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Abbott Rapid Diagnostics is currently looking to recruit a

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS | EDUCATION:

• Expertise in Lateral flow technology including assay design, development, and transfer.
• Comprehensive understanding of IVD market and regulatory environment with the ability to incorporate that knowledge into strategic R&D business plans.
• Bachelor of Science in biological or medical science preferred. Master’s Degree or higher is desirable.
• 12-15 years of R&D experience with a background in the medical diagnostic industry
• Demonstrated working knowledge of design controls, QSR and all relevant regulatory requirements for the design, development, and commercialization of medical diagnostic technologies.
• Knowledge of regulations and standards (GCP) affecting IVDs and Biologics required.

• As a leader of a Global Lateral Flow R&D team, this role requires a strong commitment to understanding leading practices in product development processes, clinical program management and structures and leading teams to these practices.
• Excellent leadership and communication style with ability to influence stakeholders, peers across the business.
• Lead team to meet deliverables and hold self and team accountable for on-time delivery, right first time, financial stewardship, and predictability in all R&D activities.
• Execution and delivery of products on time for commercial launches, within defined scope, meeting product requirements, and on budget.
• Model behaviors of a learning-focused, continuous improvement mindset and be a self and team practitioner of R&D Excellence. Demonstrate enterprise and critical thinking and act in the best interest of the business over individual function.
• Key leadership role in NPI process and drives stage gate discipline and compliance.
• Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures.
• Evaluate new technologies for potential acquisition or internal funding/development.
• Work with U.S. and OUS marketing staff to enhance product launches through effective utilization of clinical study results.
• Oversight and leadership of the Lateral Flow Research and Development activities. Establish vision and strategy for the lateral flow technology and execute upon strategy to support the long-range plan and beyond.
• Accountable for the successful research, development and maintenance of key assay development knowledge and application processes.
• Provide direction for improvements to the Design Control policies and practices by maintaining and updating the Design Control Systems training function and subject matter.
• Lead internal innovation initiatives to assure organic growth of new ideas and identification of new opportunities to fuel the product pipeline.
• Develop R&D goals and oversee execution of multiple research and development projects and product support activities. Establish resource needs including staffing requirements.