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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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

ABOUT ABBOTT

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

**This position works out of our Columbus, Ohio pilot plant location in the Abbott Nutrition Division.** Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.

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:

+ Production areas that are **clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled**

+ **Training and career development** , with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance

+ **Financial security** through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans

+ **Health care and well-being programs** including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, **Medical Benefits start day 1**

+ **Vacation – 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays**

+ Retiree Healthcare program

+ **Robust 401(k)** retirement savings with a generous company match

+ Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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 stable company** with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

+ 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

The role will require excellent project management skills to support programs/projects in Engineering, Maintenance, and Facilities, including, Validation, Revalidation, Equipment Rebuild, and Long-Term Planning at the Pilot Plant and PRC including any future projects or initiatives to support innovation.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

+ Program Manager to lead and design compliance processes across all research and development manufacturing to include Engineering, Maintenance, Facilities, and Quality Assurance.

+ Program Manager for validation, revalidation, and equipment rebuilds at the Pilot Plant and PRC.

+ Design and lead process for parts inventory and restocking at Pilot Plant and PRC to meet current and future operational needs.

+ Collaborate with Global R&D operations to support ANRD Capital Planning in identifying short-and long-term capital requirements for future innovation and sustainability

+ Participate in the development and implementation of programs/projects when required.

+ Work with functional leadership to anticipate and solve problems.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Bachelor’s degree in business management, science, engineering, or a related field.

+ Can work fully onsite in Columbus, OH

+ 5+ years experience in a manufacturing environment, designing and leading programs and projects.

+ Ability to align program goals with organizational strategy and proven track record of managing projects from initiation to closure

+ Experience working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, and providing excellent stakeholder engagement and conflict resolution

+ Strong leadership and team-building skills, with excellent written and verbal communication.

+ Change management expertise.

+ Strong analytical and decision-making skills with a problem-solving mindset.

+ Adaptability and resilience.

+ Time management, organizational, and prioritization skills.

+ Negotiation and influence.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Master’s degree or MBA preferred

+ Validation experience

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Pre-Employment Inquiries and Citizenship | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov) (https://www.eeoc.gov/pre-employment-inquiries-and-citizenship)

**Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:** www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)

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

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott , and on Twitter @AbbottNews.

The base pay for this position is $97,300.00 – $194,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email [email protected]