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Brian A.

Brian Anderson

Advance Your Career in MedTech | Ex-Abbott Group Marketing Mgr | 30 Yrs Exp

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Studied at Franciscan University of Steubenville

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Hiring Manager at Abbott

Available tomorrow

Starting at 6:00 PM UTC

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Brian's Offerings

Custom hourly · $150/hr

Get help with Behavioral Interview Prep, Biotech Strategy, and .

Brian also coaches for Career Coaching, Product Marketing, and Product Management. View all.

Brian’s Biotech & Medical Device Qualifications

Coaches professionally

Experience level: Executive

I’m Brian Anderson, a former Group Marketing Manager at Abbott and owner and principal consultant of Brian Anderson Strategy LLC! My passion is helping people grow and succeed through personalized career coaching and consulting services. I have deep industry expertise in medical devices and digital health technology and I specialize in helping individuals in MedTech to advance in their professional development as well as mentoring those desiring to move into healthcare business from other industries. With over 30 years of experience in global marketing and business leadership roles in world class companies including Abbott, 3M, and Align Technology, I have a successful track record of managing teams and coaching and developing talent in MedTech. The healthcare market landscape has changed dramatically -- with the emergence of digital health and AI, novel therapies, personalized medicine, and value-based care. I will bring my deep industry knowledge and leadership experience in marketing and product management to help others achieve their career goals in the dynamic and rewarding health technology sector.

Brian can help with:

Behavioral Interview Prep

Biotech Strategy

Clinical Trials

Cover Letters

LinkedIn Review

Market Access Strategy

Medical Device Development

Medical Device Manufacturing

Medical Device Sales

Networking Strategy

Patent Strategy

Quality Assurance

Regulatory Compliance

Research and Development

Resume Review

Risk Management

Salary Negotiation

Skill Building

Technical Interview Prep

Brian also coaches for Career Coaching, Product Marketing, and Product Management. View all.

About Brian

I’m Brian Anderson, a former Group Marketing Manager at Abbott and owner of Brian Anderson Strategy LLC! My passion is helping people grow and succeed through personalized career coaching. I offer coaching for people at all stages in their career journey from recent collage graduates entering the workforce, to experienced professionals seeking to advance their careers. I also offer specialized coaching packages for those in product marketing, product management, and medical device and biotech careers. With over 25 years of experience in global product marketing and management roles in top companies including Abbott, 3M, and Align Technology, I have a successful track record of managing teams, and coaching and developing talent. I bring deep expertise in marketing and product management to help clients land a new job, obtain a promotion, or excel in their current role! Success in the workplace is also about mastering the "soft" skills...think EQ as well as IQ! I offer a holistic approach to coach clients to work more effectively on teams, establish healthy working relationships with colleagues, managers and cross-functional partners, and develop skills such as active listening, clear communication, executive presence, empathy and dependability. I am excited to help you achieve your goals! Monthly Mentorship With Brian Anderson: Get consistent guidance, accountability, and expert support as you grow your career in MedTech, medical device, product marketing, or product management roles. Monthly mentorship is the most effective way to build momentum, stay focused, and make meaningful progress toward your goals — without the pressure of long‑term commitments. This is a month‑to‑month plan you can continue as long as it’s valuable. I offer Standard and Premium Monthly Mentorship packages which can be tailored to your specific needs and objectives.

Why do I coach?

I have benefited from the wise counsel and coaching support of managers and industry thought leaders throughout my own career. Early on, I successfully made the transition from sales operations roles to medical device marketing due to the support of savvy executive mentors. I now share my years of knowledge and wisdom through real world experience in leading global healthcare companies. Growing your career and achieving your professional goals requires a game plan…a strategy and a road map to get to that next step on your professional journey! I am passionate about helping others succeed in their careers. Whether that means finding and landing that next job, advancing in your current organization, or simply building a plan for career success, I am here for you!

Work Experience

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Group Marketing Manager, Connectivity & Digital Health Solutions

Abbott

May 2021 - March 2026

Hiring Manager

• Led marketing team overseeing digital health portfolio for >$2.6B CRM division • Developed product roadmaps and strategic plans for remote monitoring platforms • Directed global launch strategy for next generation Merlin.net cloud platform • Collaborated on design of Assert IQ™ insertable cardiac monitor software solutions • Contributed to development of remote monitoring solution for Aveir™ leadless pacemaker • Led commercialization of Merlin 2 PCS programmer remote support solution for MRI clinics • Partnered with third party data aggregators to improve data integration for remote monitoring • Participated in medical advisory boards to inform product development and commercialization

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Sr. Product Marketing Manager, Connectivity & Digital Health Solutions

Abbott

December 2019 - May 2021

Interviewer

• Led global marketing for Merlin remote monitoring software applications across CRM device portfolio • Defined strategy for next-gen Merlin.net cloud-based remote monitoring platform • Managed lifecycle and connectivity for >800,000 patients with implanted devices • Delivered cost-saving initiatives for remote monitoring hardware (bedside monitors and accessories) • Conducted market research to identify unmet user needs guide drive digital health product strategy

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Sr. Product Marketing Manager, Heart Failure

Abbott

March 2017 - December 2019

Interviewer

• Directed launch of myCardioMEMS™ mobile app and Merlin Heart Failure Portal • Collaborated with R&D to enhance remote monitoring software usability • Led digital product strategy for CardioMEMS™ HF device platform to foster alignment across teams • Partnered with Sales leadership to implement SPIFF program to drive myCardioMEMS App adoption • Contributed to >30% YoY revenue growth for pulmonary artery pressure sensor category

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Sr. Product Manager

Align Technology

September 2015 - December 2016

• Led upstream marketing for Invisalign™ software, driving 34% YoY revenue growth • Conducted customer insights research to inform UI/UX redesign • Successfully launched ClinCheck Pro 5.0 and Outcome Simulator 4.0 globally

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Global Brand Manager, Digital & Customer Orthodontic Products

3M

April 2011 - September 2015

Hiring Manager

• Managed marketing team and P&L for Incognito™ lingual and digital orthodontic products • Led launch of 3M True Definition Scanner and Unitek™ treatment planning software • Co-led Front End Innovation (FEI) to define customer personas and business models for new product category

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Global Marketing Manager, Perioperative Products

3M

July 2010 - April 2011

Hiring Manager

• Directed $500M global business strategy and marketing plans • Led M&A due diligence for $810M Arizant patient warming acquisition • Organized Infection Prevention Summit with 90+ healthcare leaders

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Global Marketing Manager, Medical Diagnostics

3M

November 2005 - June 2010

Hiring Manager

• Managed global marketing and new product commercialization • Developed and executed marketing plans for diagnostic products • Led positioning and branding strategy for 3M diagnostics portfolio • Recruited KOL physicians for medical advisory board meetings • Served on joint development teams with external development partners • Executed global qualitative and quantitative market research studies

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Marketing Product Manager

Quidel

May 2003 - October 2005

• Managed global marketing for >$50MM infectious disease rapid diagnostics portfolio • Achieved 32% revenue growth and 14% market share gain in influenza testing • Influenced CDC/WHO policy through government relations and KOL studies

Education

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Franciscan University of Steubenville

Bachelor of Science - BS, Business Administration, Marketing

Activities and societies: Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity, Students in Free Enterprise

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