Project Manager - MDx

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people's health. We're always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You'll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of .
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor's degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

The Molecular PMO team is looking for a Project Manager-

This position works out of our Des Plaines, IL Headquarters of Abbott Molecular, We are a division of Abbott Laboratories, a global, diversified healthcare innovator with a legacy of pioneering work in medical diagnostics

Position Summary:

Provides project leadership and strategy for the Project Management (PM) function.

Planning and execution of projects in support of Research and Development (R&D) and business objectives or work in a highly cross-functional internal environment.

Support product development design, implementation, and drive overall project plans.

Responsible for planning, communicating, coordinating, prioritizing and measuring the overall activities, effectiveness, and productivity of the product development and/or PM function. Assist management with resource planning, utilization, and justification of business resources.

Manage highly complex projects, or a combination of projects, or a project portfolio, or manage the work of clinical project managers (CPM's) and Clinical Research Associates (CRA's).

Responsibilities:

• Lead the most complex or critical projects. Provides project management support and responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the project management system.
• Drive cross-functional team activities on the division's most challenging projects from project initiation through close-out.
• Create and manage numerous project plans and monitor progress and performance against the project plan.
• Analyze complex problems and apply critical thought to identify potential solutions and minimize delays
• Provides leadership for projects and/or assists project managers identify resource requirements, cost and time schedules. Accountable for the successful completion of project tasks on time and within budget.
• Develop an implementation plan, conduct risk assessments, and develop and implement contingency plans to allow for and accommodate unforeseen events and changes in strategy.
• Interface with other disciplines, customers, internal clients, project staff and internal and external experts as required.
• Works seamlessly within with each level of the business to ensure the customer's needs and expectations are properly met.
• Prepare and present written and oral reports and other presentations to internal audiences. Interact with senior level management to reach agreement regarding significant program strategies.
• Responsible for supporting and meeting departmental budget goals, including participation in financial planning cycles, such as one year and long rang plan.
• May perform other duties as assigned such as assist in the management of clinical study contracts, and SOW's or assist in the management of reagent demand forecasting, and shipments to clinical collection and testing sites.

Education / Skills / Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in business, engineering, science, or a discipline closely related to the area served.
• 5 years related work experience.
• Must have the ability to problem solve, initiate and manage projects.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to successfully manage by influence across functional boundaries.
• Proficient in project management skills such as project planning and execution.

Preferred:

• Master's Degree (MBA or MS) desirable but not essential.
• Project Management certification
• Working knowledge of new product development methodologies; ability to be creative in achieving objectives while assuring compliance to internal and external requirements
• Understanding of medical device design controls
• Worked within a Stage-Gate project management methodology.
• Experience with Smartsheet and Power BI

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* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The salary for this role is between:

N/A

JOB FAMILY:

Project Management

DIVISION:

RMDx Rapid and Molecular Diagnostics

LOCATION:

United States > Des Plaines : 1350 East Touhy Avenue

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

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)

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