Sr Program Manager - Point of Care (Ottawa)

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.

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 will have access to:

· Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.

· 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

This position is based at our Ottawa office within the Point of Care division and requires on‑site presence four days per week, with the option to work remotely one day. The Point of Care, Diagnostics division empowers smarter medical and economic decision making to help transform the way people manage their health at all stages of life. Our Point of Care diagnostic portfolio spans key health and therapeutic areas, including Chemistry, Electrolytes, Hematology, Blood Gases, Coagulation, Endocrinology, Cardiac Markers, Neurology, and Informatics. As the Sr Program Manager (R&D) you will be accountable for leading and executing complex, cross‑functional R&D programs in accordance with the organization’s program and product development methodologies. The role partners closely with R&D leadership, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, and Commercial partners to deliver new products, line extensions, and sustaining initiatives across the product lifecycle. This role operates at a strategic level, integrating technical, regulatory, and business considerations to ensure disciplined execution, proactive risk management, and timely decision-making for priority R&D programs that directly impact enterprise strategy, portfolio planning, and commercialization success. The Sr Program Manager leads highly complex, strategic product development programs across the Point of Care portfolio. This role drives cross-functional execution through the Point of Care Business Process, from concept through commercialization, ensuring alignment of customer needs, product strategy, technical development, regulatory requirements, quality standards, and business objectives.

What You’ll Do

Strategic Program Leadership

• Lead complex, high-visibility product development programs through all phases of the Point of Care Business Process, from concept through commercialization.
• Develop and execute integrated program strategies aligned with customer needs, target product profiles, regulatory requirements, and business objectives.
• Ensure successful achievement of program goals related to scope, schedule, budget, quality, and business outcomes.
• Drive resolution of complex program challenges by balancing technical, regulatory, operational, and commercial considerations.
• Proactively identify and manage risks, dependencies, and opportunities across programs.

Portfolio and Business Management

• Support portfolio planning, program prioritization, and resource allocation activities.
• Provide strategic recommendations regarding program investments, trade-offs, resource utilization, and portfolio risks.
• Partner with business and functional leaders to ensure alignment between development activities and organizational priorities.
• Utilize program and portfolio metrics to drive data-based decision-making and improve execution effectiveness.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Lead and influence global cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Foster collaboration and accountability across R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Clinical Affairs, Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Commercial organizations.
• Facilitate executive governance reviews, milestone reviews, and strategic decision-making forums.
• Build alignment among stakeholders and drive timely decisions to maintain program objectives.

Business Process Excellence

• Champion the Point of Care Business Process and ensure disciplined execution across product development activities.
• Drive strong front-end planning, including customer needs assessment, product requirements definition, development strategy, and risk management.
• Identify opportunities to improve governance, planning, resource management, and execution processes.
• Lead initiatives that enhance predictability, efficiency, and organizational effectiveness.

Organizational Leadership

• Mentor project managers and emerging program leaders.
• Contribute to the development of program management best practices and organizational capabilities.
• Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders across the organization.

Required Qualifications

• The minimum level of education to perform this job competently is completion of a University (Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree) program in Engineering, Life Sciences or Business Administration or similar. Preferred: Advanced degree, PhD or MBA.
• Minimum ten years of experience leading complex cross-functional programs in medical devices, diagnostics, healthcare, life sciences, or other regulated industries.
• Demonstrated success leading product development programs from concept through commercialization.
• Experience working across R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Clinical Affairs, Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Commercial functions.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and stakeholders within a matrixed organization.
• Experience leading executive-level governance and decision-making processes.
• Diagnostics, medical device, pharmaceutical, or other highly regulated product development experience.
• PMO, portfolio management, or organizational transformation experience.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management credential preferred.
• Experience developing and mentoring project managers and program leaders.

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, committed to employee diversity.

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