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Abbott · 1 day ago

R&D Program Director

United States - Minnesota - St. Paul

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$149K/yr - $299K/yr

10+ years exp

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. As an R&D Program Director, you will oversee the product development and execution of a portfolio of projects, ensuring alignment with business goals, development timelines, and budgets.

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Responsibilities

Drive Strategic planning and execution of product development programs aligned with global business objectives

Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Regulatory, Clinical, Quality, Operations, Marketing) and external partners to ensure successful product development and life cycle management

Responsible for managing complex R&D product development programs involving multiple cross-functional teams focused on advancing the R&D pipeline

Leads and coordinates cross-functional team activities from Concept Phase through Product Launch Phase

Plans and organizes interdepartmental and cross-functional activities ensuring completion of the programs to timelines, and within budget constraints

Facilitates decision making through project management tools and cross-functional input

Analyzes complex problems, including those related to project risks; monitors risks and develops contingencies along the program path

Effectively communicates milestones and critical paths for each program and the portfolio to teams, peers, and executive staff audiences

Responsible for completing documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with business and quality standards

Travel up to 20% of the time both domestically and internationally by any means necessary to support organizational goals

Understand and comply with applicable procedures, rules and regulations

Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the Quality System

Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures

Qualification

R&D Program ManagementMedical Device DevelopmentProject PlanningCross-Functional CollaborationRegulatory KnowledgeStakeholder ManagementProblem-SolvingTeam LeadershipCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree (preferably in Engineering, science or a closely related discipline is desired) or equivalent technical experience and demonstrated competence; additional post-graduate education may contribute toward the desired years of experience

Requires minimum 10 years of experience in complex, technical program / project management, or other product development leadership roles

Extensive medical device development experience with complex devices involving both disposable and capital equipment that incorporates hardware and software

Skilled in project planning and execution

Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills

Working knowledge of new product development methodologies

Ability to be creative in achieving objectives while assuring compliance to internal and external requirements

Ability to utilize commonly accepted project management tools to assist in the development of and adherence to a schedule

Ability or aptitude to work on problems that are complex in scope where analysis of situations or data involves multiple competing factors

Ability to form and develop interpersonal, professional relationships

Display socially and professionally appropriate behavior

Ability to work independently and in groups

Ability to work cross-functionally

Preferred

Strategic & Visionary Leadership: Ability to define, communicate, and execute a compelling R&D strategy aligned with business priorities and long-term innovation goals

End-to-End Product Development Expertise: Proven experience leading cross-functional teams through the full product lifecycle—from concept to global commercialization—especially for Class III medical devices

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Skilled in partnering across Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, Operations, Marketing, and Legal to drive integrated development and market success

Technical & Regulatory Acumen: Deep understanding of medical device standards and regulatory frameworks (e.g., IEC 60601, IEC 62304, FDA guidance)

Hardware/Software Product Experience: Preference for candidates with hands-on experience developing hardware-based medical devices and/or software-driven technologies

Talent Development & Team Leadership: Builds high-performing, diverse teams through mentorship, succession planning, and inclusive leadership

Customer & Market Orientation: Engages with physicians, KOLs, and end-users to ensure clinical relevance and market differentiation

Operational Excellence: Drives disciplined execution, resource optimization, and continuous improvement across programs

Benefits

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.

Company

Abbott

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Abbott is a healthcare company that produces diagnostic kits, medical devices, nutritional products, and branded generic medicines.

Founded in 1888

Illinois City, Illinois, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.abbott.com

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