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

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

Job summary

Abbott in Madison, WI is seeking a Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition - Clinical Lab & Divisional Support Functions to lead a TA team supporting the Cancer Diagnostics division. You will partner with senior stakeholders to implement high-impact hiring strategies and drive end-to-end recruitment for leadership roles.

The role requires strong leadership, data-driven decision making, and a track record of delivering quality hires in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 8+ years of Talent Acquisition experience with at least 3 years in-house.
• 2+ years of people leadership experience.
• Proven experience leading full-cycle recruitment across commercial, manufacturing, scientific, and corporate roles.
• Strong leadership in managing cross-functional teams in global/matrix environments.
• Experience using data and market insights to influence strategy.
• Direct sourcing strategies and talent marketing campaigns experience.
• Excellent analytical and data storytelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop TA professionals across a matrixed environment supporting Cancer Diagnostics.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to design high-impact hiring strategies.
• Drive full-cycle recruitment for leadership and hard-to-fill roles.
• Design sourcing, employer branding, and cost-effective recruiting channels.
• Leverage data and market insights to guide strategy and improve performance.
• Lead strategic initiatives including workforce expansion and global programs.
• Build partnerships with academic institutions and diversity organizations.
• Foster high-performance, inclusive team culture through coaching.
• Drive change management to enhance TA capabilities.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Leadership

Full-cycle Recruiting

Stakeholder Management

Data Analytics

Sourcing Strategies

Team Development

Healthcare Industry

Education

Bachelor’s degree

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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.
• 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.

JOB FAMILY:

Recruiting

DIVISION:

ONCO Cancer Diagnostics

LOCATION:

United States > Madison : 1 Exact Lane

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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