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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 113,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job Description

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

SUMMARY

Responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership for Abbott Molecular product manufacturing, engineering, facilities, and safety activities in order to meet worldwide production volumes, quality standards, and cost objectives. Develops manufacturing strategic plans and implements them to achieve division sales volumes and to launch new products according to Division goals. Works cross-functionally with division leadership to ensure high customer service level for on market products and successful commercialization of new products from R&D. Develops and administers operational and capital budgets for all Abbott Molecular manufacturing operations. Selects and develops management personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the manufacturing operations, facilities management and maintenance, Engineering teams, and EHS. Identifies and executes continuous improvement opportunities on a regular basis.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for providing strategic and operational direction to the organizations involved in the management and oversight for manufacturing related operations and planning at the site including facilities, engineering and environmental health and safety.
• Develops, establishes, and maintains operational strategies, objectives, responsibilities and action plans necessary to reliably produce high quality molecular based diagnostic tests.
• Works in conjunction with R&D, Regulatory, Quality, and Commercial to insure aligned product strategies.
• Responsible for ensuring manufactured products meet design requirements, and are made in accordance with FDA, ISO and all other applicable regulatory requirements, and Division and Corporate operating procedures, and policies.
• Develops key performance indices, sets goals and drives to achieve necessary performance.
• Develops strategies and plans for continuous improvement in quality, cost, and product performance.
• Manages financial costs and achieves cost savings through process improvements or other means of improving productivity
• Ensures key positions are staffed with an appropriate level of skill redundancy in the organization.
• Supports recruiting, training, and personnel development, including mentoring and coaching junior staff.
• Sets employee expectations and provides the leadership and support necessary to promote excellence in the areas of manufacturing, process development, technical support and process and equipment engineering.
• Serves directly and indirectly on multiple project teams in a leadership capacity in order to support new product development efforts and to ensure activities are transferred to operations smoothly and in a manner that assures a timely market introduction.
• Advises and assists the senior Division management in general areas relating to manufacturing.
• Understands and is aware of the quality consequences which may occur from the improper performance of responsibilities and duties. Has awareness of product defects and impacts.
• Perform other duties & projects as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• BS/BA degree in the Life or Physical Sciences or Engineering preferred.
• 12-15 years progressive leadership experience in the healthcare-manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing environment, manufacturing controls and effectiveness.
• Previous experience of working in a high-volume, fast paced manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of key financial and operational drivers.
• Demonstrate proficiency in problem solving and cost reduction.
• Lead large functional teams to deliver against their goals.
• Excellent written and verbal interpersonal skills to influence many diverse internal and external customer groups.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in a medical device or in vitro diagnostic business.
• Experience leading large organizations.
• Ability to work at site and global level. Must understand the complexity of the business and be able to navigate and communicate effectively within a matrix structure.
• Experience leading continuous improvement in financial performance and product quality.
• Direct hands-on interactions with FDA and other regulatory agencies.

COMPETENCIES:

• Develops a long-term plan on how to optimize his/her organization and the talent required to execute strategies
• Mentors and develops top talent that is proactively shared across the enterprise
• Establishes function or organization goals linked to enterprise-wide priorities
• Communicates a clear roadmap and strategies for his/her organization or function
• Addresses silos and turf issues by finding common ground among diverse viewpoints
• Encourages and integrates the best ideas from many varied voices
• Incorporates customer feedback and insights to shape organization priorities
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The salary for this role is between:
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JOB FAMILY:
Manufacturing

DIVISION:
AMD Molecular

LOCATION:
United States > Des Plaines : DP01

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:
Standard

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf