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Abbott Laboratories

# R&D Program Manager

United States - Minnesota - Plymouth Manager or lead $113,300.00 – $226,700.00 Research & Science 

Listed on Abbott Laboratories’s official careers site. Posted October 21, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Abbott Laboratories’s careers site →](https://abbott.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/abbottcareers/job/United-States---Minnesota---Plymouth/R-D-Program-Manager_31165456-1)

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## 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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

### JOB DESCRIPTION

R&D Program Manager Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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 of. Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The Opportunity This position works out of our Plymouth, MN location for our Electrophysiology Medical Device business.

In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives. The R&D Program Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and closing catheter or implantable device projects on time, within budget, and within scope. This role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, managing resources, mitigating risks, and ensuring stakeholders are informed and aligned throughout the project lifecycle.

What You’ll Work On

### Key Responsibilities
- Drive product development execution with a cross-functional team to achieve project contract deliverables (product, features, COGS, timeline, capacity, etc.)
- Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables from concept through commercialization in collaboration with stakeholders
- Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets with input from the cross-functional team Monitor progress, track milestones, and adjust plans as needed
- Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks, issues, and dependencies while ensuring timely escalation and resolution.
- Manage project resources effectively, including personnel and budget
- Balance development speed with feature scope while meeting Abbott’s high quality expectations
- Communicate project status, updates, and risks to stakeholders and leadership
- Ensure alignment with organizational goals, quality standards, and best practices
- Facilitate meetings, maintain documentation, and ensure project governance
- Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned and process optimization

### Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- 10+ years of leadership experience in a medical device, biomedical or high technology industry Minimum
- 4+ years of project management experience
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills Experience with budgeting and financial tracking Experience with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint)
- Familiarity with project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid)

### Preferred Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP), and/or advanced degree(s) in Engineering, Sciences, Business Administration or related discipline Experience in Medical Device industry, with project management experience Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills

### Key Competencies

Leadership and team collaboration Strategic thinking and decision-making Time management and prioritization Risk management Communication Attention to detail Adaptability and resilience Self-Starter Success Metrics On-time and on-budget project delivery Stakeholder satisfaction Quality of deliverables Effective risk mitigation Team performance and engagement

### What We Offer

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

### We offer
- A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority
- Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled
- 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
- Apply Now
- Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com
- Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life.

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott, and on X @AbbottNews. The base pay for this position is $113,300.00 – $226,700.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

### JOB FAMILY

Product Development DIVISION: EP Electrophysiology LOCATION: United States \> Minnesota \> Plymouth: 5050 Nathan Lane N ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 5 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday) Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

### EEO is the Law link - English

[http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf](http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf) EEO is the Law link - Espanol: [http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf](http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf)

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Oct 21, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 27, 2026
- Last checked: Nov 10, 2026
- Listed for: 20 days
- Location: United States - Minnesota - Plymouth
- Pay: $113,300.00 – $226,700.00[Apply on Abbott Laboratories’s careers site →](https://abbott.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/abbottcareers/job/United-States---Minnesota---Plymouth/R-D-Program-Manager_31165456-1)

## Hiring at Abbott Laboratories
- Open jobs: 2,459
- New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections
- Tracked since: Jul 10, 2026

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