Strategic Product Development Program Lead

Abbott; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Free medical coverage (HIP PPO)

High-employer-contribution retirement

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Senior Program Manager, Product Development in California to organize and execute programs advancing our cancer diagnostics product pipeline. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage schedules and budgets, and apply rigorous program management practices across projects in a matrix environment.

The role requires driving risk management, stakeholder alignment, and mentorship of program personnel to ensure timely, quality outcomes in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of broad-based project management experience with large portfolios.
• 5+ years leading large, high-risk projects with impact and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach multiple teams to deliver work successfully.
• Apply project management methodologies and best practices.
• Define strategy and requirements with stakeholders to guide multiple projects.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or higher in engineering/biological sciences

Tools

Smartsheet

Microsoft Office (Project/Visio/Excel/PowerPoint)

Job description

Abbott is seeking a Senior Program Manager, Product Development in California to organize and execute programs advancing our cancer diagnostics product pipeline. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage schedules and budgets, and apply rigorous program management practices across projects in a matrix environment.

The role requires driving risk management, stakeholder alignment, and mentorship of program personnel to ensure timely, quality outcomes in a fast-paced healthcare setting.