Manager, R&D

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

R&D Manager – Electrophysiology Plymouth, MN or St. Paul, MN

Leading an active lifestyle is important to the many people we serve. In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) division, we’re advancing the treatment of heart and vascular disease through breakthrough medical technologies, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.

What you will do:

As R&D Manager, at our Plymouth, MN or St. Paul, MN location, you will be part of our Electrophysiology (EP) product development teams focused on delivering the future in diagnostic, imaging, and ablation therapy catheters and EP capital equipment. This role will involve a range of responsibilities including but not limited to management of a team that will engage with customers, conduct testing and data analysis, report results for internal stakeholders and the larger scientific community, and perform validation activities.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of engineers, scientists, and technicians to accelerate research and new product development
• Interact with and engage customers for product development and research purposes; provide feedback to develop user needs and customer requirements
• Plan, coordinate, and execute activity in support of project and team goals
• Manage program and team budgets
• Support design reviews and physician visits
• Support development of risk management documentation
• Develop expertise of the quality and regulatory requirements of Abbott, FDA and ISO regulations
• Comply with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
• Maintain positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, biological sciences, medical/clinical science or equivalent experience
• 10+ years’ experience in the EP lab and/or medical device industry
• Experience working with a team in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate to all levels of the organization
• Proficient in collaborating with project stakeholders (client and internal), end-users, business partners, and technical team members
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail
• Ability to plan, execute, analyze, and document individual scientific studies
• Ability to collect, organize, and analyze data using statistical methods
• Ability to travel 10-25% of the time

Preferred Qualifications:

• Medical device experience
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a geographically diverse, matrixed organization
• Experience in project management and analytical techniques
• Solid leadership skills and resilience
• Strong interpersonal, communication and influencing skills

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs

• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $102,700.00 – $205,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.