Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Marketing Manager – Mitral Therapies (Europe, Middle East and Africa)

Location: Brussels, Belgium (European Headquarters)
Division: Structural Heart – Mitral Therapies
Reporting to: Group Marketing Manager, Transcatheter Mitral and Tricuspid Interventions, Europe, Middle East and Africa

Shape the future of mitral valve therapies across Europe, the Middle East and Africa

At Abbott, we are committed to helping people live fuller, healthier lives. Within our Structural Heart division, the Mitral Therapies portfolio is at the forefront of innovation, transforming the treatment of mitral valve disease across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

We are looking for a Marketing Manager – Mitral Therapies to lead the strategic and tactical execution of marketing and business programs that drive growth and long‑term development of our mitral valve repair and replacement therapies in the region.

Your role

As Marketing Manager – Mitral Therapies, you will be responsible for translating regional and global strategies into impactful marketing initiatives across multiple countries. You will work closely with regional and country teams, global partners and cross‑functional stakeholders to create differentiation, increase therapy adoption and support sustainable business growth.

You will be an active member of the regional marketing leadership team and play a key role in operational planning, people development and product launches.

What you will do

Marketing strategy and execution

Develop and implement regional marketing strategies and operational plans aligned with global direction and local market needs
Define clear market segmentation, positioning and core messaging, with regular reporting on effectiveness
Challenge existing approaches and prioritize innovative strategies that create competitive differentiation, including the use of new technologies

Product launches and commercial support

Coordinate product launches across the region in close collaboration with demand and supply teams
Translate marketing strategies into effective sales programs, tools and customer‑facing materials to support market share growth
Provide guidance for financial planning, forecasting and strategic planning activities

Education, events and customer engagement

Contribute to the development of educational programs in partnership with education teams
Lead regional congresses and trade shows, including symposium planning, live case preparation, customer speaker readiness and post‑event reporting
Support regional medical advisory boards and manage engagement with key opinion leaders

Cross‑functional collaboration

Work closely with medical affairs and market access teams to support therapy adoption and preferential market growth
Partner with country and regional teams to ensure strong alignment and effective local execution
Manage assigned budgets and contribute to a collaborative, high‑performing marketing team culture

What you bring

Experience

At least three to five years of experience in sales and/or marketing within the medical device industry
Experience working in multinational, matrix organizations
Experience in cardiovascular or structural heart therapies is an advantage

Skills and expertise

Strong strategic, analytical and hands‑on marketing capabilities
Solid understanding of the European healthcare environment and local market dynamics
Proven project management skills and ability to manage multiple stakeholders
Strong communication and influencing skills, including interaction with senior clinical customers

Mindset

Results‑driven, creative and forward‑thinking
Comfortable leading through vision and values
Collaborative, adaptable and motivated by innovation and impact

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or business‑related field (required)
Master’s degree or business administration degree in a scientific or business‑related field (preferred)

Additional information

This role requires presence in hospital catheterization laboratories. Compliance with all applicable laws and Abbott internal health and safety procedures is required, including wearing protective equipment such as lead aprons.

Why Abbott?

At Abbott, you will do work that truly matters, supported by a diverse and talented team. We offer meaningful career development, a collaborative culture and the opportunity to shape the future of mitral valve care for patients across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Marketing Support

DIVISION:

SH Structural Heart

LOCATION:

Belgium > Diegem : Building B

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Yes, 25 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: