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THE POSITION

• Hamburg based Site Manager of Research and Development (R&D) organization, working with the in Hamburg based team as well as actively promotes further development and innovation.

• Member of the Abbott Automation Solutions (AAS) Business Unit management team with R&D site responsibility Hamburg

• Close coordination with the development management (based in the United States) and coordination of the Cooperation with the R&D site in the United States

• The position holder leads a team of approx. 70 employees in 4 teams.

• Position reports to AAS R&D management in the United States

THE AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Full operational and strategic responsibility for the R&D area for Hamburg & Freiburg teams to support both the development of the existing solution portfolio and innovations aligned with business unit strategy.

• Leadership and motivation of the local R&D team, including the promotion of professional skills, competencies, and capabilities.

• Coordination, implementation and monitoring Research and Development

• Collaboration with global R&D sites to develop best practices in focus areas of systems, software, mechanical, and electrical engineering to support transformation of innovative ideas to developed product solutions.

• Collaboration with other departments, in particular operations, marketing, and Sales to optimize product commercialization.

• Identification and evaluation of new technologies and market trends

• Compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements

• Budget planning and control for the site R&D organization

• Monitor market and technology trends to identify new Business opportunities.

• Maintaining partnerships with external research institutions and universities

• Presentation of research results and progress compared to the management and other stakeholders.

• Ensuring efficient and effective product development through application of agile methods

• Promoting a culture of innovation and continuous improvement

• Representation of the R&D department within the business unit as well as in external Events

• Participation in cross-divisional, cross-company and/or cross-group projects

PROFIL CANDIDATE

• Completed studies in a (medical) technical or scientific field Field

• Several years of experience in a leadership role in the R&D department of a medical technology company, ideally with references to the topics of automation and/or Diagnostics

• Experience in managing and planning R&D budgets and resource planning.

• Proven success in the implementation of R&D projects

• Sound knowledge of the relevant regulatory requirements and quality standards

• Experience in dealing with agile development methods.

• Strong leadership and communication skills in decentralized structures

• Capacity for interdisciplinary and international cooperation as well as for active Networks

• Experience in (multi-)project management.

• Analytical thinking skills and problem-solving approach

• Fluent in German and English

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com