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Global Product Manager- Core Portfolio

Abbott Laboratories, Princeton, NJ, United States


The Opportunity Our

Princeton, NJ

location is seeking a

Global Product Manager

for

i-STAT – Sepsis and Respiratory.

This individual will drive portfolio lifecycle strategy and execution for the core product portfolio for sepsis and respiratory pathways, inclusive of chemistry and blood gas assays.

This role owns end-to-end lifecycle management, including portfolio optimization, roadmap planning, and cross-functional execution. In addition, the role will lead the development and execution of the marketing strategy for sepsis and respiratory pathways, including translating clinical and market insights into clear value propositions and commercial enablement.

Abbott Point of Care is a global leader in providing critical medical diagnostic and data management products for rapid blood analysis that are intuitive, reliable, and cost-effective. Our i-STAT System is an advanced, portable diagnostic tool that provides real-time, lab-quality results within minutes to accelerate patient-care decision-making. The i-STAT System has the industry’s most comprehensive menu of tests on a single platform, including tests for blood gases, electrolytes, chemistries, coagulation, hematology, glucose, cardiac markers, and traumatic brain injury. By delivering lab-quality results in minutes, our i-STAT System fosters a collaborative, patient-centered environment while driving improved operational performance.

What you’ll work on

Own the end‑to‑end lifecycle strategy for the core portfolio, from sustainment through optimization and rationalization

Drive lifecycle decisions such as line extensions, product upgrades, and end‑of‑life planning

Plan, manage and execute product discontinuations, including development of messaging, customer communications, and transition strategies

Define and execute portfolio roadmaps aligned to customer needs, market trends, and long‑term growth objectives

Lead portfolio health assessments, including evaluating performance, customer adoption, and competitive positioning

Ensure clear alignment between portfolio strategy and commercial execution across regions

Build dashboard for product lifecycle management tracking to enable visibility across portfolio and all countries

Develop global marketing plan for sepsis and respiratory pathways

Build strong working relationship with regions and cross functional teams including Labeling & Packaging, Medical Affairs, R&D, Regulatory, Quality, Finance and Operations

Required Qualifications

B.A. or B.S. Degree in business or life sciences discipline

5+ years of technical / marketing experience

Excellent oral and written communication skills (including presentation and listening skills with senior level staff)

Demonstrated track record of success in portfolio management, product launches and commercialization

Possess strong project management skills, with proven ability to clearly define objectives, priorities, develop project plans, and manage to deadlines

Initiative and self‑motivation; strong work ethic; leadership and team orientation; strong proactive interpersonal skills with proven ability to work with others; ability to work in a matrixed environment, strong cross‑functional management by influence

Preferred Qualifications

At least 2 years in life sciences/medical device industry

Experience in this area: developing global marketing plans for sepsis and respiratory pathways or similar areas

At least 1 year of experience in ensuring clear alignment between portfolio strategy and commercial execution across regions

At least 1 year of experience in translating clinical and market insights into clear value propositions and commercial enablement

The base pay for this position is $99,300.00 – $198,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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