Associate Program Manager, Sterility Assurance- Structural Heart

Abbott Laboratories; New Brighton (MN); On-site; USD 78,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HIP medical plan

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Excellent retirement plan

Job summary

Abbott in New Brighton, MN, is seeking an Associate Program Manager, Sterility Assurance for the Structural Heart division. You will manage a portfolio of sterility initiatives across sites, driving execution, governance and timely delivery of critical objectives.

The role requires collaboration with microbiology, sterilization, facilities, quality, and regulatory teams; strong project leadership and stakeholder management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in related discipline; 4+ years in a regulated environment.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a regulated environment.
• Strong organizational, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of sterility assurance initiatives, ensuring alignment with quality objectives.
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, timelines, milestones, dashboards, status reports and program updates.
• Lead project meetings, working sessions and leadership updates.
• Support cleanroom validation and facilities quality/compliance initiatives across multiple sites.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organizational skills

Regulatory experience

Education

Associate’s degree

Job description

## Associate Program Manager, Sterility Assurance- Structural HeartApplylocations: United States - Minnesota - New Brightontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 31157346Abbott 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.## **JOB DESCRIPTION:****Working at Abbott**At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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 a 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.Structural Heart Business Mission: Why We ExistOur business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life by designing and providing device and management solutions for treating structural heart disease.**The Opportunity**This position works out of our New Brighton, MN location in the Structural Heart division. Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life by designing and providing device and management solutions for treating structural heart disease.The Associate Program Manager, Sterility Assurance is responsible for managing a portfolio of strategic initiatives that support end-to-end sterility assurance across the organization. Working in partnership with subject matter experts in microbiology, sterilization, manufacturing, facilities, quality, research and development and regulatory affairs, this role drives program execution, monitors risks, coordinates resources, and ensures timely delivery of business-critical objectives.This position serves as a key integrator across multiple sites and functions, helping to advance sterility assurance capabilities through effective program planning, governance, communication, and execution. The successful candidate will be a skilled project and program manager with knowledge in contamination control and the ability to navigate complex initiatives, align stakeholders, and provide clear visibility to leadership.**What You'll Work On*** Manage a portfolio of sterility assurance initiatives, ensuring alignment with business priorities and quality objectives* Support cleanroom validation and compliance initiatives* Support facilities quality compliance initiatives across multiple sites* Drive continuous improvement in microbiology programs such as environmental monitoring, utility monitoring, bioburden and endotoxin testing* Support sterilization programs and drive continuous improvement* Develop and maintain integrated project plans, timelines, milestones, dashboards, status reports and program updates* Lead project meetings, working sessions and leadership updates**Required Qualifications*** Associate’s degree in related discipline.* 4+ years related working experience.* Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a regulated environment.* Strong organizational, communication and stakeholder management skills.**Preferred Qualifications*** Certification in Project Management.* 2+ years’ experience in project management.* Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, excellent time management skills and works with a sense of urgency and ownership.* Background in microbiology, sterilization or Facilities Quality/Engineering.**The base pay for this position is**$78,000.00 – $156,000.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.## **JOB FAMILY:**Project Management## **DIVISION:**SH Structural Heart## **LOCATION:**United States > Minnesota > St. Paul : 1225 Old Highway 8 NW## **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)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.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO\_Spanish.pdf