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 113,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

About Abbott

Did you know that #Abbott is a diversified healthcare company? We create breakthrough products - in diagnostics, medical devices, nutrition and branded generic pharmaceuticals - that help you, your family and your community lead healthier lives, full of unlimited possibilities. Today, 107,000 of us are working to make a lasting impact on health in the more than 160 countries we serve.  The rise of data science with #digital technologies provides our patients and consumers with a wealth of new insights. We manufacture connected laboratory systems, wearables, sensors, and connect devices generating petabytes of data every year. #AI tools analyze this data at high speeds and funnel it back to our patients, providers and consumers in the form of useful insights.
 
 The #InnovationLab in Chicago Downtown is an accelerator for data-driven solutions at Abbott. We use state of the art #technologies to solve complex health challenges and develop cost-efficient, reliable solutions. Our location in Chicago currently has an opportunity to lead big data engineering team that develops and manages solutions used by thousands of users.  The candidate will be responsible for engineering designs, portfolio management, planning and execution of analytics solutions delivery to support Abbott mission. 

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WHAT YOU'LL DO

Primary Function

• Provide technical leadership and oversight in analytical solutions development as related to analytics initiatives
• Participate in development of technology strategies and roadmaps in big data and advanced analytics
• Use data and insight to solve business problems, drive superior customer experience and transform our business

Core Job Responsibilities

Strategic Oversight

• Collaborate with technology leaders, business partners and peer groups regarding long and short-range Advanced Analytics goals and strategy
• Recommend and drive innovative solutions, which anticipates the future direction of the business, its drivers and solution strategy
• Drive globalization of capabilities and determines redundancy and re-engineering opportunities

Technology Delivery Oversight

• Work closely with business & function partners to determine how information solutions can be leveraged to support business strategies, capabilities, and processes 
• Lead architecture team to develop Information management solutions using AWS and/or Azure services such Cloud compute, Data Pipeline, File storage & Database Service.  
• Implement and maintain compliance and controls for all relevant regulations (FDA, SOX, CFR, GDPR, HIPAA) and policies that apply to pharmaceutical, consumer good, diagnostics and medical device industries 
• Develop, execute and manage advance analytics projects within the defined scope. Expedite, manage and coordinate a multitude of interrelated project activities within the constraints of human and financial resources and changing priorities to ensure the successful completion of projects.  
• Manage communication and negotiation with supplier and partners to obtain required solution design and sizing (effort and cost estimates) 
• Coordinate resources to ensure project needs are addressed and effectively assign tasks and deliverables to team members based upon their abilities. 
• Constantly improve system performance and reliability through better tools, process, and monitoring systems 
• Drive the adoption of new technology and methods through evaluation and feasibility research 
• Supervises, motivates and mentors cross-functional /cross divisional project team of project managers, business analysts, developers, and validation analysts. 
• Serve as liaison between various business and IT teams
• Ensure compliance to Abbott quality and regulatory policies and procedures
• Partner with Product Owners to align the roadmap with the technical design and strategy.
• Review and ensure application designs are consistent, maintainable, flexible and cost -effective solutions
• Ensure effective systems operations between the suppliers and Abbott Plan/Build organization

Scope

• Part of the centralized team responsible for conceptualizing, developing and maintaining Advanced Analytics products within Abbott 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING

Experience

• 15+ years of application development experience in business intelligence, data engineering, big data platforms and/or digital products.
• Expertise in Big Data Engineering, Delivery Management in the Analytics domain, data warehousing solutions, and Data application development
• Proficient in new and emerging technologies. Experience with analytics implementation projects on Azure and/or AWS cloud
• Strong customer centric approach with outstanding leadership and organizational skills
• Ability to communicate complex quantitative analysis in a clear, precise, actionable manner
• Excellent facilitation and influence skills for insight driven culture change
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Excellent vendor management skills
• Ability to prioritize and triage deadline-driven tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Ability to manage 3-4 direct reports as well as external partner resources
• Ability to dive into solution design and engineering (Hands-On skills)
• Experience working in an FDA-regulated business (e.g. validated software related to medical, pharmaceutical, or life sciences products) is preferred. 

Education

Bachelor's degree in the field of computer science, engineering, or equivalent relevant experience/ Master's Degree preferred

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 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

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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