Senior R&D Program Lead — Large-Scale Cross-Functional Projects

Abbott Laboratories; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 297,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Los Angeles is seeking a seasoned, high-impact project leader to manage one or more complex R&D programs, expediting activities within resource constraints while complying with the Quality System.

You will lead cross-functional teams, develop detailed schedules, financial forecasts, and risk mitigation plans, and present progress to senior leadership. The role demands strong strategic thinking and the ability to align projects with divisional goals.

Qualifications

• 10+ years related work experience.
• Proven ability to lead large, complex, cross-functional programs and influence outcomes in a matrixed organization.
• Strong financial planning, forecasting, resource management, and risk management experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate input from multiple areas or multiple project managers on related projects; develop plans, cost estimates and schedules.
• Lead cross-functional teams through project planning exercises to develop detailed schedules and integrated project plans.
• Define business or technical problems; analyze data and develop specifications, objectives, milestones and execution plans.
• Develop alternatives and action plans to address long-term business issues; anticipate problems and adapt based on results.
• Ensure alignment with existing programs and divisional goals; assess broader impacts on systems and strategy.
• Prepare and present progress reports; identify issues, risks, and recommendations for management action.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Project scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or related technical discipline

Equivalent combination of education and work experience

Job description

Abbott Laboratories in Los Angeles is seeking a seasoned, high-impact project leader to manage one or more complex R&D programs, expediting activities within resource constraints while complying with the Quality System.

You will lead cross-functional teams, develop detailed schedules, financial forecasts, and risk mitigation plans, and present progress to senior leadership. The role demands strong strategic thinking and the ability to align projects with divisional goals.