Senior NPI Program Leader (Launch & Delivery)

Abbott Laboratories; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 172,000 - 344,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Alameda, CA is seeking an experienced leader to drive a portfolio of New Product Introductions (NPI). You will orchestrate end-to-end product readiness from development through launch across global markets, aligning with strategy and roadmaps in a highly matrixed environment.

The role requires 7+ years in program leadership, strong communication, and proven ability to lead cross-functional teams including R&D, Regulatory, Quality, and Commercial.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• Minimum 7 years experience in program/portfolio leadership within a global, matrixed team, preferably including experience with consumer-focused medical or software products.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead major NPI programs, translating strategy into executable plans and roadmaps.
• Align program execution with product roadmaps, IBP processes and launch commitments.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and external partners to manage dependencies and deliver results across multiple workstreams.
• Resolve execution risks and constraints impacting timelines.
• Lead program governance and support portfolio decision-making.
• Provide clear status, risk, trade-off, and recommendation updates to leadership.
• Enhance portfolio management processes, tools, and operating models.
• Ensure readiness across product development, regulatory, digital, and commercial launch activities.
• Drive consistent execution of global product launches and key milestones.
• Manage program risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans.
• Escalate critical issues with actionable recommendations.
• Deliver concise, decision-oriented updates to senior leadership.
• Coach and develop project and program leaders.
• Contribute to PMO capabilities, standards, tools, and best practices.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Abbott Laboratories in Alameda, CA is seeking an experienced leader to drive a portfolio of New Product Introductions (NPI). You will orchestrate end-to-end product readiness from development through launch across global markets, aligning with strategy and roadmaps in a highly matrixed environment.

The role requires 7+ years in program leadership, strong communication, and proven ability to lead cross-functional teams including R&D, Regulatory, Quality, and Commercial.