Associate Program Director, Digital Solutions

Thornton Tomasetti; California; Hybrid; USD 149,000 - 297,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Career development

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Abbott's Digital Solutions team is seeking an Associate Program Director to organize and execute a portfolio of programs from initiation through commercialization, ensuring milestones and budgets are met.

You will lead cross-functional teams within medical devices, apply quality standards, and drive risk management and continuous improvement while communicating with senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (engineering, data science, or related).
• 12+ years of end-to-end program management in medical devices/life sciences with global regulatory context.
• Design Controls aligned with ISO 13485 and 21 CFR 820; knowledge of FDA 510(k) and EU MDR.

Responsibilities

• Define program scope, objectives, and deliverables with stakeholders.
• Develop detailed program plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver program outcomes.
• Monitor progress, milestones, and adjust plans as needed.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Manage program resources including personnel and budget.
• Communicate status, updates, and risks to leadership.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Project management

Risk management

Agile / PMP

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, data science, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Smartsheets

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 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 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 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 Abbott Medical Devices, with revenue of $21B in 2025, is a global leader in providing life changing technology for the management and treatment of people living with chronic conditions including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, chronic pain, and movement disorders. The Digital Solutions organization reports in the Medical Devices group and is responsible for leveraging digitally enabled technology to increase patient access to care and provide our customers with best-in-class experiences that support our collective mission to improve patient outcomes. The Associate Program Director, Digital Solutions is responsible for organizing and executing a portfolio of programs to support the product development pipeline. The role is responsible for leading cross-functional teams from program initiation to commercialization to meet agreed milestones and deliverables within the program’s allocated budget. The role serves as the face of the program portfolio while including reporting core team progress, risks/mitigations, key challenges and proposed resolutions etc, to senior leadership. Key Responsibilities · Define program scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders · Develop detailed program plans, schedules, and budgets · Lead cross-functional teams to successfully deliver program outcomes · Monitor progress, track milestones, and adjust plans as needed · Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies · Manage program resources effectively, including personnel and budget · Communicate program status, updates, and risks to stakeholders and leadership · Ensure alignment with organizational goals, quality standards, and best practices · Facilitate meetings, maintain documentation, and ensure program governance · Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned and process optimization · Apply project management methodologies and best practices. · Prioritize and balance multiple competing priorities within and across multiple projects at the same time. · Work in a matrix management organization with primary responsibility for project success while relying on cross-functional team members, which are not direct reports. · Ensure compliance with all relevant standards and quality expectations for digital health and software as a medical device (SaMD), including: o Quality management system and software lifecycle requirements o Product safety and reliability expectations o Labeling and instructions for use o Design control obligations under both US and International regulations Key Competencies · Communication · Attention to detail · Adaptability and resilience · Self Starter · Leadership and team collaboration · Strategic thinking and decision-making · Time management and prioritization · Risk management Required Qualifications · Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (e.g., engineering, data science, software) · 12+ years of end-end program management experience within a medical device/biomedical/life sciences industry with a global regulatory context · Demonstrated experience of Design Controls processes, compliant with ISO 13485 standards and 21 CFR 820 regulations · Working knowledge of FDA 510(K) and/or EU MDR regulatory requirements · Demonstrated experience in Digital Health product development processes · Demonstrated success in risk management, change management, and strategic planning PMP Certification, Agile Training/Certification Experience with Project management tools (MS Office, Smartsheets) · Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously · Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills · Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills with ability to effectively communicate with multiple levels in the organization · Ability to influence and persuade while remaining results orientated · Experience with budgeting and financial tracking Preferred Qualifications · MBA or other related advanced degree · Familiarity with application of AI technologies in a clinical setting · Experience with interoperability standards (FHIR, HL7, SMART on FHIR) Apply Now 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. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews.Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal. The base pay for this position is $148,700.00 – $297,300.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Project Management DIVISION: MD Medical Devices LOCATION: United States > Sylmar : 15900 Valley View Court ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 15 % 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. 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 Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. 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