Director, EP Catheter Product Development

Abbott (abbottcareers2 board); United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a dynamic leader to define and drive the EP Ablation product development strategy in the United States. You will shape next‑generation catheter technologies, translate clinical and market insights into differentiated products, and lead cross‑functional teams through concept to commercialization.

The role requires deep expertise in electrophysiology, catheter-based therapy, and program management to ensure regulatory readiness, pricing strategy, and broad physician adoption

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline required; Mechanical, Biomedical, Electrical, Systems Engineering, or similar preferred.
• Master's degree and/or MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the product development strategy and technology roadmap for the EP Ablation Catheter portfolio.
• Lead the development of next-generation catheter technologies and procedural solutions (RF ablation, PFA, mapping, system integration).
• Translate physician, clinical and customer insights into product requirements and specifications.
• Evaluate and prioritize new technologies, IP opportunities, partnerships, and platform investments.
• Lead cross-functional product development from concept to commercialization, ensuring quality and regulatory alignment.
• Partner with Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, and Marketing to define clinical evidence strategies for approvals and adoption.

Skills

Product development leadership

EP and ablation technology expertise

Systems engineering and complex device

Innovation and technology strategy

Product roadmap development

Program and portfolio management

Customer-centric design

Design controls and regulatory

Design for manufacturability

Risk management

Strategic decision‑making

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Talent development

Commercial and business acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree or MBA

Tools

None

Job description

Abbott is seeking a dynamic leader to define and drive the EP Ablation product development strategy in the United States. You will shape next‑generation catheter technologies, translate clinical and market insights into differentiated products, and lead cross‑functional teams through concept to commercialization.

The role requires deep expertise in electrophysiology, catheter-based therapy, and program management to ensure regulatory readiness, pricing strategy, and broad physician adoption