Associate Program Director, Digital Solutions

Abbott Medical Devices, with revenue of $21B in 2025, is a global leader in providing life changing technology for the management and treatment of people living with chronic conditions including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, chronic pain, and movement disorders.

The Digital Solutions organization reports in the Medical Devices group and is responsible for leveraging digitally enabled technology to increase patient access to care and provide our customers with best-in-class experiences that support our collective mission to improve patient outcomes.

The Associate Program Director, Digital Solutions is responsible for organizing and executing a portfolio of programs to support the product development pipeline. The role is responsible for leading cross-functional teams from program initiation to commercialization to meet agreed milestones and deliverables within the program’s allocated budget. The role serves as the face of the program portfolio while including reporting core team progress, risks/mitigations, key challenges and proposed resolutions etc, to senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

· Define program scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders

· Develop detailed program plans, schedules, and budgets

· Lead cross-functional teams to successfully deliver program outcomes

· Monitor progress, track milestones, and adjust plans as needed

· Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies

· Manage program resources effectively, including personnel and budget

· Communicate program status, updates, and risks to stakeholders and leadership

· Ensure alignment with organizational goals, quality standards, and best practices

· Facilitate meetings, maintain documentation, and ensure program governance

· Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned and process optimization

· Apply project management methodologies and best practices.

· Prioritize and balance multiple competing priorities within and across multiple projects at the same time.

· Work in a matrix management organization with primary responsibility for project success while relying on cross-functional team members, which are not direct reports.

· Ensure compliance with all relevant standards and quality expectations for digital health and software as a medical device (SaMD), including:

o Quality management system and software lifecycle requirements

o Product safety and reliability expectations

o Labeling and instructions for use

o Design control obligations under both US and International regulations

Key Competencies

· Communication

· Attention to detail

· Adaptability and resilience

· Self Starter

· Leadership and team collaboration

· Strategic thinking and decision-making

· Time management and prioritization

· Risk management

Required Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (e.g., engineering, data science, software)

· 12+ years of end-end program management experience within a medical device/biomedical/life sciences industry with a global regulatory context

· Demonstrated experience of Design Controls processes, compliant with ISO 13485 standards and 21 CFR 820 regulations

· Working knowledge of FDA 510(K) and/or EU MDR regulatory requirements

· Demonstrated experience in Digital Health product development processes

· Demonstrated success in risk management, change management, and strategic planning

• PMP Certification, Agile Training/Certification
• Experience with Project management tools (MS Office, Smartsheets)

· Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

· Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills

· Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills with ability to effectively communicate with multiple levels in the organization

· Ability to influence and persuade while remaining results orientated

· Experience with budgeting and financial tracking

Preferred Qualifications

· MBA or other related advanced degree

· Familiarity with application of AI technologies in a clinical setting

· Experience with interoperability standards (FHIR, HL7, SMART on FHIR)

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The base pay for this position is

$148,700.00 – $297,300.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Project Management

DIVISION:

MD Medical Devices

LOCATION:

United States > Sylmar : 15900 Valley View Court

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Yes, 15 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

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