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Responsible for the IT portfolio of Abbott Nutrition R&D, specifically the Scientific and Medical Affairs (SMA) organization. Makes sure the portfolio enhances organizational strategy through successful, consistent and predictable delivery of programs, projects and applications. Achieves this where needed supported by a small staff which partners with the business, has excellent understanding of the business processes, is aware of the evolution of technologies, and takes into account regulations relevant to the business area.

Proactively identifies areas of opportunity to apply IT for new business opportunities, process improvement, and cost efficiencies.

Provides insight to AN R&D/SMA on how to best develop and leverage IT capabilities for the organization.

Primary point of contact for overall IT needs for SMA including all Clinical Operations functions. Responsible for prioritizing demand.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Responsible for the IT portfolio of Abbott Nutrition R&D/SMA. Makes sure the portfolio enhances organizational strategy through successful, consistent and predictable delivery of programs, projects and applications. Achieves this where needed supported by a small staff which partners with the business, has excellent understanding of the business processes, is aware of the evolution of technologies, and takes into account regulations relevant to the business area.

Proactively identifies areas of opportunity to apply IT for new business opportunities, process improvement, and cost efficiencies.

Provides insight to AN R&D on how to best develop and leverage IT capabilities for the organization.

Primary point of contact for overall IT needs for a segments of AN R&D. Responsible for prioritizing demand.

Core Job Responsibilities

Strategic Thinking:

Understands and contributes to the business unit strategy and translates business strategy in an aligned IT strategy and portfolio of programs, projects and applications.

Champion change and innovation. Stimulates creativity and innovation in others. Open to new ideas. Supports those who initiate change and take risks.  Promotes a Global Perspective.

Constant awareness of evolving regulatory requirements to the specific business unit, and influence the IT stakeholders and vendors in addressing these evolutions in the most efficient way.

Business Acumen:

Understand the business of the unit, and ensure that IT solutions meet the needs of the business.

Understand the specific challenges and opportunities linked to the regulatory, legal, and economic situation of the business unit.

Consulting:

Consulting toward business process owners and business unit management on IT tools and solutions.  Recommend solutions assuring fit with BU direction, strategy and priorities. Where needed involve IT business consultants and external technology experts.

Relationship Management:

Influence and partner with business leaders (Director, Sr. Director level) to manage and align the unit IT portfolio. Close collaborate with other parts of BU IT, adjacent business departments, and external partners to ensure adequate and timely delivery of agreed services, in line with agreed service levels.

Partner and collaborate with key IT staff of other Abbott divisions in order to support cross divisional business initiatives, and explore IT synergies and efficiencies.

Portfolio & Budget Management:

Agrees with unit management and global BRM, on the portfolio of programs, projects, and applications, and ensures that unit long range plan and budgets are aligned.

In the BRM team align the unit portfolios, identify conflicts and synergies and act upon this.

Negotiates for and secures resources to meet the long range needs of the unit.

Oversee and control the unit IT budget, project capital/RCE expenditures and ROI.

Oversee the Business IT Expert team budget, project capital/RCE Expenditures

Continually look for opportunities for cost reductions and cost avoidance.

Compliance:

Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional policies and procedures.

Responsible for assessing the compliance of system solutions with regulatory requirements, inclusive of validation.

Position Accountability / Scope

Operates with goals set by the sector BRM and is accountable for the accuracy of the fit of the proposed business process improvements and the technical solution to the business needs and the information upon which the business justification and prioritization decisions are made. Also accountable for communicating the business need and drivers to development groups to assure the implementation phase can fulfill the business need.

Financial implications of the applications ranging up to $ 10MM. Cumulative project budgets ranging up to $5MM.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

Required

Minimum Education:

Bachelor degree in computer science, business administration or another discipline relevant for the healthcare industry or equivalent experience.

Desired Experience/Training Required:

7-10 years of IT experience in large or midsized multinational healthcare organization. Broad IT expertise in various disciplines like system development, and including infrastructure. Additional experience in setting IT strategy and business IT alignment.  Good organizational skills, including program/project management governance.

Strong interdisciplinary, intercultural, influence, and networking skills.  Experience with GxP validation.  Experience with vendor management.  Qualification in project management. Business unit relevant business process knowledge, as related to IT.  Deep knowledge of all technologies used or to be used by the Functional area. Strong influence and negotiating skills.  Experience leading teams - both with direct staff and indirect project teams.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

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

Paid time off

401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match

The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

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