Program Manager

Company: Abbott Laboratories
Location: Plymouth
Posted on: April 8, 2021

Job Description:

Research & Development United States - Minnesota - Plymouth 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 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. Program Manager (New Product Development) - Plymouth, MN Leading an active lifestyle is important to the many people we serve. In Abbott's Electrophysiology and Heart Failure (EPHF) division, we're advancing the treatment of heart and vascular disease through breakthrough medical technologies in electrophysiology and heart failure, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.-- As--Medical Device Program Manager, you will lead cross-functional product development teams. This position will manage one or more multi-year projects--developing new products for Abbott's cardiac ablation business, including cardiac mapping systems and--tools, software applications, and catheters. The role will lead all aspects of new product development from project creation to commercialization to meet agreed upon milestones and deliverables. The position will represent the program to the organization, report core team progress, communicate program recommendations, risks, and resolution of issues to senior leadership. Job Duties: Lead cross-functional core teams and development activities to meet program objectives including scope, budget, and schedule. Core responsibilities include: Project planning and contracting Budget planning Resource planning Regular executive status updates Project financial metrics such as budget, COGS, and capital Creating and maintaining schedules Communicate with all levels of the organization the objectives, risks, and needs for the program. Identify opportunities for improving overall business performance of the program. Develop plans with core members to eliminate and/or mitigate risk. If risks cannot be mitigated within the core team, determine appropriate means to communicate and elevate issues to appropriate individuals within the organization. Maintain positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors. Maintain a safe and professional work environment. Establish and maintain the program and product Design History File. Comply with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.-- EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING-- Required Qualifications-- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science discipline 7+ years of experience leading projects in a medical device, biomedical or high technology industry-- 9+ years of medical device experiences Fluency in MS office applications and MS--Project Preferred Qualifications-- MBA 3 years of experience directly managing technical staff Extensive medical device industry experience Program/Project Management certifications Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross division business unit model 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-- 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.-- Get tailored job recommendations based on your interests. We are seeking an experienced, high caliber R&D Engineer II to use multidisciplinary engineering knowledge and contribute to a team designing and developing innovative mechanical medical devices in support...

• JOB ID: 30975112
  • LOCATION United States - Minnesota - Plymouth
    • DIVISION EPHF Electrophysiology & Heart Failure
    • TRAVEL Yes, 10 % of the Time
      • MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE Not Applicable
        • SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday) Our business encompasses many different functions and capabilities, which allows you to explore careers in various fields.-- GROWTH PLANNING Growth Planning and Performance Excellence is an annual process through which you'll be able to have open career discussions with your manager to help you determine your own career path and future. TRAINING & NETWORKS We provide a wide range of classroom and e-learning courses to help you develop new skills and enhance your career.-- WE'RE RECOGNIZED AROUND THE WORLD DOW JONES SUSTAINABILITY INDEX BEST CORPORATE CITIZENS FORTUNE CHANGE ---------------------THE WORLD FORTUNE'S MOST ADMIRED COMPANIES JOIN OUR TALENT COMMUNITY We will notify you about relevant positions, and keep you in mind whenever we have interesting opportunities.-- Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce including Minorities, Women, Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Unless otherwise specified, all product and service names appearing in this Internet site are trademarks owned by or licensed to Abbott, its subsidiaries or affiliates. No use of any Abbott trademark, trade name, or trade dress in this site may be made without the prior written authorization of Abbott, except to identify the product or services of the company.

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