Field Technical Engineer

Abbott Laboratories

Electrophysiology Field Technical Engineer

Location - Lisbon

Position main goals:

The incumbent is responsible for the sales and promotion of Division products related to

the management of arrhythmias and technical support to medical personnel belonging to
his/her own area of competence and education/training activities.

Servicing the current customer base, increasing sales within that base and establishing

new accounts.

Ensure that all Abbott standing Regulatory and Quality Procedures are followed.
Depth understanding of our product lines and support management in the formulation of

sales strategies and goals

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Achieve sales quota per plan.
Implement comprehensive plans to increase market penetration in his/her area.
Implement marketing strategies for product launches. Carry out market prospection.
Provide technical support during EP procedures using Abbott equipment.
Maintain business operations in accordance with corporate policies (pricing, quotes,

credit terms and expenses).

Maintain a plan of regular visits to customers, in order to identify their needs and

business opportunities.

Participate in local and international scientific congresses, giving all support to

customers.

Maintain good knowledge/awareness of competitive products.
Responsible to actively participate with Customer Service Department on getting the

orders from hospitals

Responsible for Public Tender Hospitals and provide timely Tenders Department with all

information required to submit offers of his/her area of responsibility.

Control and report consignments in Hospitals and own trunk stock to Customer Service

and Regional Sales Manager.

To report and keep his/her immediate Manager informed about his/her business progress

and assisting him/her to build the yearly operating plan.

Plan his/her weekly travel schedule, informing his/her manager.
Represent the company in professional manner with highest integrity, following Abbott

commercial practices policy and assuring all EMEA current Business Ethics, Regulatory
and Quality procedures are followed.

Responsible for doing and filling CRF & inventories of products into hospitals following

RA/QA procedures.
Responsibilities for all functions:

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being

performed by people assigned to. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and
responsibilities.

When tasks and responsibilities are assigned outside the scope of normal duties, the

employee must understand the level of decision making for which he/she is responsible
and, if in doubt, clarify with his/her supervisor.

EDUCATION & COMPETENCIES

University Degree; Paramedical; Biomedical and/or Electronic Engineer

Knowledge and skills (e.g. languages, PC, …)

High English level
Medical background (preferable)
Information System knowledge (Microsoft Office)

Natural abilities (team player, stress resistant, discretion, good communicator, etc.)

Professional image
Communication skills
Ethical character
Willing to travel extensively
Hard worker
High level of confidence and proactivity