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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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

The Opportunity

This position is an onsite opportunity in the Abbott Diabetes Care Division. We are helping people with Diabetes lead healthier, happier lives. As a global leader in diabetes care, Abbott is constantly working to deliver the highest quality products and unwavering support to our customers. Consistent and accurate glucose monitoring is the foundation of any diabetes management plan, so we’re committed to continuous improvement in the way patients and professionals measure, track, and analyze glucose levels.

Abbott Diabetes Care (ADC) is looking for Associate Director of Project Leadership , based in Alameda, CA. The position holder responsible to driving cross-functional Digital Product Programs , and capabilities from initial concept to market launch that drive the Consumer strategic objectives.

You will set Digital Product strategy, evaluate ideas, prioritize features, define releases with R&D, manage product roadmap, timelines, budget, coordinate and drive ADC worldwide R&D, Operations, Regulatory, Quality and Commercial activities associated with these projects.

Primary function:

• Develops strategy, prioritization, and plans for improving consumer experiences in hardware, mobile / web products and services

• Formulates, harmonizes and consolidates project scopes, plans, strategies, and budgets for one or more projects, working closely with functional Project Managers and Subject Matter Experts from R&D, Commercial, Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, Manufacturing, and other functions

• Confirms the ongoing strategic rationale and value proposition for projects

• Leads project planning, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting of projects

• Ensures Division-wide thinking and problem-solving are incorporated into project execution

• Drives for resolution in cross-functional problem solving, communication, and integration

• Liaises with other Project Owners, functional managers, and management to prioritize activities across programs to balance resource availability, program deliverables, schedule, and business needs

• Liaises with other Project Owners, functional managers, and management to monitor business processes

• Executes programs to completion and assures successful market entry, or makes a timely recommendation to Management to terminate a program if required by technical, commercial or other developments that may result in project failure if not resolved through creative problem solving

• Has the flexibility to quickly adapt and produce in a rapidly changing environment, meeting aggressive product launch schedules

• Ensures that the cross-functional members work as a “team” focused on business unit goals identified and managing program and solution interdependencies

• Conducts review meetings with Country Affiliates

• Supports product rollout and geographic expansion

• Champions PMO best practices to drive better project planning, execution, project prioritization and change management within Commercial Programs

• Establishes and monitors KPIs to assess delivery performance

• Identifies areas for process improvement, and defines and implements solutions, liaising with other stakeholders such as Project Owners, functional managers and senior management as appropriate

Accountability:

• Responsible for strategic scoping, value definition, and successful and timely implementation of product commercialization projects

• Accountable for liaising with senior management in driving alignment on key decisions, and reporting to senior management on project status

• Accountable for driving scope, budget, and quality tradeoffs, not only for a given project, but across portfolio in conjunction with other stakeholders to optimize portfolio value creation

• Limited, direct fiscal responsibility for departmental expenses and indirect responsibility, along with departmental budget holders, for ensuring that functional budgets are consistent with project scope and plans

• Responsible for direct reports, but mostly responsible for leading a matrixed team with to ensure that the team is appropriately resourced and that team members are defining plans and adhering to commitments

Experience You'll Bring

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in a discipline appropriate to the project or an equivalent combination of education and work experience

• Minimum 10 years of related work experience

• Has successfully led several high complexity projects from beginning to end

• Demonstrated technical skills and management judgment appropriate to the project

• Demonstrated expertise in PM tools and processes

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline with 10 years of relevant experience as R&D leader, project manager and/or alliance manager, ideally in medical devices.

• Experience with hardware and software development of complex systems

• Experience with product launches and market access

• Strong technical experience in cross-functional program management and team leadership.

• Additional cross-functional experience in the areas of Manufacturing, Operations, Commercial, Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, are desirable.

• Ability to collect information from multiple sources, synthesize, integrate, and resolve conflicting requirements and cross-functional issues

• Ability to understand the fundamental solution being developed/deployed - its business value, roadmap, how it fits with the overall strategy or risks

• Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work and negotiate with a wide variety of stakeholders at all levels of the organization and across companies to align plans and resolve conflict

• Process-oriented thinking, focused on continuous improvement and lessons learned – demonstrated ability to define and implement complex and interdependent business processes

• Strong leadership, influencing, and negotiation skills

• General knowledge of regulations and standards related to medical devices (eg. FDA, ISO, QSR design controls)

• Experience with Web applications or App Development Projects/Programs

• Digital Experience in Consumer Tech, Medical Device or Healthcare

• Experience in Medical Health Records and sensitive data processing

• Experience in Project Management tools such as MS Project, Product Board or JIRA

• Ability to travel up to 20%

What we offer

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• Training and career development , with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance

• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans

• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs

• Paid time off

• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match

• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $144,100.00 – $288,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com