Team Manager, Acute Care Contracting - Nutrition - Columbus, OH

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Team Manager, Acute Care Contracting About Abbott Working at Abbott Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives. At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to: Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree. A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

This position works out of our Columbus, OH locations in the Nutrition Division . Abbott is seeking an experienced, innovative, and strategically minded Team Manager, Acute Care Contracting to join our Columbus, Ohio office. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Acute Care Contracting, this individual serves as a trusted business partner to Sales and collaborates cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, Marketing, and other key stakeholders.

Manager is responsible for leading a team of contract analysts and driving contract strategy, pricing recommendations, customer negotiations, and operational excellence across a portfolio of institutional customers. This role combines people leadership, financial analysis, contract management, and strategic business partnership to optimize profitability while supporting customer growth objectives.   The ideal candidate is a strong leader who can balance analytical rigor and commercial acumen, influence stakeholders at all levels, and develop high-performing team members. WHAT YOU’LL DO   Key Responsibilities Contract Strategy, Negotiation & Management Lead negotiation and execution of customer contracts with hospitals, health systems, Integrated Delivery Networks (IDNs), and Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs). Evaluate pricing requests and contract terms within established authority levels while securing appropriate approvals for exceptions. Partner with Sales to develop creative and competitive contract solutions that align customer needs with Abbott's business objectives. Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, policies, legal requirements, and internal governance standards. Identify and implement best practices to improve contracting processes, operational efficiency, and risk mitigation.  Review, analyze, and respond to customer Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), and other commercial opportunities.   Leadership & Team Development Lead, coach, and develop a team of contract analysts, fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, continuous improvement, and customer focus. Establish clear performance expectations and provide regular feedback, mentoring, and professional development