Country Manager – Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei

<p style="text-align:inherit">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><h2><b>JOB DESCRIPTION:</b></h2><div><p><b>About Abbott</b></p><p>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 to help people live healthier lives.</p><p></p><p><b>Working at Abbott</b></p><p>At Abbott, you can do work that truly matters, grow your career, and be your authentic self. You’ll have access to:</p><ul><li><p>Career development with a global healthcare leader</p></li><li><p>Opportunities to work across markets and cultures</p></li><li><p>A company consistently recognized as a <i>Great Place to Work</i> and one of the <i>World’s Most Admired Companies</i></p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>The Opportunity</b></p><p>We are seeking a strategic and commercially driven <b>Country Manager</b> to lead Abbott Rapid Diagnostics – Infectious Diseases across <b>Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei</b>.</p><p></p><p>This is a critical leadership role with <b>full P&amp;L responsibility</b>, accountable for driving sustainable growth, strengthening distribution partnerships, and leading high‑performing teams in a complex, highly regulated healthcare environment.</p><p></p><p><b>What You’ll Do</b></p><p><b>Financial &amp; Commercial Leadership</b></p><ul><li><p>Own and deliver top and bottom‑line performance across the cluster</p></li><li><p>Manage budgets, forecasting, and financial KPIs (sales, margin, market share)</p></li><li><p>Identify growth opportunities while optimizing profitability</p></li></ul><p><b>Strategy &amp; Market Leadership</b></p><ul><li><p>Develop and execute an integrated country strategy aligned with regional and global priorities</p></li><li><p>Shape go‑to‑market, sales, marketing, market access, and regulatory strategies</p></li><li><p>Lead the organization through change in dynamic market environments</p></li></ul><p><b>Stakeholder &amp; Partner Management</b></p><ul><li><p>Build strong relationships with distributors, key customers, KOLs, and government stakeholders</p></li><li><p>Lead complex negotiations with distribution partners and institutional stakeholders</p></li><li><p>Represent Abbott professionally with high intercultural effectiveness across markets</p></li></ul><p><b>People Leadership</b></p><ul><li><p>Build, coach, and retain a diverse, high‑performing leadership team</p></li><li><p>Foster a strong culture of accountability, collaboration, and talent development</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>What You’ll Bring</b></p><ul><li><p>Postgraduate degree in Management (top‑tier business school) <b>or</b> Postgraduate Scientific/Medical Degree</p></li><li><p>Minimum <b>10 years’ experience</b> in the healthcare industry, with <b>4–5 years in senior leadership roles</b></p></li><li><p>Strong P&amp;L ownership and commercial acumen</p></li><li><p>Proven experience in distributor management and complex stakeholder engagement</p></li><li><p>Strategic, decisive leader with excellent communication and influencing skills</p></li><li><p>Ability to lead through ambiguity and deliver results in matrixed organizations</p></li></ul></div><p style="text-align:inherit">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p><b>The base pay for this position is </b></p>N/A<p style="text-align:left"><span>In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit">     </p><h2><b>JOB FAMILY:</b></h2>Sales Force<p style="text-align:inherit">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><h2><b>DIVISION:</b></h2>ID Infectious Disease<p style="text-align:inherit">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><h2><b>LOCATION:</b></h2>Malaysia &gt; Selangor : Imazium, No. 8, Jalan SS 21/37<p style="text-align:inherit">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><h2><b>ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:</b></h2><p style="text-align:inherit">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><h2><b>WORK SHIFT:</b></h2>Standard<p style="text-align:inherit">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><h2><b>TRAVEL:</b></h2>Yes, 50 % of the Time<p style="text-align:inherit">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><h2><b>MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:</b></h2>Not Applicable<p style="text-align:inherit">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><h2><b>SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:</b></h2>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)<p style="text-align:inherit">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p style="text-align:inherit">     </p><p style="text-align:inherit">     </p>