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 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Leading an active lifestyle is important to the many people we serve. In Abbott’s Electrophysiology and Heart Failure (EPHF) division, we’re advancing the treatment of heart and vascular disease through breakthrough medical technologies, As a global leader in Mechanical Circulatory Support Therapy, our breakthrough medical device technologies help restore people's health so they can get back to living their best lives, faster. We focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart failure (HF).

Software Engineering Senior Manager  -    Burlington, MN/ St. Paul, MN 

The Software Engineering Senior Manager will be responsible for leading the software engineering team for definition, design, implementation and verification of our Mechanical Circulatory Systems. This is a highly visible role where you will join the project leadership team having an opportunity to directly interact with key stakeholders including KOLs and world-class researchers. We are seeking a highly-motivated, execution-focused leader with the ability to define roles and activities necessary for a successful product commercialization.

Job Duties:

• Build and manage a high-performance software engineering team by developing, mentoring and coaching each engineer as appropriate. Inspire and motivate the team members to achieve individual and project goals for on-time product delivery with exceptional quality

• Design and deliver software for Mechanical Circulatory Systems with best in class communication, data visualization and usability

• Drive development of software requirements, architecture and functionality - with an emphasis on modularity and portability to allow reuse. Manage and enhance software architecture and technology stack to meet future needs and scalability

• Manage the research and prototyping of new and innovative solutions; manage feasibility studies of the design to determine if capable of functioning as intended

• Lead software development efforts with various external partners and subcontractors. Work with them to ensure that the work is getting done when it needs to be and with the quality and consistency we strive to deliver to our patients. Demonstrate strong and clear accountability for project success

• Plan, execute and track projects and resources to meet goals

• Ensure compliance with Abbott quality policies, procedures, and practices

• Work effectively in cross-functional teams consisting of Clinical, Design & Usability, Marketing, R&D, Quality, and Regulatory

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Biomed Engineering, Computer Engineering or similar

• 10+ years of software or engineering experience

• 3+ years’ experience managing teams to deliver software from concept to delivery for complex systems.

• Sound decision making and risk analysis skills

• Experience working with cross-functional teams such as Marketing, Quality, and Systems Engineering to deliver on project commitments

• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to set goals and provide positive and constructive feedback respectfully to build positive relationships and improve business results.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly to upper management and other stakeholders in different functions at various levels

• Strong organizational, planning, and follow-up skills and ability to hold others accountable

• Ability to work effectively a fast-paced changing environment.

• Ability to travel approximately 15%.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advance level degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Biomed Engineering, Software Engineering or related discipline

• Experience in the Class III Medical Devices domain

• 3+ years’ experience in Medical device development and/or other highly regulated industry.

• Hands on experience with software development in a regulated environment

ABOUT ABBOTT

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 107,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. 

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 generous tuition assistance  plus student loan 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 

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:  www.abbottbenefits.com  

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. 

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