Sr Manager, R&D Finance

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

Job summary

Abbott, a global healthcare leader, seeks a Sr Manager, R&D Finance to partner with the DVP of R&D and leadership, guiding portfolio investments, resource allocation, and long-term growth across diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded products. This role is based in our Madison, WI office, reporting to R&D leadership.

The successful candidate combines financial rigor with business acumen to enable data-driven decisions that balance innovation, growth, profitability, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field is required (or equivalent).
• MBA, CPA, or equivalent advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor to R&D leadership on strategic, operational, and investment decisions.
• Lead financial planning, forecasting, long-range planning, and performance management for R&D.
• Drive portfolio prioritization and resource allocation across product platforms and development programs.
• Develop business cases and provide financial support for acquisitions, partnerships, and licensing opportunities.
• Deliver actionable insights to improve decision-making and evaluate risks and returns.
• Ensure financial integrity, controls, and governance across the organization.

Skills

Strategic partnership

Executive communication

Forecasting

Financial leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field

MBA or CPA

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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Position Summary

The Sr Manager, R&D Finance will support the Cancer Diagnostics Division within Abbott and serves as the primary finance partner to the DVP of R&D and leadership team, providing strategic guidance on portfolio investments, resource allocation, and long-term growth initiatives. This role helps shape where and how the organization invests across product platforms, development programs, clinical evidence generation, and innovation capabilities.

The successful candidate combines financial rigor with business acumen, enabling data-driven decisions that balance innovation, growth, profitability, and shareholder value.

This position is based in our Madison, WI office location.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to R&D leadership on strategic, operational, and investment decisions.
• Lead financial planning, forecasting, long-range planning, and performance management for the R&D organization.
• Drive portfolio prioritization and resource allocation decisions across product platforms and development programs.
• Develop business cases and provide financial support for acquisitions, partnerships, licensing opportunities, and other strategic initiatives.
• Deliver actionable insights that improve decision-making and help leadership evaluate risks, opportunities, and investment returns.
• Ensure financial integrity, strong controls, and effective governance across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field required.
• MBA, CPA, or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success partnering with senior leaders in innovation-driven, complex organizations.

Critical Success Factors

• Strategic business partnership.
• Investment and portfolio prioritization.
• Resource allocation and capital deployment.
• Financial planning and decision support.
• Executive communication and influence.
• Cross-functional leadership.
• Financial stewardship and governance.

Accountability

• Influences investment decisions across a multi-year R&D portfolio
• Drives prioritization of resources toward the highest-value growth opportunities.
• Ensures credibility of forecasts, business cases, and financial plans.
• Provides independent financial perspective on strategic investments and innovation initiatives.
• Balances short-term performance with long-term value creation.

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.