Manager, Product Development

Job description

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.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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:

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Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of .

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Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO

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An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution

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Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

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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.

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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

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Manage development work for multiple projects.

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Provide technical guidance concerning use conditions, designs, risks, processing techniques, and materials for project planning.

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Oversee and may analyze to develop design specifications and performance requirements.

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Guide direct reports to select and use techniques to solve problems and make sound design recommendations.

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Coordinate and manage resources to meet detailed project timelines and milestones.

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Provide input to project proposals and budgeting.

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Work with outside consultants, vendors, and the medical community.

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Ensure that the quality system requirements are being met.

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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

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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

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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

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Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering

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Minimum 8 years  in R&D engineering or related field

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Experience designing and/or developing processes to manufacture medical devices required, preferably interventional cardiology devices

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Experience with a variety of manufacturing processes and designing for manufacturability

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Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model

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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

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Strong leadership skills, verbal and written communication with the ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization

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Strong organizational, planning, and follow-up skills and ability to hold others accountable. Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in a timely manner.

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Ability to travel approximately 10%, including internationally

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Preferred Qualifications

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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

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Masters Degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering.

Apply Now

* 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

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.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Product Development

     

DIVISION:

CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management

        

LOCATION:

United States > Minnesota > Minnetonka : 14900 Minnetonka Industrial Road

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Yes, 10 % of the Time

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

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

     
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