Country Manager Norway - Abbott Diabetes Care

• Translate global strategy into a localized, actionable business plan for the Diabetes Care division.
• Inspire and engage the team to take ownership and deliver results.
• Define key performance indicators, manage resources, and adjust plans as needed.
• Conduct strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats analyses and apply business models to define sales direction and growth.
• Ensure alignment of local plans with global strategy.
• Lead forecasting, budgeting, and business reporting processes.

• Monitor performance against forecasts and budgets, taking timely corrective actions.
• Ensure accurate and timely business reporting.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including government bodies and regulatory agencies.

• Set clear goals and expectations for teams and individuals.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and high performance.
• Recruit, develop, and retain top talent.
• Lead long-term organizational and talent planning.
• Ensure compliance with Abbott’s reporting and field event return requirements.
• Recognize and reward performance in line with company policies.

• Master’s degree in Business, Commerce, or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum ten years of experience in the medical device industry, with at least five years in senior leadership roles.
• Proven success in commercial operations, including sales, marketing, and reimbursement models.
• Strong experience in managing profit and loss, financial oversight, compliance, and cross-functional leadership.
• Ability to lead in a complex, matrixed, and multicultural environment.
• Excellent coaching, communication, and self-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Office tools

• Fluent in Norwegian and English.
• Strong knowledge of the Norwegian healthcare market and culture.
• Excellent sales and negotiation skills.

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