Product Manager - Toxicology Reagents

Company: Abbott Laboratories
Location: Pomona
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

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 countriesAt Abbott, diverse ideas, perspectives, and expertise allow us to create the life-changing solutions that help people live healthier lives. In 160 countries and with businesses spanning nutrition, diagnostics, medical devices, and branded generic pharmaceuticals, Abbott offers you enormous opportunities to explore your interests and help you achieve your career and personal goals.The position of Product Manager - Toxicology Reagents serves our Toxicology business unit principally located in our Pomona, California office. The Product Manager will identify, manage and deliver global customer-centric products to market and perform best practice life cycle management and profitability for the product line. This role contributes to the successful delivery and support of products from conception to end of life.This position will be responsible for development of product definition, positioning, pricing and product lifecycle management to include market sensing, leading the product management function in new product development teams, pricing, customer communications, support, and revenue forecasts.The Product Manager will also lead new product development process from concept through commercialization, including voice of customer research, definition of customer and product requirements and value proposition, formulating and communicating global launch plans including commercialization strategy, public presentations, competitive analysis, forecasting, positioning and training of internal groups, service, support and sales.This job description will be reviewed periodically and is subject to change by management.Abbott Rapid Diagnostics is part of Abbott's Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies to support diagnostic testing which provides important information for the workplace, healthcare providers, and individuals.RESPONSIBILITIES:- Act as a bridge between teams R&D, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Sales and Applications translating business and technical requirements- Manage supply, demand, revenue, and pricing for product portfolio; update and present forecasts regularly to management, R&D and manufacturing teams- Research and be a resource for information such as market changes, products offered by the competition, benefits of Immunalysis products and their superior value to consumers- Provide product training to sales and applications for existing and new products- Analyze reports to identify opportunities, trends and potential threats with the purpose of maximizing value from all Immunalysis products- Understand the assay development, design, manufacturing and Quality Control process and final application at customer locations and support and represent customer requirements during throughout the process- Communicate with customers and gather feedback to ensure Immunalysis products are accurate, reliable, relevant, and valuable- Serve as the customer advocate interacting w/ functional partners including R&D, Manufacturing, Quality and Regulatory Assurance, Applications, Sales and Finance- Partner closely with Sales and Applications to ensure system synergies and optimal customer experiences- Where standard product management practices may not be warranted, be flexible and adapt industry knowledge to monitor, track and control efforts in ways that are practical- Identify, implement and oversee process improvements, standards and procedures to product management to ensure the highest quality end product is delivered to customers- Assist and mentor other team members in following policies and procedures within the project management area- Ensure processes area are followed in accordance to all regulations (i.e. SOX, FDA/Quality, general controls)- Apply good judgment to align project actions against company strategy- Apply disciplined, fact-based judgment to process improvement recommendations- Consistently demonstrate structured thinking while conducting strategic assessments of process improvements for the business- This position will also be required to work across time zones as needed to support project deployment schedules- Minimal travel will be required for this positionMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:- 5+ years of product management with a proven track record- BA/BS required or equivalent work experience- Able to work across time zones as needed to support project deployment schedules- Able to travel minimallyPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:- MBA- Familiar with Medical Devices, the Toxicology Industry and/or medical products manufacturing environment(s)- How to determine backlog tracking, burndown metrics, velocity, task definition, vertical slicing, acceptance criteria, definition of ready, definition of done- Deep understanding of Program and Portfolio Management- Working knowledge of Task Management/Issue Tracking software (such as JIRA, TFS, Rally), Windows operating systems, and Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Work, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, etc.- Advanced financial acumen, and project planning skills- Ability to set and meet tight deadlines and function well under pressure- Ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment- Strong situational awareness, coupled with facilitation, team building, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills is requiredCOMPETENCIES:- Analytical- Drives for results- High level of attention to detail- Focused on Teamwork & interpersonal skills- Strong communication and organizational skills- Takes InitiativeAbout AbbottAt Abbott, we're committed to helping people live their best possible life through the power of health. For more than 130 years, we've brought new products and technologies to the world -- in nutrition, diagnostics, medical devices and branded generic pharmaceuticals -- that create more possibilities for more people at all stages of life. Today, 107,000 of us are working to help people live not just longer, but better, in the more than 160 countries we serve.An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request an accommodation, please send an email to myrecruiter@alere.com.

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