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Abbott Manager, Product Development in Minnetonka, Minnesota
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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats.
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 (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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
Our Minnetonka , MN location currently has an opportunity for a Manager, Product Development.
Responsible for effective management of a team to achieve business objectives within a function, program, or therapeutic area. Plan and implement product development projects, and provide technical leadership and supervision to others. Ensure program objectives are determined and met, logistics are effectively coordinated and budgets are adhered to. Act as cross-functional liaison to ensure designs and products are meeting customer needs and regulatory requirements. Has financial responsibilities of people, capital resources, and is accountable for large and/or several small to medium scope division program responsibilities.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Manage development work for multiple projects.
Provide technical guidance concerning use conditions, designs, risks, processing techniques, and materials for project planning.
Oversee and may analyze to develop design specifications and performance requirements.
Guide direct reports to select and use techniques to solve problems and make sound design recommendations.
Coordinate and manage resources to meet detailed project timelines and milestones.
Provide input to project proposals and budgeting.
Work with outside consultants, vendors, and the medical community.
Ensure that the quality system requirements are being met.
Hire and retain a diverse, highly qualified staff and provide ongoing performance feedback. Set goals that align with department plans and manage the execution of goals through coaching and mentoring. Maintains a safe and professional work environment
Comply with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors
Provide leadership and mentoring to other engineers, and technicians, and is a hands-on participant as necessary in the areas below:
Run empirical and experimental analysis
Conceptualize new devices using material knowledge and innovative mechanical design
Conceive and build prototypes
Ensure requirements of TDP and/or PDP are followed as necessary
Support animal and bench testing and clinical evaluations
Support design reviews and physician visits
Define product specifications, including justification and supportive testing
Create product drawings and/or models
Develop test methods
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering
Minimum 8 years in R&D engineering or related field
Experience designing and/or developing processes to manufacture medical devices required, preferably interventional cardiology devices
Experience with a variety of manufacturing processes and designing for manufacturability
Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model
Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment. Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced, changing environment
Strong leadership skills, verbal and written communication with the ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization
Strong organizational, planning, and follow-up skills and ability to hold others accountable. Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in a timely manner.
Ability to travel approximately 10%, including internationally
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum 3 years managing a functional team, setting goals, managing projects, hiring employees, and providing positive and constructive feedback to build positive relationships and improve business results
Masters Degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering.
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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 (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)
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 $95,000.00 – $190,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com
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