Senior Project Manager at Abbott

Pleasanton, California, United States

Abbott Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Medical DevicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
  • Minimum 7 years of relevant work experience

Responsibilities

  • Lead the most complex cross-functional project teams to drive supplier quality initiatives, ensuring alignment with medical device regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, ISO 13485)
  • Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and deliverables with a focus on supplier performance and risk mitigation
  • Identify and resolve operational problems and minimize delays
  • Coordinate supplier visits, validations, and qualifications, ensuring documentation and processes meet internal and external regulatory requirements
  • Collaborate with engineering, quality, and procurement teams to define technical requirements and ensure suppliers meet product specifications and quality expectations
  • Prepare and present project status reports to stakeholders, highlighting risks, milestones, and quality-related outcomes
  • Manage external contractors and suppliers, ensuring integration into project workflows and adherence to quality standards
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across supplier quality processes, leveraging data and feedback to enhance operational efficiency
  • Ensure project documentation (e.g., design history files, CAPAs, change controls) is complete, accurate, and audit-ready
  • Facilitate cross-functional meetings, set priorities, allocate tasks, and guide project staff to meet key deliverables and regulatory milestones
  • Manage execution of projects in accordance with organization’s project management methodology
  • Develop, prioritize and submit project plans, budgets and methodologies across a range of key projects
  • Define project resources, performance reviews and post implementation evaluations
  • Take ownership of the successful implementation of a set of projects that collectively can comprise a program
  • Manage the work of project managers

Skills

Project Management
Supplier Management
Design Optimization
Process Controls
Component Qualification
Timeline Management
Budget Management

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.

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