R&D 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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

R&D Program Manager

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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. Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.

An excellent retirement savings plan with a 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Plymouth, MN location for our Electrophysiology Medical Device business.  In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.

The R&D Program Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and closing catheter or implantable device projects on time, within budget, and within scope. This role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, managing resources, mitigating risks, and ensuring stakeholders are informed and aligned throughout the project lifecycle.

What You’ll Work On

Key Responsibilities

Drive product development execution with a cross-functional team to achieve project contract deliverables (product, features, COGS, timeline, capacity, etc.)

Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables from concept through commercialization in collaboration with stakeholders

Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets with input from the cross-functional team

Monitor progress, track milestones, and adjust plans as needed

Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks, issues, and dependencies while ensuring timely escalation and resolution.

Manage project resources effectively, including personnel and budget

Balance development speed with feature scope while meeting Abbott’s high quality expectations

Communicate project status, updates, and risks to stakeholders and leadership

Ensure alignment with organizational goals, quality standards, and best practices

Facilitate meetings, maintain documentation, and ensure project governance

Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned and process optimization

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering or a related field

10+ years of leadership experience in a medical device, biomedical or high technology industry

Minimum 4+ years of project management experience

Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Experience with budgeting and financial tracking

Experience with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint)

Familiarity with project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid)

Preferred Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP), and/or advanced degree(s) in Engineering, Sciences, Business Administration or related discipline

Experience in Medical Device industry, with project management experience

Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills

Key Competencies

Leadership and team collaboration

Strategic thinking and decision-making

Time management and prioritization

Risk management

Communication

Attention to detail

Adaptability and resilience

Self-Starter

Success Metrics

On-time and on-budget project delivery

Stakeholder satisfaction

Quality of deliverables

Effective risk mitigation

Team performance and engagement

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

·         Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled

·         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

Apply Now

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 base pay for this position is $113,300.00 – $226,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.