Senior R&D Project Manager

Abbott Laboratories, Limited. Saint Laurent, Québec, Canada; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Columbus, OH, seeks a Senior Project Manager within the R&D Project & Portfolio Management Office to lead cross-functional development programs in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals.

You will own project planning, scheduling, and risk management, align global stakeholders across R&D, quality, regulatory, and operations, and drive governance, portfolio reporting, and milestone achievement.

Responsibilities

• Own project planning, scheduling, and risk management across cross-functional teams.
• Align global stakeholders across R&D, quality, regulatory, and operations.
• Drive governance, portfolio reporting, and decision-making to meet milestones, budgets, and compliance.
• Mentor teams and champion best-practice methodologies to foster innovation.

Job description

Abbott Laboratories seeks a Senior Project Manager in its R&D Project & Portfolio Management Office to lead complex, cross-functional development programs in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. You will own project planning, scheduling, and risk management, aligning global stakeholders across R&D, quality, regulatory, and operations. This role drives governance, portfolio reporting, and decision-making, ensuring milestones, budgets, and compliance requirements are met. You’ll mentor teams, champion best-practice methodologies, and help shape an inclusive, mission-driven culture focused on innovation and advancing life‑changing healthcare solutions worldwide.