ABOUT ABBOTT

Our Neuromodulation business is an area of expertise for Abbott. This business includes implantable devices compatible with mobile technology to help people who suffer from chronic pain and movement disorders. Our Solutions include Proclaim (TM) XR SCS System, the #1 Spinal cord stimulator on the market, Proclaim (TM) DRG Neurostimulator, the only FDA approved DRG therapy and a market leader in radiofrequency ablation therapy, Abbott RFA.  These non-opioid therapies allow us to provide interventional pain therapy to patients throughout the pain continuum. Our deep brain stimulation technology for progressive diseases help people manage their Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor symptoms, steering away from side effects.

Our location in PLANO, TX currently has an opportunity for PROGRAM MANAGER.   The Program Manager works with a high level of independence, to coordinate company-wide activity in support a major new product launch or launches and/or upgrades to existing products.  Document and maintain archives for all product-related development activities such as plans, schedules, meeting minutes, management reviews, and departmental reviews.  Prepare product development status reports and present to Senior Management.  Serve as a product line champion during the development, launch, and post launch phases.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Strategic Develop product requirements and programs to meet strategic needs of the business.

• Communicate product development program status to development teams and Division management.

• Balance product cost, performance, and time to market issues in order to meet Division goals.

• Coordinate activities between operational and commercial organizations from project initiation through launch.

• Hold regular project review meetings to coordinate and document the activities of all departments contributing to a product launch, including QARA, Marketing, Operations, R&D, Commercial, and Finance.

• Generate and control various documentation as appropriate, such as product specification, Design and Development plans, product configuration, resource assignments, Bill of Materials, etc.

• Develop product costing estimates working with R&D, Operations, and Finance.

• Provide input to the PMP process.

• Manage development costs on a program.

• This position is responsible for team integration on a program, for project team performance, and for evaluation and reporting project status to senior management.

• Regulatory Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system.

REQUIRED

• Bachelors Degree in business, engineering, technical discipline or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• 4+ years experience leading projects in a medical device, biomedical or high technology industry.
• Experience working in an environment with a disciplined development process for very quality-sensitive applications.
• Experience in working on a development team with an emphasis on minimizing time to market.
• Experience working in with cross functional teams.
• Demonstrated experience in Program Management tools such as project scheduling, work breakdown structures, time and cost reporting.   
• Experience collecting information from multiple sources, sort through, integrate, and resolve often conflicting requirements, and drive an organization through the various issues to result in a successful product launch.

PREFERRED

• MBA
• Experience in writing product requirements and design specifications.
• Experience in design for manufacture for high quality medical products.
• Experience in designing medical devices in an FDA regulated environment is desirable.

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 where your safety is our priority (Include for Manufacturing roles only)
• 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