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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.

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. Youll 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 bachelors 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

Abbott Diabetes Care (ADC) is seeking a Senior Manager, Project Leadership in the Business Enablement PMO. As a leader in the PMO you will drive complex projects aimed to optimize internal operations and adhere to evolving global compliance standards. This person will be responsible for project leadership of IT programs that support business critical quality systems. Projects may include

• Replacement of Product Lifecycle Management software
• Introduction of new data mesh solutions that enable seamless use of data systems
• Advanced analytics and AI solutions

As a Senior Manager of Project Leadership, you will work with a cross functional team to set strategy, evaluate ideas, prioritize features, define releases, define new operating procedures, manage product roadmap, timelines, and budget while coordinating with cross functional ADC and Abbott team members worldwide. You will be responsible for reporting project status and progress to ADC senior Management. This is an onsite opportunity in Alameda, CA.

What You'll Work On:

• Formulates, harmonizes and consolidates project scopes, plans, strategies, and budgets for one or more projects, working closely with functional Project Managers and other Subject Matter Experts from IT, R&D, Commercial, Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, Manufacturing, and other functions.
• Confirms the ongoing strategic rationale and value proposition for projects
• Leads project planning, scheduling, monitoring and reporting of projects.
• Ensures Division-wide thinking and problem-solving are incorporated into project execution.
• Drives for resolution in cross-functional problem solving, communication, and integration.
• Liaise with other Project Owners, functional managers, and management to prioritize activities across programs to balance resource availability, program deliverables and schedule, and business needs.
• Liaise with other Project Owners, functional managers, and management to monitor business processesprioritize activities across programs to balance resource availability, program deliverables and schedule, and business needs.
• Serves as the liaison between project teams and management.
• Executes programs to completion and assures successful market entry, or makes a timely recommendation to Management to terminate a program if required by technical, commercial or other developments that may result in project failure if not resolved through creative problem solving.
• Identifies areas for process improvement, and defines and implements solutions, liaising with other stakeholders such as Project Owners, functional managers and senior management as appropriate
• Serves as a mentor, trainer, and change agent to other stakeholders as processes are defined and implemented
• Note: The above describes general principals and main elements of the job. It is a guide to the nature and main duties of the job as they currently exist, but is not intended as a wholly comprehensive or permanent representation.

Accountability / Scope / Budget

• This position is responsible for strategic scoping, value definition, and successful and timely implementation of product-related projects
• Projects under the direction of the incumbent will often have material business impact, often exceeding $1MM in annual margin impact
• This position is highly visible and accountable, responsible for liaising with management in driving alignment on key decisions, and reporting to senior management project status
• Accountable for driving scope, budget, and quality tradeoffs, not only for a given project, but across projects in conjunction with other stakeholders to optimize portfolio value creation
• Incumbent has limited direct fiscal responsibility for departmental expenses, but has indirect responsibility, along with departmental budget holders, for ensuring that functional budgets are consistent with project scope and plans
• Generally, the incumbent will not have direct reports, but will lead a matrix team with a high degree of accountability to ensure that team is appropriately resourced and that team members are defining plans and adhering to commitments

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in a discipline appropriate to the project or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Minimum 10 years of related work experience with medical device product development
• Has successfully led several high complexity projects from beginning to end.
• Demonstrated technical skills and management judgment appropriate to the project.
• Demonstrated expertise in PM tools and processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience designing and implementing design control tools within medical device industry.
• Require strong technical experience in cross-functional program management and team leadership.
• Understand the fundamental solution being developed/deployed - its business value, roadmap, how it fits with the overall strategy or risks
• Require strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work and negotiate with a wide variety of stakeholders at all levels of the organization and across companies to align plans and resolve conflict
• Require process-oriented thinking, focused on continuous improvement and lessons learned; have demonstrated ability to define and implement complex and interdependent business processes
• Ideally the incumbent has general knowledge of regulations and standards related to medical devices (eg FDA, ISO, QSR design controls).
• Experience Web applications or App Development Projects/Programs
• Experience in Managing Global Operating System Releases
• Digital Experience in Consumer Tech, Medical Device or Healthcare
• Experience in Medical Health Records and sensitive data processing
• Experience in Project Management tools such as Product Board or Plan view is a Plus
• May required to travel up to 20%.

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The base pay for this position is $46,700.00 293,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

• Develop and implement comprehensive operational strategies and plans to enhance productivity and profitability.
• Lead and manage cross-functional project teams to achieve strategic objectives.
• Analyze existing business processes, identify areas for improvement, and implement best practices for operational efficiency.
• Oversee resource allocation, budget management, and performance metrics for key operational projects.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the operations team.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Identify and mitigate operational risks, ensuring business continuity and compliance.
• Prepare regular performance reports and presentations for senior leadership, highlighting key achievements and challenges.
• Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering their professional growth.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for strategic advantage.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field. A Master's degree or MBA is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in operations management, project management, or a related strategic role.
• Proven track record of successfully leading complex projects from conception to completion.
• Strong understanding of business process re-engineering, lean principles, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and translate strategic goals into actionable plans.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Experience in managing budgets and financial performance of operational units.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We're looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

Lilly's Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics (DMPK) team is searching for an experienced pharmaceutical scientist to lead the application of absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion (ADME) science to advance our portfolio. Working on cross-functional teams, our diverse group is multidisciplinary, applying in vitro, in vivo, and in silico approaches to mechanistically study the pharmacokinetics, absorption, and disposition of biologics/antibodies. You will serve as technical leader within the department and across portfolio cross-functional teams. This role will require engaging in experimental design and data interpretation to deliver the discovery and development portfolio of investigational targets and novel therapeutics. We are passionate about making an impact in the lives of our patients. Consider joining our efforts!

Responsibilities:
•Accountable for the delivery of scientifically integrated data packages to guide compound selection, study design, portfolio decisions, and regulatory submissions.
•Partner with cross-functional colleagues in both Discovery and Development (eg. Toxicology, Pharmacology, Chemistry, Clinical PK/PD, Clinical Pharmacology, Regulatory, and Medical) to assess drugability and optimize ADME properties to deliver drug candidates to the clinic, as well as to design and support nonclinical and clinical studies, supporting global registration packages.
•Lead R&D initiatives to grow and develop ADME/DMPK capabilities for across experimental and drug modalities including biologics/antibodies.

•Integrate in vitro, in vivo, and in silico ADME data with Biology and Chemistry understanding to define structure-activity- and structure-property-relationships and deliver favorable molecular and experimental design strategies.
•Prepare data packages and develop content in regulatory documents (eg. IB, IND, IMPD, NDA/BLA, etc.) to support global regulatory submissions (including sections 2.6.4./non-clinical pharmacokinetics and 2.7.2./clinical pharmacology) and correspondence as well as represent ADME in face-to-face discussions with regulators.
•Guide junior, peer, and upper level scientists in best and modern practices of multi-property optimization through the use of mechanistic ADME principles.
•Effectively partner to apply innovative PBPK approaches to translate and predict human PK, inform clinical plans and support registration.
•Communicate the value of mechanistic ADME approaches both internally within R&D and externally including regulatory agencies.
•Build a strong external network (e.g. academia, consortia) and keep up to date with emerging literature and science in the area.

Basic Qualifications:
Ph.D. degree in Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics, Biochemistry, or related field with 6 years or more of extensive training in the field of drug metabolism and disposition or clinical pharmacology.

Additional Skills/ Preferences:
•Experience in drug discovery and development across a variety of therapeutic areas.
•Experience with biologics/antibodies.
•Detailed understanding of pharmacokinetics, ADME, drug interactions and proficiency to communicate theory and concepts clearly.
•Ability to balance multiple projects and handle competing responsibilities.
•Experience with modeling software (e.g. SimCYP, GastroPlus, NONMEM, Matlab, etc.).
•Demonstrate strong communication skills with the ability to integrate diverse perspectives, adroitly deliver critical messaging, and influence leaders/key partners.
•Collaborative team behaviors and aspiration to build and sustain relationships with R&D customers and the wider scientific community.

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form ( for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.

Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women's Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups.

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate's education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is
$168,000 - $294,800

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly's compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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