About the role
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of .
- Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
- An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
- Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
- A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
- A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
Abbott is hiring a Sr. Specialist, Project Manager within Global Purchasing Services supporting our Nutrition Division. This position will work out of our Columbus, OH location. The incumbent will be responsible for managing global ingredient qualification projects from beginning to end, with accountability for project execution and timeline management inclusive of internal cross-functional and external supplier engagement. This role will also assure access to high quality ingredients through efficient and effective ingredient qualification project management with global cross-functional project team members.
What You’ll Work On
Manage and direct the activities and people associated with global ingredient qualification projects and ensure timely completion of tasks to meet business objectives and cross-functional project timelines.
Responsible for identifying critical project issues and risks, and timely communication to leadership and other project leads, where applicable.
Interface with external suppliers to collect pertinent quality and compliance information.
Utilize IT systems to execute qualification projects, resource tracking and metric development.
Plans, organizes, and prioritizes own daily work routine to meet established project schedules.
Exercise authority and judgment within defined limits to determine appropriate action.
Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, including global project teams, stakeholders and external suppliers.
Required Qualifications:
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Bachelor’s Degree
Proficient in English with strong communication skills
5+ years of related work experience with a good understanding of specified functional area and leading high-complexity, global projects
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s Degree
Ability to manage, communicate, and coordinate the ingredient qualification phases of Pre-Qualification, Supplier Assessment, Ingredient Assessment, Finished Product Assessment Approval and Communication
Understanding of quality and compliance culture
Demonstrated skills in collaborating and influencing cross-functional project teams
Demonstrated leadership competencies
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Strong planning and execution skills
Engagement with external parties such as suppliers
Strong integration skills; ability to coordinate all aspects of a project or systems
Experience with Power BI, Sharepoint, Planview, Devex and Microsoft Office apps
Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: www.abbottbenefits.com
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.
The base pay for this position is
$78,000.00 – $156,000.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Project Management
DIVISION:
GPS Global Purchasing Services
LOCATION:
United States > Columbus : 2900 Easton Square Place
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Not specified
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
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Aplyr's read
Abbott Laboratories is a leader in healthcare innovation, attracting professionals dedicated to advancing medical technology and patient care on a global scale.
What's promising
- •Abbott's diverse product range offers stability and growth opportunities.
- •Strong global presence enhances career mobility and international experience.
- •Commitment to R&D fosters a culture of innovation and learning.
What to watch
- •Regulatory challenges can impact product launch timelines.
- •High competition in the healthcare sector pressures market share.
- •Complex organizational structure may slow decision-making processes.
Why Abbott
- •Abbott's focus on both diagnostics and nutrition sets it apart from typical pharmaceutical companies.
- •Extensive global footprint provides unique cross-border project opportunities.
- •Abbott's investment in emerging markets offers growth in diverse regions.
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About Abbott
Abbott Laboratories is a global healthcare company that develops and manufactures a wide range of medical devices, diagnostics, nutrition products, and branded generic pharmaceuticals.
