Head of Digital Health & AI Solutions

Abbott (abbottcareers2 board); Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage for employees

Tuition reimbursement

Robust retirement savings plan

Education benefit (FreeU)

Global company with growth

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a seasoned leader to head Digital Health Product Management for the Diagnostics Digital Health portfolio. The role defines and executes the enterprise digital health strategy, drives AI-enabled diagnostics, cloud platforms, and data analytics to improve outcomes.

The leader will guide a global team, partner across functions, and shape investments to accelerate growth, enhance customer engagement, and deliver measurable clinical and operational value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Computer Science, Engineering, Health Informatics, Healthcare Administration, Life Sciences, or related field.
• MBA or advanced graduate degree preferred.
• 20+ years of progressive experience in product management, digital health, software, healthcare technology, diagnostics, or related fields.
• Experience leading digital health strategy and enterprise-scale product portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a multi-year digital health strategy aligned with enterprise growth objectives.
• Establish a vision for the future of digitally connected diagnostics and laboratory informatics.
• Identify opportunities to expand beyond Diagnostics products into software, analytics, AI, and digital services.
• Shape enterprise investment priorities related to digital products and platforms.
• Advise executive leadership and Board-level stakeholders on digital health trends and opportunities.
• Own digital health business growth strategy and associated revenue objectives.
• Drive recurring software and subscription-based revenue models.
• Develop commercialization strategies for new digital solutions.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, and Regional Leaders to accelerate adoption.
• Lead strategic customer engagements and executive-level relationships.
• Evaluate strategic acquisitions, partnerships, and investment opportunities.
• Establish scalable global business models for digital health products and services.
• Drive innovation across diagnostics, informatics, AI, and healthcare technology.
• Establish partnerships with health systems, technology companies, academic institutions, and digital health innovators.
• Build a pipeline of future growth opportunities leveraging diagnostic data, AI, and cloud technologies.
• Champion design thinking and customer-centric innovation methodologies.
• Lead incubation and commercialization of emerging digital health products.
• Serve as the sponsor for strategic healthcare systems, reference laboratories, and integrated delivery networks.
• Understand laboratory workflows and evolving customer needs.
• Translate customer insights into innovative product strategies.
• Partner with Clinical Affairs and Medical Affairs leaders to ensure solutions deliver meaningful clinical and operational outcomes.
• Foster strong relationships with key opinion leaders, laboratory directors, pathologists, and healthcare executives.

Skills

Product management

Digital health

Healthcare technology

Diagnostics

Strategy development

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Job description

Abbott is seeking a seasoned leader to head Digital Health Product Management for the Diagnostics Digital Health portfolio. The role defines and executes the enterprise digital health strategy, drives AI-enabled diagnostics, cloud platforms, and data analytics to improve outcomes.

The leader will guide a global team, partner across functions, and shape investments to accelerate growth, enhance customer engagement, and deliver measurable clinical and operational value.