Senior 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.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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

We have an opportunity for the role of Senior Program Manager – R&D within our Diagnostics division, based in Princeton, NJ. This is an onsite role.

The key to successful treatment and full recovery is often fast, accurate diagnosis. Abbott’s Diagnostic businesses create solutions that help people get the answers they need quickly and accurately. Our diagnostic products offer a broad range of innovative instrument systems and tests for hospitals, reference laboratories, blood banks, physician offices, and clinics.

As the Senior Program Manager – R&D, you’ll have the chance to lead strategic product development programs across the Point of Care portfolio from concept through commercialization. You will drive cross-functional execution, portfolio alignment, and key business decisions that support innovation and commercialization success.

What You'll Work On

• Lead complex product development programs through all phases of the Point of Care business process, from concept through commercialization.
• Develop and execute integrated program strategies aligned to customer needs, product requirements, regulatory expectations, and business objectives.
• Deliver program outcomes by managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and business goals.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks, dependencies, and execution challenges across functional teams.
• Support portfolio planning, program prioritization, and resource allocation decisions across multiple initiatives.
• Provide strategic recommendations on program investments, trade-offs, portfolio risks, and resource utilization.
• Lead and influence global cross-functional teams spanning R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Clinical, Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Commercial functions.
• Facilitate executive governance reviews, milestone reviews, and decision-making forums to maintain program momentum.
• Drive disciplined execution of the Point of Care business process, including planning, requirements definition, development strategy, and risk management.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance predictability, efficiency, and organizational effectiveness.
• Mentor project managers and emerging program leaders while advancing program management best practices.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders across the organization and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10+ years of experience leading complex cross-functional programs within medical devices, diagnostics, healthcare, life sciences, or other regulated industries.
• Demonstrated success leading product development programs from concept through commercialization.
• Experience partnering across R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Clinical Affairs, Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Commercial functions.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and stakeholders within a matrixed organization.
• Experience leading executive governance reviews and strategic decision-making processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MBA, MS, PhD, or equivalent).
• Experience within diagnostics, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or other highly regulated product development environments.
• Experience in PMO leadership, portfolio management, or organizational transformation initiatives.
• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent project/program management certification.
• Experience mentoring, coaching, and developing project managers or program leaders.

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

Connect with us at abbott.com, on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/, and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AbbottCareers.

     

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.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Project Management

     

DIVISION:

APOC Point of Care

        

LOCATION:

United States > Princeton : 400 College Road East

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Yes, 10 % of the Time

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

     

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