Country Manager – Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei

About Abbott

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.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that truly matters, grow your career, and be your authentic self. You’ll have access to:

• Career development with a global healthcare leader

• Opportunities to work across markets and cultures

• A company consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work and one of the World’s Most Admired Companies

The Opportunity

We are seeking a strategic and commercially driven Country Manager to lead Abbott Rapid Diagnostics – Infectious Diseases across Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei.

This is a critical leadership role with full P&L responsibility, accountable for driving sustainable growth, strengthening distribution partnerships, and leading high‑performing teams in a complex, highly regulated healthcare environment.

What You’ll Do

Financial & Commercial Leadership

• Own and deliver top and bottom‑line performance across the cluster

• Manage budgets, forecasting, and financial KPIs (sales, margin, market share)

• Identify growth opportunities while optimizing profitability

Strategy & Market Leadership

• Develop and execute an integrated country strategy aligned with regional and global priorities

• Shape go‑to‑market, sales, marketing, market access, and regulatory strategies

• Lead the organization through change in dynamic market environments

Stakeholder & Partner Management

• Build strong relationships with distributors, key customers, KOLs, and government stakeholders

• Lead complex negotiations with distribution partners and institutional stakeholders

• Represent Abbott professionally with high intercultural effectiveness across markets

People Leadership

• Build, coach, and retain a diverse, high‑performing leadership team

• Foster a strong culture of accountability, collaboration, and talent development

What You’ll Bring

• Postgraduate degree in Management (top‑tier business school) or Postgraduate Scientific/Medical Degree

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in the healthcare industry, with 4–5 years in senior leadership roles

• Strong P&L ownership and commercial acumen

• Proven experience in distributor management and complex stakeholder engagement

• Strategic, decisive leader with excellent communication and influencing skills

• Ability to lead through ambiguity and deliver results in matrixed organizations