Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition - Clinical Lab & Divisional Support Functions

Abbott Laboratories; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 129,000 - 259,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Excellent retirement savings plan

Great place to work recognition

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Madison, WI is seeking a Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition for the Clinical Lab and Divisional Support Functions. You will lead a TA team across a matrixed setup, partnering with senior leaders to deliver high-impact hiring and innovative sourcing across Cancer Diagnostics.

You will drive full-cycle recruitment for senior and hard-to-fill roles, leverage data to inform strategy, and guide workforce expansion and global programs while building external partnerships with

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Talent Acquisition experience including 3+ years in-house.
• 2+ years of people leadership experience.
• Proven experience leading full-cycle recruitment across commercial, manufacturing, scientific, and corporate roles.
• Experience hiring for senior-level roles with stakeholder influence.
• Strong data analytics and use of metrics to drive decisions.
• Experience designing direct sourcing strategies and talent marketing campaigns.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in a matrix or global organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a TA team across a matrixed environment for the Cancer Diagnostics organization.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to deliver high-impact hiring strategies.
• Drive full-cycle recruitment for leadership and hard-to-fill roles with strong candidate experiences.
• Design and execute best-in-class recruitment practices and sourcing channels.
• Leverage data and market insights to inform strategy and performance.
• Lead strategic initiatives including workforce expansion and global programs.
• Build partnerships with academic institutions and diversity organizations.
• Coach and develop the TA team to foster a high-performance culture.
• Drive change management and improvements across processes and technology.

Skills

Talent acquisition leadership

stakeholder management

data storytelling

direct sourcing

cross-functional leadership

team coaching

metrics driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Working at Abbott

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• 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.

The Opportunity

As the Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition - Clinical Lab & Divisional Support Functions, you’ll have the opportunity to lead a team of talent acquisition professionals supporting the Abbott Cancer Diagnostics division. This role is responsible for delivering positive talent outcomes, building strong partnerships, and serving as a strategic talent advisor to internal stakeholders. The leader will leverage data and recruiting metrics to strengthen talent acquisition strategies, drive continuous improvement, and enhance team performance while supporting Clinical Laboratory Operations and Division Functions.

Abbott's Cancer Diagnostics business was established through the acquisition of Exact Sciences, bringing Exact Sciences' full cancer screening and diagnostics portfolio, including Cologuard, Oncotype DX, Cancerguard, and Oncodetect, into Abbott. Together, we're advancing the early detection of cancer and the precision oncology tools that guide personalized treatment decisions, helping patients and providers act on cancer earlier and more precisely. Our combined portfolio and global reach allow us to bring life-changing diagnostic technology to more patients, providers, and health systems worldwide.

This position works onsite at our Madison, WI location.

What You’ll Work On

• Lead and develop a team of Talent Acquisition (TA) professionals across a matrixed environment; supporting the Cancer Diagnostic organization.
• Partner closely with senior stakeholders (Director through DVP level) to understand business needs and deliver high-impact hiring strategies and outcomes.
• Drive full-cycle recruitment for leadership and hard-to-fill roles, ensuring high-quality hires and exceptional candidate experiences.
• Design and execute best-in-class recruitment and selection practices including innovative sourcing strategies, direct sourcing pipelines, employer branding campaigns, and cost-effective recruiting channels.
• Leverage data, metrics, and market insights to inform strategy, improve team performance, and influence stakeholders.
• Lead and contribute to strategic initiatives, including workforce expansion efforts, cross-functional projects, and global programs.
• Build and manage external partnerships with academic institutions, diversity organizations, and early career to support talent pipelines.
• Foster a high-performance, inclusive team culture through coaching, development, and effective people leadership
• Drive change management initiatives and continuously improve TA capabilities across processes, technology, and ways of working.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 8+ years of Talent Acquisition experience, including at least 3 years in an in-house environment
• 2+ years of people leadership experience
• Proven experience leading full-cycle recruitment across functions such as commercial, manufacturing, scientific, and corporate roles
• Demonstrated success hiring for senior-level roles
• Strong leadership experience managing both individual contributors and managers in a global or matrix environment
• Expertise in stakeholder management with the ability to influence senior leaders using data, market insights, and talent expertise
• Experience developing and executing direct sourcing strategies and talent marketing campaigns
• Strong analytical and data storytelling skills with the ability to use metrics to drive decisions and performance
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, solve complex problems, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in consumer products, manufacturing or adjacent industries
• Experience leading multi-country or cross-divisional talent acquisition projects
• Advanced proficiency in data analysis, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong background in change management and organizational transformation initiatives
• Demonstrated experience in developing high-performing teams
• Financial acumen and understanding of the business impact of talent decisions
• Experience building partnerships with universities, trade schools, and diversity-focused organizations

The base pay for this position is $129,300.00 – $258,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.