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:
Job Title
Project Manager R&D
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 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 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
This position works out of our Temecula, CA location in the Vascular division.
Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive, and cost-effective products for treatment of vascular disease.

• Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive and cost-effective products for treatment of vascular disease. Our extensive portfolio includes drug-eluting stents, bare metal stents, guide wires, balloon dilatation catheters, imaging catheters and hardware/software, vessel closure devices and peripheral stents.
• The Abbott Vascular team designs, develops, and manufactures products that are used for intravascular imaging. These products include disposable imaging catheters as well as equipment with complex hardware and software.
• The Project Manager, R&D manages the development and implementation process of company's products and services involving departmental or cross-functional teams focused on the delivery of new or existing products.

What You'll Work On

• Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures
• Responsible for development and execution of detailed project plans to achieve overall program goals
• Lead, coordinate and/or participate on cross-functional team activities from Concept Phase through Product Launch Phase
• Responsible and accountable for meeting program development requirements, meeting program cost goals, quality objectives and time-to-market objectives
• Analyze complex problems including those related to project risks; identify their impact; establish probabilities
• 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 EHS policies, procedures, rules and regulations
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the Quality System

Required Qualifications

• 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 8 years of experience in complex, technical program / project management to develop the competence required to meet the skills and responsibilities of the position; skilled in project planning and management; strong decision-making and problem-solving skills; demonstrated good judgment; 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; ability and aptitude to use various types of databases and other computer software; ability to prioritize.

Preferred Qualifications

• Medical Device Experience
• Understanding of FDA Guidance
• Understanding of ISO 10993 and ISO 25539

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:
AVD Vascular

LOCATION:
United States > Temecula : Building E - TE

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard

TRAVEL:
Yes, 20 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

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

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