Associate Director, Business Development and Strategic Partnerships jobs in United States
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Abbott · 1 day ago

Associate Director, Business Development and Strategic Partnerships

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. They are seeking an Associate Director, Business Development and Strategic Partnerships to shape and execute strategic partnerships that drive innovation and growth across their chronic disease management portfolio, focusing on interoperability solutions, EHR integrations, and digital health ecosystems.

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Responsibilities

Lead identification, evaluation, and execution of strategic partnerships and business development opportunities in chronic disease management
Develop and present business cases, including ROI modeling and strategic fit assessments
Prioritize opportunities based on impact, feasibility, and alignment with business goals
Monitor industry trends in EHR platforms, interoperability standards (e.g., HL7, FHIR), remote patient monitoring, and digital health innovations to identify emerging opportunities
Engage and negotiate with external partners in EHR vendors, interoperability solution providers, remote monitoring companies, and health IT ecosystems
Structure innovative partnership models (e.g., co-development, licensing, joint ventures)
Collaborate with legal, regulatory, and compliance teams to ensure alignment and risk mitigation
Define shared goals, governance structures, and success metrics for each partnership
Develop and manage joint work plans, roadmaps, and proof-of-concept pilots for integrated chronic disease management solutions
Facilitate integration with internal teams across product, R&D, commercial, and operations
Track progress against milestones and KPIs, ensuring accountability and value realization
Serve as a thought leader and trusted advisor to senior leadership on partnership strategy in digital health and interoperability domains
Build strong relationships across internal and external stakeholders
Represent the voice of the customer and market in shaping partnership direction

Qualification

Business DevelopmentStrategic PartnershipsEHR IntegrationsInteroperability StandardsRemote Monitoring TechnologiesDigital Health EcosystemsStakeholder ManagementResults-driven MindsetCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., engineering, marketing, clinical)
10+ years of experience in business development, strategic partnerships, or related roles
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence at all levels
Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
Results-driven with a strategic mindset and ability to manage ambiguity
Demonstrated ability to adapt to evolving technologies and market dynamics

Preferred

MBA or other advanced degree
Experience in medical devices, digital health, EHR systems, interoperability standards, and remote monitoring solutions
Established relationships with EHR vendors, health IT companies, and remote monitoring solution providers
Familiarity with digital health technologies, AI/ML applications, and data-driven decision-making
Willingness to travel up to 25%

Company

Abbott is a healthcare company that produces diagnostic kits, medical devices, nutritional products, and branded generic medicines.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.79M
2011-03-15Post Ipo Debt· $0.1M
2009-03-16Post Ipo Debt· $6.69M
1980-12-12IPO

Leadership Team

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Robert Ford
President & Chief Executive Officer
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Mike Peterson
Senior Vice President
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