Abbott
Healthcare
ProgramManager,R&D
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“Program Manager, R&D at Abbott. Skills: Program Management, New Product Development, Cross-functional leadership. Lead New Product Development programs. Improve PMO processes and tooling”
Industry & Context.
10% travel, International travel, In-person attendance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in technical field, 8+ years medical device development, Prior experience leading business process improvement, Prior experience leading new product development, Ability to work in highly matrixed environment, Ability to work in fast-paced environment, Ability to leverage others for initiatives, Verbal and written communications, Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines, Organizational and leadership skills, Attention to detail, Ability to travel up to 10%, Ability to maintain in-person attendance
Nice to Have
Master's degree in technical or business field, PMP certification, Prior people management experience
What You'll Do.
Lead New Product Development programs
Improve PMO processes and tooling
Deploy solutions for program execution
Deploy solutions for effective reporting
Formulate research and development programs
Implement research and development programs
Provide leadership to design teams
Provide resources to development teams
Interface with internal and external resources
Guide development of test plan protocols
Guide development of standard operating procedures
Guide development of specifications
Guide development of test procedures
Develop departmental budget
Maintain departmental budget
Contribute to business unit strategy
Contribute to divisional strategy
Participate in review boards
Review project documentation
Review quality system documentation
Provide functional approval for projects
Provide functional approval for quality systems
Develop organizational plans
Manage organizational plans
Develop organizational resources
Manage organizational resources
Support company initiatives
Comply with FDA regulations
Comply with other regulatory requirements
Comply with Company policies
Maintain positive communications
Maintain cooperative communications
Perform other related duties
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional team leadership; Work within a team; Collaborative communication
Communication Scope
Verbal communication; Written communication
Process & Methodology
Program management, New Product Development
Full Job Description
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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. ## **JOB DESCRIPTION:** **Working at Abbott** 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](https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program, and [FreeU](https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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. **The Opportunity** This position works out of our Plymouth/Woodridge, MN location in the SH division. Structural Heart Business Mission: Why We Exist. Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life by designing and providing device and management solutions for treating structural heart disease. As the Program Manager, R&D, you'll be responsible for cross-functional team leadership by leading New Product Deve
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