R&D Technical Program Manager

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. At Abbott, we believe people with diabetes should have the freedom to enjoy active lives. That’s why we’re focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health more effectively and comfortably, with life-changing products that provide accurate data to drive better-informed decisions. We’re revolutionizing the way people monitor their glucose levels with our new sensing technology. Our location in Alameda, CA currently has an opportunity for a R&D Technical Program Manager. With a high level of independence, you will define, coordinate, integrate, and drive ADC worldwide R&D, Operations, Regulatory, and Commercial activities associated with multiple product development programs or a major program. Manage other programs or other aspects of a major program through subordinates. Provide technical (engineering or scientific) input on programs and drive major program selection. Report product development status and progress to ADC Management. Participate in and coordinate ADC strategic product direction for multiple product lines as part of Program Management group. Serve as product line champion during the PMP, development, launch, and post launch phases. WHAT YOU’LL DO Strategic Integrate customer need, technical capability, and business drivers to propose and drive product strategy for multiple programs or a major program in a business area. Communicate product development program status to development teams and ADC management. Balance product cost, performance, and time to market issues in order to meet ADC goals. Provide the forum to facilitate communications, problem solving, and goal alignment between operational and commercial organizations prior to and through product launch. Work with functional leadership to determine and ensure appropriate resource availability and assignments. Tactical Generate, manage, and direct ADC product development launch plans for multiple programs within a market segment. Provide leadership to program teams and to subordinate program managers. Prioritize activities among several programs to balance resource availability, program status and schedule, and business need. Work with functional leadership to anticipate and solve problems, and work to breakdown barriers in program management. Manage regular review meetings, at various levels, with project teams representing R&D, Operations, QA/RA, Marketing, and Commercial areas. Hold management reviews with Senior ADC management to communicate program development and schedule status. Manage product rollout from engineering prototype, through beta, pilot, and limited launch, to unlimited launch. Manage product market specific configurations through launch. Present appropriate product development metrics to communicate status of product development. Manage and coordinate product launch plans including development, marketing, sales, regulatory, and operations. Follow an increasingly complex and evolving Design Control system throughout for product development activities. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING Minimum of a Bachelors degree required. Masters degree preferred. Strong, proven background of managing complex projects. Experience in medical device environment is preferred. Experience managing project budget and cross functional teams. 7 years of relevant experience with a BS/BA degree or 5 years of experience with a MS/MBA/MA degree are desired. Several years of product development experience with medical diagnostic (retail or hospital) products are desired. Knowledge of regulations and standards affecting IVDs and Medical Devices (e.g. QSR regulations, ISO13485). Preferred Experience working with software development teams and proficient working in an agile teams structure. Experience managing project budget and cross functional teams. Experience designing products per a disciplined development process for quality-sensitive applications, preferably in a FDA regulation environment. Knowledge of Program Management tools such as project scheduling, work breakdown structures, time and cost reporting. WHAT WE OFFER At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer: A fast-paced work environment 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: www.abbottbenefits.com 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. Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter AbbottNews and AbbottGlobal.