Business Development Manager – Neuromodulation

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• You will take charge of creating and executing strategic business and market development initiatives aimed at sustainably enhancing therapy adoption across all neuromodulation product lines (CPT, DBS, DRG, RFA).

• Formulate and implement national market and partner development strategies in Germany and Austria within a highly regulated Class-III environment.

• Identify, assess, and capitalize on new strategic growth opportunities in forward-looking markets.

• Establish and nurture sustainable, long-term relationships with key customers, clinical decision-makers, and senior-level external stakeholders.

• Enhance clinical care pathways by integrating clinical, economic, and commercial viewpoints.

• Oversee and prioritize strategic marketing investments to optimize therapy adoption and market influence.

• Develop business cases, market and competitive analyses, and generate actionable strategic recommendations.

• Collaborate effectively across functions with Sales, Marketing, Market Access, Clinical, and external partners – without having disciplinary line management responsibilities.

• Conduct continuous performance monitoring, reporting, and derive measures to meet targets.

• Represent the company at national and international congresses while actively contributing to the national go-to-market strategy.

⛳️ Requirements

• A completed university degree (Bachelor's required, Master's preferred), ideally in a natural science or business-related discipline.

• A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in business development, preferably within the medical technology sector (active implants).

• Robust experience in business development, market development, sales excellence, or similar strategic roles.

• Demonstrated capability to independently develop and execute complex strategic initiatives in regulated markets.

• Strong analytical and conceptual abilities, coupled with strategic and entrepreneurial thinking.

• High level of seniority and influence to lead cross-functional initiatives and sway stakeholders without disciplinary authority.

• Exceptional personal responsibility, decisiveness, and resilience in complex market scenarios.

• Willingness to travel frequently (> 60%), with flexibility and readiness for intensive field activity in Germany and Austria.

• Proficient in both written and spoken German and English.

• A valid Class B driving license in Germany.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for career development within an international company where you can shape the career you desire.

• A competitive benefits package (e.g., competitive Abbott Pension Plan, company bike program, employee share purchase program).

• A challenging role in a rapidly growing, crisis-resilient industry.

• Be part of a dynamic, highly skilled, and motivated team.

• Experience flat hierarchies, an open and appreciative culture, and efficient, constructive communication channels.

• Work in a multinational environment that fosters talent development within the company.

• Join a company recognized as one of the Best Big Companies To Work For and as a top employer for diversity, working mothers, female leaders, and scientists.