Manufacturing Transfer & Ops Leader – Senior Manager

Abbott Laboratories; New Brighton (MN); On-site; USD 129,000 - 259,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage

Excellent retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Education benefits

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Senior Manager, Third-Party Manufacturing – Process Development and Operations to lead a team of engineers supporting third-party partners through development, validation, and lifecycle management. The role ensures robust, scalable, and compliant processes aligned with Abbott quality standards and market needs.

The position is based in St. Paul, MN and is onsite, requiring close collaboration with internal and external teams to transfer products successfully into

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience.
• Education Level: Associate Degree (± 13 years).
• Bachelor Degree preferred, Engineering degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers supporting third-party manufacturing partners.
• Drive process characterization and validation activities under design controls.
• Ensure manufacturing readiness for new product introductions and line extensions.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and other departments to meet cost and supply targets.

Skills

People leadership

Manufacturing experience

Cost modeling

Process development

Education

Associate Degree

Bachelor Degree

Job description

Abbott is seeking a Senior Manager, Third-Party Manufacturing – Process Development and Operations to lead a team of engineers supporting third-party partners through development, validation, and lifecycle management. The role ensures robust, scalable, and compliant processes aligned with Abbott quality standards and market needs.

The position is based in St. Paul, MN and is onsite, requiring close collaboration with internal and external teams to transfer products successfully into