to e-commerce and digital healthcare services.

Beyond day to day marketing, there will be involvement with Business Development (BD) to build the product pipeline and fill the innovation hub. The right candidate will be able to work independently and be creative and passionate.

The role is tasked with (1) innovative marketing plans, in partnership with affiliate businesses and the global marketing team (2) forecasting marketing initiatives based on consumer insights and analysis of new business opportunities (3) enhancing the capabilities and talent pipeline in the marketing organisation (4) leading programs to deliver on the APAC strategy to double the size of the business.

The position is responsible for also working closely with cross functional teams across the geographies.

Core Job Responsibilities

• To review and support the APAC region’s strategic business plans for the group of products (Brands, BGX, Gx and OTC/OTx) and to support APAC region’s sales and share growth for the group of products with a focus on current as well as the product portfolio of new launches.
• Provide support to affiliate to assure the commercial success of assigned brands/TA
• Ensure APAC EPD builds and enhances a Marketing led mindset with insights, patients and customers at the core of everything delivered.
• Develop project and marketing plans supporting new product introductions from both internal and external resources
• Success in the role will take into account the delivery of sales against Plan numbers, utilisation of the promotional support budget and improved market share of brands across TAs.
• Design, manage and support marketing insights driven brand plans for APAC EPD with the involvement as appropriate of all key stakeholders. The plans should identify future trends and address all key issues, CSFs and execution steps.
• Work cross functionally across APAC in executing the annual and long term marketing plan.
• Ensure Affiliate Marketing plans are reviewed, challenged and executed well.
• Design, plan and organize execution of key regional marketing programs for the brands including digital and multichannel customer engagement.
• Create mechanisms to monitor and assess execution of marketing programs. Adapt plan and tactics accordingly
• Be responsible for Regional launch plans and ensure optimal utilisation of the planned promotional support budget
• Ensure suitable commercial input for NPD business case evaluation (clinical development and Licensing & Acquisitions (L&A))
• Leverage market insight and market research programs for key brands to answer key questions posed by the brand to deliver on unmet needs
• Ensure capability building across the region in launching new BGx and marketing BGx
• Collaborate with sales team and reinforce portfolio selling and category management
• Reinforce best practices sharing across affiliates
• Represent Asia in Divisional/Global Marketing forums

Minimum Education

• Business degree – Graduate or Post-graduate

Minimum Experience/Training Required

Minimum 10 years of pharmaceutical marketing experience

Regional asset is an asset

Local experience in APAC with preferably at least 1 year experience in sales on top of marketing

Knowledge of APAC pharmaceutical market

Experience in cardiology, CNS or Gastro enterology TA is a plus

Skills and Competencies Required

• Fresh consumer mindset thinking that shows innovation and ambition
• Keen interest to challenge the status quo in order to transform the business
• Agility and clear communication skills to be a key influencer with a variety of stakeholders
• Hungry for a challenge
• Resilience to upgrade thinking with the objective to grow the business
• Intrapreneurial, takes initiative and comfortable to take the lead
• Exuding high energy, demonstrating progressive thinking that is market competitive
• Insights driven brand builder. Brand champion
• Comfortable to operate with multiple competing priorities with limited resources
• Collaborative leadership style, able to bring multiple parties together to resolve an issue
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Job Description

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.

Structural Heart Business Mission: why we exist

Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life through the design and provision of device and management solutions for the treatment of structural heart disease.

Primary Function:

• As a member of the Abbott Structural Heart Global Training Team, the APAC Training Manager will play a key role in implementing comprehensive training programs for both internal employees and external physician customers across Asia Pacific.
• The primary focus will be on clinical field training and mentoring in Structural Intervention, Congenital Heart Disease and Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion. This includes the delivery of onboarding training for newly hired field employees as well as responsibility for a cadence of educational programs targeting different HCP stakeholders.
• The geographic scope for the role covers all of APAC including Japan and China.
• The Training Manager will also proactively assess the work of technical support and sales teams across the region on a regular basis to ensure compliance in line with standard operating procedures.
• In addition to that the training manager will drive adherence to our training documentation obligations.

Major Responsibilities:

• Deliver new hire trainings for sales/clinical representatives and relevant internal employees
• Plan and execute professional education events for healthcare professionals such as interventional cardiologists and electrophysiologists interested in structural intervention.
• Facilitate new account start up training and re-training where needed.
• Implement internal staff training development programs with clear objectives and tracking.
• Collaborate with the commercial team to align on priorities and strategic messaging
• Maintain a professional and credible image with key physicians, consultants, and co-workers.
• Ensure compliance in performing the training as required by the training SOP
• Conduct systematic monthly tracking of program performance and trainee progress
• Ensure proper documentation of all internal and external training activities on our online training documentation system.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Science/Nursing or related disciplines
• Minimum 10 years of experience in medical devices industry (cardiovascular preferred), with minimum 3 years of experience in training/sales/marketing roles, preferably in Structural Heart/Structural Intervention.
• Clinical expertise in areas of Structural Heart disease
• Highly developed training, education and communication skills.
• Ability to explain complex concepts to different stakeholders and strong influencing skills
• Strong strategic, analytical and conceptual capabilities
• Results and performance driven
• Project management skills
• Strong language skills in English (written & spoken), additional language proficiency in Mandarin/Japanese would be a plus due to nature of role which supports these countries.
• Comfortable to work in Cath Lab setting in hospitals - will be required to comply with all applicable laws and Abbott internal procedures when being present in a Cath Lab. Such rule includes wearing certain health and safety protection devices, e.g., lead apron/jacket
• Able to travel extensively for around 30-50% of the time

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Job Description

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.

Abbott Molecular is a leader in molecular diagnostics and the analysis of DNA, RNA, and proteins at the molecular level.

Primary Function:

• The Marketing Manager will identify, manage and deliver customer centric solutions to the markets assigned in the APAC region.
• The key areas of responsibilities include strategic marketing planning and tactical execution prioritizing profitable and impactful areas for growth in consideration of customer requirements and macro market conditions; identifying and executing new channel opportunities for increased market access; gaining insights and analysing market conditions and market trends and using the intel for planning; developing and managing competitive strategies; and identifying opportunities for increasing customer and business value through product and workflow differentiation while partnering with other Abbott divisions and functions for a complete solution.
• The Marketing Manager will work closely with sales, distribution partners and other support functions to ensure revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met.

Major Responsibilities:

• Develop annual marketing plan and initiatives for the molecular diagnostics business in each country, prioritizing according to business impact and aligning to key business objectives.
• Effectively manage marketing, partnerships, sponsorships, advertising and promotional initiatives to achieve short and long term business objectives; including revenue, sales, profit and market share targets
• Monitor and manage marketing activities within budgeted constraints and understand the fundamental aspects of financial performance. Identify trends and draw appropriate insight from financial and Commercial Excellence data
• Identify, analyze, and translate product, brand, customer and competitive information into marketing plans. Ensure all materials and activities are aligned with and executed in accordance with the larger, strategic plan and branding requirements
• Keep abreast of the market dynamics, competition, products, disease states, therapeutic area, and current research, and use this information to create a compelling message for the target audience. Understand the healthcare business environment, government policies; distribution channels; and pricing strategies
• Introduces and markets new products by developing time-integrated plans with sales, supply chain, regulatory and quality, Scientific Affairs and Government Affairs when needed
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Maintain professional network with the Key Opinion Leaders, policy makers, funders and other key stakeholders to optimise Abbott brand, solutions and company position in the market, partnering with other functions including Market Access, Medical/Scientific Affairs, Government Affairs
• Ensure marketing activities comply with relevant Acts, legal demands, ethical standards and Corporate Business and Safety procedures
• Effectively communicate with cross-functional teams within and across Abbott Divisions

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing/Molecular Biology/Medical/Biological sciences or related disciplines
• Minimum 10 years experience in product management and marketing and/or business development in diagnostics/medical devices/pharma
• Prior marketing experience in infectious disease and sexual & women’s health management in public health and private laboratory highly preferred
• Experience in market access or laboratory sales will be an advantage
• Strong stakeholder management skills, experienced in influencing stakeholders internally & externally such as KOLs, Medical Societies, policy makers, guideline influencers etc
• Collaborative and hands-on, able to work cross functionally and across borders within region
• Strong communication skills, English proficiency required

This position can be based in the following countries: Singapore/Thailand/India.

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Job Description

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.

We’re empowering smarter medical and economic decision making to help transform the way people manage their health at all stages of life. Every day, more than 10 million tests are run on Abbott’s diagnostics instruments, providing lab results for millions of people.

Major Responsibilities:

• Provide accurate and timely technical information, advice, and assistance regarding the organization's products and services before, during, and after a transaction to maintain and improve the organization's customer relationships.
• Deliver customer operator training in Abbott facilities or on-site
• Perform new instrument and assay implementations through to Test-of–Record
• Provide on-site assay investigation and troubleshooting related to instruments, software reagents and experimental designed
• Provide operator training and coaching on assay and instrument (hardware and software)
• Prepare technical documents and reports for implementation, training, and investigations
• Connect and integrate available or customize technologies to cater customers’ needs, take lead in technical discussions, analyze their needs, and propose relevant product and solution offerings
• Host user meetings, workshops, seminars to update products information on instrumentation and support
• Track assay issues and escalation cases for reporting and work closely with global teams to maintain records and solve issues
• Use databases or other computerized systems to maintain up-to-date customer records, to track the volume, content and outcomes of enquiries received, and to access information, checklists, scripts, guidelines, and other materials for responding to the customer’s enquiry.
• Work closely with other TAS and Service team to seek feedback and scope out potential lot issues
• Workflow improvement / optimization
• Any other task assigned by management from time to time

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science/ Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical) or other related disciplines
• Minimum 5-7 years relevant experience and proven track record in a diagnostic laboratory in a similar position
• Strong stakeholder management skills with proven engagements with customers, key stakeholders, and lab staff
• Good knowledge in Technical Assay and systems to act as expert for product line responsibility
• Highly developed communication skills and ability to demonstrate empathy and engagement with customers
• Ability to identify and drive resolution of issues
• Strong experience in use of analytical tools and software
• Must be willing and able to be on standby after work hours/ work overtime to resolve issues when arises

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Job Description

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.

Abbott Molecular is a leader in molecular diagnostics and the analysis of DNA, RNA, and proteins at the molecular level.

Primary Function:

• The Area Field Service Manager is responsible to manage daily field service operations for Molecular Diagnostics in the assigned region, in alignment with country commercial operations.
• Lead a team of field service engineers and / or team leaders and provide exceptional customer service in a technical service environment.
• Focus on management and continuously improve the quality-of-service delivery in direct sales and / or partners countries, including service business reviews and the implementation of development plans.
• Involved in the implementation of engineering service - related projects in the assigned region.

Major Responsibilities:

• Manages day-to-day service operations in direct sales countries, based on customer requirements and resources.
• Liaise with distributor, customer technical teams, as well as cross functional partners (Marketing, Commercial, Logistic, Quality, Regulatory) to ensure smooth business operations.
• Manages distributor and direct service teams on key performance indicators, development, and implementation of service quality improvement plans.
• Develop and maintain relationships with new and existing customers / distributors by negotiating and securing service contracts for labor and comprehensive maintenance packages.
• Plan and oversee service governance and compliance activities across service, escalating issues to the senior management and ensuring organizational learnings are implemented within country / countries to mitigate risks and drive continuous improvement.
• Monitor country level service performance using relevant data / dashboards, share insights regularly with stakeholders and use to adapt strategic priorities in business collaboration.
• Responsible for engineering service-related projects that vary in size and complexity in line with the corporate strategy by taking a leading role in ensuring service readiness in the respective country / countries to ensure both business objectives are achieved.
• Supervise activities between internal and external resources and facilitate smooth workflow for service delivery technical operations.
• Formulate, monitor, and continuously improve service support policies, procedures, and processes in line with the Global Service Support strategy and the business needs to ensure the future growth of the service business opportunities within country / countries.
• Plan, track and monitor the tasks (installation, preventative maintenance, technical service bulletin, instrument service advisory) assigned to the FSE / team leader. Review with them to ensure that all tasks and deliverables meet quality, ISO requirements and service levels.
• Responsible for resource forecasting and planning, revenue, and cost targets for service (P&L).
• Prepare and manage budgets and monitor appropriate cost information from relevant financial systems. Focus on minimizing discretionary spend and ensure proactive control of costs.
• Monitor and improve team performance, providing leadership, coaching, and performance management.
• Lead and manage teams to ensure everyone’s potential is fully developed and inspire a culture that ensures the delivery of business outputs.
• Through utilization of productivity reports and effective performance management, manage the behaviors and performance of team members, where appropriate ensuring that all concerns are managed in accordance with relevant Company procedures.
• Keep up with a high level of technical knowledge to be able to manage the FSEs.
• Promote and drive exemplary health and safety culture and performance to ensure safe and efficient delivery of all works associated with the overall district delivery plan.
• Maintain a repair parts inventory and provide input on parts usage related to failures.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Biomedical Engineering/Life Science
• Minimum 7 years relevant experience in field service, preferably in the Diagnostics/Medical Devices/Healthcare field.
• Minimum 3 years of proven people management experience
• Knowledge of regulations and standards affecting IVDs and Biologics.
• Have an ability to troubleshoot and repair electromechanical instrument systems.
• Ability to understand and troubleshoot software-based PC programs.
• Ability to operate laboratory instrumentation including multi-meters, and data acquisition equipment.
• Understanding the fabrication of parts, electromechanical motion control, and mechanical alignment is essential.
• Comprehend, understand, and maintain quality compliance initiatives and procedures that are used within the organization.
• Ability to manage a team of engineers and build an environment for collective success.
• Excellent communication skills – including both verbal and written.
• Project management experience is preferred

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Are you looking for a new challenge as a Financial Controller?
This Financial Controller opportunity is part of a commercial construction company with excellent professional growth opportunities. You will report directly to the CFO and have a dotted line to the MD. You will also partner closely with a range of project managers and other stakeholders across the business. You will coach and mentor two direct reports (Assistant Accountant & Admin Support).
The successful candidate for the Financial Controller position will ideally come from a construction industry background and have existing knowledge / experience working within a project based business.
This is a full time permanent position is based in Sydney Olympic Park (parking available) and is offering a salary range of $150,000 - $200,000 + super depending on the successful candidate's experience. This role will be based on site and you will work with a collaborative, vibrant and supportive team.
The Key responsibilities for the Financial Controller include:

Maintain the company's finance records across several entities.
Produce monthly, quarterly and yearly reports for the CFO. Reports include, management reports, reconciliations, preparing progress claims and invoicing.
Partner closely with Project Managers and be in charge of project accounting.
Responsible for BAS, IAS, superannuation, PAYG, FBT, etc.
Coach and mentor two direct reports.
Reconcile Payroll accurately and in a timely manner.


Desired Skills and experience:

Preferable CA / CPA qualified.
Experience working within the construction industry is preferred.
Project accounting experience is highly desired.
Worked with a range of accounting ERP systems. Knowledgeable using MYOB is a bonus.
Experience with budgeting and cash flows.
Excellent stakeholder management skills.
Highly motivated and have the ability to prioritize and work autonomy to meet deadlines.


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This new Management Accountant role offers candidates the opportunity to work with a well known and highly regarded not for profit organization based in Sydney.

The role focuses on working with two business divisions where you will be involved in the reporting and analysis, budgeting and forecasting.

Prior experience working with a not for profit organization will be beneficial for this position as well as having strong business partnering skills and being system savvy / strong excel skills.

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Key responsibilities for the role:

Business partner with the two divisions (home care / disability), assisting with the reporting & analysis as well as the budgeting and forecasting.
Prepare and assist with acquittals and acquittal lodgements.
Monitor performance measures, preparation of detailed analysis and commentaries to support budget development and strategic planning.
Partner with a range of stakeholders throughout the business.
Preparing, reconciliations and reviewing monthly bank and GL reconciliations.
Assisting with month end and annual reporting.
Assist and support the Finance manager and wider finance team with ad hoc tasks.


Desired skills and experience:

CA/CPA qualified or working towards completed the qualification
Strong business partnering skills and being able to work and communicate effectively with different stakeholders.
Experience working with a range of ERP systems and Power BI knowledge would be beneficial.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Strong customer service ethic.


At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

Please click here to apply.