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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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 .
Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
An excellent retirement savings plan with 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
This position works out of our Maple Grove, Minnesota or Temecula, California locations
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
TheAssociate Business Systems Consultantwill be responsible for working closely with Abbott Medical Devices Supply Chainbusiness partners and serve as the liaison between business partners and shared services delivery teams. This role will ensure business needs and requirements are being addressed across the business and technology lifecycle (ideation, plan, build, and run). In performing these activities, this role will be responsible for:
Demand management and program oversight
IT capital and expense financial projections and planning
Oversight of IT systems performance and improvement opportunities
Identifying technology solutions to meet evolving business needs with an excellent understanding of the application and technology lifecycle management.
Candidate should be aware of the evolution of technologies and consider regulations relevant to the global medical device environment.
BUSINESS ACUMEN
Deep understanding of business strategy and processes and ensure IT solutions meet the needs of the business.
Understand the specific challenges and opportunities linked to the regulatory, legal and economic situation across countries and business units.
CONSULTING
Consult senior leadership on IT systems lifecycle, tools and solutions.
Recommend solutions assuring alignment with organization direction, vision and priorities. Where needed, involve business relationship managers and IT business consultants, as well as external expertise.
Develop, propose, and implement innovative solutions to improve business outcomes in support of business strategies.
RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
PROJECT AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
PEOPLE SKILLS
Responsible for maintaining healthy relationships between the business stakeholders and the IT delivery teams.
Responsible for creating and ensuring a productive, collaborative, and accountable team environment.
COMPLIANCE
DECISION MAKING
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, YOU WILL BRING:
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree incomputer science, engineeringor related field of study relevant for working in technology.
Preferred certificates - SAP certificates, Software validation / Life Cycle management (e.g., GAMP 5), IT Service Management certified (e.g., ITIL)
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
7+ years international business experience (working for multi-national/Global) – 5 years in project management.
Strong experience in engaging withSupply Chain business environmentand solid understanding of ERP and planning/forecasting solutions, supply chain tools, accounting/finance systems, manufacturing systems and reporting/analytics solutions.
Proven track record in IT-Business roles like functional application support, architecture, key user roles, project management, etc.
Experience with enterprise-level ERP systems (e.g.,SAP).
Experience with Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Advanced Planning tools (e.g., APO, IBP).
Experience with business process analysis, business capability and process mapping and business case creation.
Working experience in regulated environments likeHealthcare / Pharma / MedTech,etc. Good overview of key processes in pharmaceutical industry.
IT compliance & governance experience.
Experience withGxP validationand large-scale IT implementations (e.g., SAP, ERP, CRM, QSM, PLM, etc.)
Working experience in the application life cycle domain: requirements definitions with business, applications selection, deployment, support, upgrade, interfacing, and decommissioning.
Understanding of business administration and finance.
Experience in developing and implementing applications in an FDA/GXP environment.
Technology Lifecycle Management, Product Lifecycle Management, and Document Management.
Experience leading teams - both with direct staff and indirect project teams including SAP, Supply Chain tools and analytics.
Preferred Experience:
Med Device/Healthcare/ Pharmabackground.
Proven track record in Supply Chain Organization which refers to Global Supply Chain group, Regional Supply Chain functions and Supply Chain groups in Manufacturing Sites and Distribution Centers.
Pharma/Medical Device commercial, development, and manufacturing business process knowledge, as related to IT.
Strong organizational skills including program/project governance.
Strong interdisciplinary, intercultural, and networking skills
Strong influence management and negotiation skills.
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* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.
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.
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The base pay for this position is
$72,700.00 – $145,300.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
IT Services & Solutions Delivery
DIVISION:
BTS Business Technology Services
LOCATION:
United States > Temecula : 41093 County Center Drive
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
United States > Maple Grove : 6820 Wedgwood Road N.
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Not specified
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable
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.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf
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