Market Research Project Manager Job Vacancy in USA at Abbott

Job Title Market Research Project Manager
AutoReqId 110093BR
Job Family Marketing & Advertising
Job Category Full-Time
Job Classification Experienced/Established
Division Abbott Diabetes Care
Shift First
Relocation Assistance Within Country
Overview
Abbott is a global, broad-based health care company devoted to the discovery, development, manufacture and marketing of pharmaceuticals and medical products, including nutritionals, devices and diagnostics.  The company employs approximately 91,000 people and markets its products in more than 130 countries.

Job Description PRIMARY FUNCTION / PRIMARY GOALS / OBJECTIVES:
This position is tasked with providing Primary and/ or Secondary marketing research and analytics support to the marketing and sales organizations within the Diabetes Care division. This person will provide direction and input to marketing, sales and forecasting related activities. Ability to understand the business needs and to develop and communicate information around these needs will drive success within this position. Reports directly to the Market Research Manager or Director.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Partners with Marketing and commercial leadership to identify research and analysis needs

o Design appropriate research and analysis plans based on understanding of available research and analytical techniques oStrong organization skills needed to manage research supplier(s) on cost, timing, appropriateness of research methodology, and actionability of conclusions
o Analyze and synthesize learnings from research and analysis, drawing conclusions that provide recommendations to business teams
o Utilizes knowledge of standard research and analytic methods to distill information into clear, concise communication oIndependently seeks and leverages market research and analysis peers and leaders, business partners and external vendors to ensure strong analysis and sound recommendations o Exhibits strong analytic abilities in breaking down issues and developing solutions
o Translates results into clear, concise presentations and written reports, enabling brand and innovation team to quickly make marketing decisions
o Analyzes categories on a macro level utilizing multiple information sources (primary, secondary data and syndicated studies) to provide actionable consumer and business insights
o Understands the market place, competitor dynamics and provides expertise on data interpretation for the marketing and sales organizations
o Partners with marketing managers, forecasting and finance in the planning process
o Displays a positive, solutionbased approach to all research issues and ability to work in teams

Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and performing other duties as assigned by management
Note: This job description describes the principal and main elements of the job. It is a guide to the nature and main duties of the job as they currently exist, but is not intended as a wholly comprehensive or permanent representation.

ACCOUNTABILITY / SCOPE:
Primary support for providing market and customer information to the marketing, sales and forecasting organization Champions primary and / or secondary market research information within the Diabetes Care division Understands the market place and competitor dynamics and provides expertise on data interpretation for the marketing and sales organizations Partners with marketing managers, forecasting and finance in the planning process and provides a robust understanding of customers, competitors and consumers
Skills/Experience Requirements Basic Qualifications:
Candidate must have a minimum of 5 years working experience in the market research and analytics field in industries such as Healthcare, Consumer Packaged Goods, Medical Devices or Pharmaceuticals or similar industries. Experience with secondary data analytics is preferred. Experience with relational databases and programming is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:
Education Requirements Bachelors degree required. Masters degree preferred.
Significant Work Activities & Conditions Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)
Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)
Percent of Travel 20 - 50 %
Country USA
State/Province California
Site Location Alameda, CA
Employer of Choice
Through numerous local, national and international accolades, Abbott is regarded as an employer of choice for our commitment to workplace excellence. Our employees are given the tools to succeed, lead and grow, with challenging opportunities and work that makes a difference. Through our diverse healthcare businesses, we connect people and potential in ways that no other company can.

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 EEO Statement:

At Abbott, we believe that diversity drives innovation. Innovative thinkers who are passionate about the work they do, Abbott employees are representative of the diversity of the patients we strive to serve every single day across the globe.

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