Director, Global Process Owner at Abbott

Waukegan, Illinois, United States

Abbott Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • 10+ years of hands-on operations experience

Responsibilities

  • Provide oversight as the approval authority to any proposed process changes for any ERP and any other enabling technologies across Divisions and geographies for global Abbott
  • Act as the global process and data standards sponsor for the process area, provide leadership for end to end process area operations across Abbott
  • Contribute to long range business planning by providing needed insights into process area growth projections and/or improvement strategies
  • Set the strategic direction for global process design
  • Work directly with the ERP program teams as the business owner of the end to end process to provide overall business strategy and prioritization of initiatives
  • Lead the process harmonization and associated business systems solutioning required to support the end to end process strategies and gain buy-in from key stakeholders
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships. Act as a liaison with Abbott Division and Corporate business partners, and other customers
  • Initiate work requests and service delivery changes within the process area
  • Monitor continuous improvement related to the process area/service provider(s) and create opportunities to bring service innovation to Abbott across the end to end process
  • Ensure adequate and timely root cause analysis to understand problem drivers and implementation of necessary corrections and/or changes
  • Work closely with Supply Chain Management Executives for leadership responsibilities related to business strategy, business case development, and business design decision making
  • Work with/be supported by functional process SME’s for legacy process systems in the divisions/countries

Skills

ERP
Supply Chain Management
Process Optimization
Process Standardization
Business Process Improvement
Data Standards
Strategic Planning
ERP Implementation

Abbott

Healthcare solutions in diagnostics and devices

About Abbott

Abbott Laboratories focuses on improving health through various medical technologies and health solutions. The company operates in areas such as cardiovascular health, diabetes management, diagnostic testing, nutrition, and neuromodulation for chronic pain and movement disorders. Abbott's products include advanced medical devices and diagnostic tests that help healthcare professionals and patients manage health conditions effectively. For example, their cardiovascular technologies assist in heart health management, while diabetes care products enable accurate glucose monitoring without painful fingersticks. Unlike many competitors, Abbott emphasizes accessibility and affordability in its offerings, aiming to make life-changing technologies available to a broader audience. The company's goal is to positively impact global health and well-being, supported by a commitment to sustainability and a 2030 Sustainability Plan.

Lake Bluff, IllinoisHeadquarters
1888Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Departure of key leader Dr. Adamson may affect Abbott's Heart Failure division.
Integration challenges with Medtronic could impact glucose monitor-insulin pump rollout.
Thermo Fisher's microfluidics expansion may increase competition for Abbott.

Differentiation

Abbott integrates continuous glucose monitoring with automated insulin delivery systems.
Abbott's microfluidic devices streamline diagnostic processes efficiently.
Abbott's neuromodulation products target specific nervous system areas for chronic pain relief.

Upsides

Microfluidic technology offers cost-effective solutions in diagnostics.
Strategic partnerships like Abbott-Medtronic enhance product offerings and market reach.
Significant investments indicate strong market confidence in Abbott's healthcare solutions.

Land your dream remote job 3x faster with AI