Director, Project Leadership - Compliance PM & ALD

Thornton Tomasetti; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 172,000 - 344,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Education benefit

Retirement plan

Job summary

Abbott is a global healthcare leader with a broad portfolio spanning diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded medicines. The role leads the global Compliance PM & ALD portfolio, guiding CAPA, regulatory changes, labeling, and UDI initiatives to drive on-target delivery across Regulatory, Quality, R&D, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Commercial teams.

You will build strategies, govern programs, and manage budgets and resources, while leading a large team of program and project

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required.
• 7+ years experience in global program/portfolio leadership within a matrixed environment.
• Experience with consumer-focused medical or software products beneficial.
• Strong governance design and executive communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead global Compliance PM & ALD portfolio, incl. CAPA, regulatory compliance, labeling changes, on-market product changes, and UDI initiatives.
• Develop and execute portfolio strategies, roadmaps, and plans aligned with business and regulatory priorities.
• Oversee interconnected programs, ensuring alignment of resources, timelines, risks, and deliverables.
• Drive execution through governance, risk management, and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Governance design

Education

Bachelors degree

Tools

Portfolio management tools

Job description

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. 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.

What You’ll Work On

Compliance / UDI Portfolio & Program Leadership Lead the global Compliance PM & ALD portfolio, including CAPA, regulatory compliance, labeling changes, on market product changes, and UDI initiatives. Develop and execute portfolio strategies, roadmaps, and plans aligned with business and regulatory priorities. Oversee interconnected programs, ensuring alignment of resources, timelines, risks, and deliverables. Drive successful execution through governance, risk management, and operational excellence. Assess business, supply, compliance, and strategic impacts of key decisions. Cross-Functional Execution Lead global cross-functional programs across Regulatory, Quality, R&D, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Commercial, and external partners. Coordinate labeling, artwork, manufacturing, procurement, registration, and product launch activities. Ensure delivery of key milestones, regulatory commitments, and business objectives. Facilitate decisions, resolve issues, and manage program dependencies. Governance, Risk & Business Performance Establish portfolio governance and provide visibility into status, risks, resources, and business impact. Drive proactive risk management and executive decision support across the portfolio. Manage budgets, resource planning, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and scalability. Organizational Leadership Lead and develop a global team of ~40 Program Managers, Project Managers, Labeling Specialists, and contingent workers. Foster accountability, collaboration, talent development, and continuous improvement. Strengthen organizational capability through coaching, succession planning, and PMO best practices. Represent the function in executive reviews, business planning, and leadership forums.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree Minimum 7 years experience in program/portfolio leadership within a global, matrixed team, preferably including experience with consumer-focused medical or software products.

Preferred Qualifications

Cross-functional experience in the areas of R&D, Commercial, Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, and Manufacturing Knowledge of regulations and standards related to medical devices (eg FDA, ISO, QSR design controls). Demonstrated ability to lead enterprise-level portfolios and influence senior stakeholders, and to collaborate effectively with global stakeholders across multiple time zones. Deep expertise in governance design, operating models, and portfolio prioritization Strong executive communication and decision-making skills Proven track record of building and developing high-performing teams Experience with portfolio management tools and reporting frameworks preferred Demonstrated ability to work with a wide variety of people at all levels of the organization Strong leadership, and the ability to collect information from multiple sources, and synthesize, integrate, and resolve conflicting requirements and cross-functional issues.

Salary and Benefits

The base pay for this position is $172,000.00 – $344,000.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. 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.

Job Family and Locations

JOB FAMILY: Project Management DIVISION: ADC Diabetes Care LOCATION: United States > Alameda : 1360-1380 South Loop Road ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 20 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

Equal Opportunity Employment

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. 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

Company Overview

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. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges.

We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

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