Associate Program Director, Digital Solutions

Associate Program Director, Digital SolutionsAbbott 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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.Working at AbbottAt 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'll also have access to:Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream ofFree medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contributionTuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor's degreeA 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 FortuneA 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 scientistsAbbott 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 ResponsibilitiesDefine program scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholdersDevelop detailed program plans, schedules, and budgetsLead cross-functional teams to successfully deliver program outcomesMonitor progress, track milestones, and adjust plans as neededIdentify risks and implement mitigation strategiesManage program resources effectively, including personnel and budgetCommunicate program status, updates, and risks to stakeholders and leadershipEnsure alignment with organizational goals, quality standards, and best practicesFacilitate meetings, maintain documentation, and ensure program governanceDrive continuous improvement through lessons learned and process optimizationApply 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:Quality management system and software lifecycle requirementsProduct safety and reliability expectationsLabeling and instructions for useDesign control obligations under both US and International regulationsKey CompetenciesCommunicationAttention to detailAdaptability and resilienceSelf StarterLeadership and team collaborationStrategic thinking and decision-makingTime management and prioritizationRisk managementRequired QualificationsBachelor'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 contextDemonstrated experience of Design Controls processes, compliant with ISO 13485 standards and 21 CFR 820 regulationsWorking knowledge of FDA 510(K) and/or EU MDR regulatory requirementsDemonstrated experience in Digital Health product development processesDemonstrated success in risk management, change management, and strategic planningPMP Certification, Agile Training/CertificationExperience with Project management tools (MS Office, Smartsheets)Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneouslyStrong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skillsStrong verbal and written communication and presentation skills with ability to effectively communicate with multiple levels in the organizationAbility to influence and persuade while remaining results orientatedExperience with budgeting and financial trackingPreferred QualificationsMBA or other related advanced degreeFamiliarity with application of AI technologies in a clinical settingExperience with interoperability standards (FHIR, HL7, SMART on FHIR)Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: with us at base pay for this position is $148,700.00 - $297,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.