Project Manager

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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.

• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.

• An excellent retirement savings plan with a 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Alameda, CA location in the Lingo division. Working on Lingo, you will help build a next-generation technology that enables individuals to make decisions about how to improve energy, lose weight or enhance athletic performance. The Lingo team embodies a start-up culture and mindset with the backing of Abbott, a company with a rich history of healthcare innovation. Join us and grow your career as you help Abbott shape the future of healthcare. 

As the Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing business operations, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, and driving the successful delivery of key projects. This role will act as a vital link between legal, procurement, marketing, and technology teams to ensure seamless execution and compliance across all initiatives. 

What You’ll Work On

1. Business Operations (20%) 

• Oversee and optimize day-to-day business operations, ensuring efficiency and alignment with company goals. 

• Develop and implement best practices, tools, and processes to improve operational performance. 

• Provide regular reporting and insights to leadership on project performance and business impact. 

2. Liaison between Legal and Procurement (20%) 

• Act as the primary contact between legal and procurement teams to facilitate contract reviews, vendor negotiations, and compliance checks

• Manage the approval process for service agreements, ensuring timely and accurate completion

• Support regulatory compliance efforts by coordinating with internal and external stakeholders

3. Cross-Functional Alignment and Risk Management (10%) 

• Lead cross-functional alignment meetings, creating detailed agendas and capturing comprehensive meeting notes

• Collaborate with teams across marketing, engineering, product development, and operations to identify and mitigate risks

• Develop and maintain risk registers, ensuring proactive issue resolution

4. MLR and Veeva Administration (25%) 

• Serve as the administrator for the Marketing, Legal, and Regulatory (MLR) review process, ensuring all marketing materials meet regulatory standards

• Manage correspondence and workflow within the Veeva system, ensuring smooth document management and communication

• Coordinate approval processes and track revisions to ensure timely submissions and compliance

5. Project Scope Development for Side Initiatives (20%) 

• Develop project scopes for ad-hoc initiatives and “side quests” arising from cross-functional collaboration

• Define objectives, timelines, resource needs, and deliverables for each initiative

• Ensure all projects align with strategic goals while maintaining the flexibility to adapt as priorities shift

6. Product & Technology Project Management (25%) 

• Manage the full lifecycle of product and technology projects, including new builds, feature releases, and trials (e.g., Android Wear)

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree

• 4+ years of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ years of related work experience

• B.S. in Computer Science or similar engineering discipline

• M.S. in Computer Science or Software Engineering or Electrical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering

• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements in the medical device space

• Experience with project management and compliance tools (e.g., Veeva, Jira, Asana)

• Exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

• PMP or Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP) certification

• Experience with wearable medical devices or consumer technology products

• Familiarity with Android Wear or similar platforms

Apply Now

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