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 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

We are seeking a Manager, Device Accountability who will lead a team responsible for the global oversight of investigational inventory across clinical studies, ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and strategic alignment with study objectives while also leading and developing a team of Device Accountability Specialists. This role combines people leadership with subject matter expertise in clinical inventory management, supporting both domestic and international study sites.

The manager partners cross-functionally to ensure investigational product availability, supports demand planning initiatives, and drives continuous improvement across processes and systems. This role is accountable for audit readiness, aging inventory resolution, and the development of inventory management strategies that enable efficient study execution. The Manager works independently with minimal guidance, ensuring compliance with study protocols, domestic and international Good Clinical Practices (GCP), applicable regulatory standards, and Abbott Standard Operating Procedures. The Manager, Device Accountability will work on-site at either our Maple Grove, MN, Sylmar, CA or Plano, TX locations.

What You’ll Work On

Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of Device Accountability Specialists.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
- Set clear goals and performance expectations aligned with organizational priorities.

Global Inventory Oversight
- Manage investigational inventory across global clinical study sites and global warehouses ensuring product availability for patient enrollment.
- Monitor and resolve aging inventory issues and ensure timely reconciliation and product release authorization procedures.
- Support international regulatory compliance and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.
Subject Matter Expertise
- Serve as the primary point of contact for device accountability processes and systems, Humanitarian Device Exemption, and Expanded or emergency access processes.
- Provide guidance and training to internal stakeholders on inventory best practices and compliance requirements.
- Serve as a device accountability subject matter expert per FDA guidance, applicable local requirements, GCP/GDP, and Abbott SOPs and Work Instructions. Serve as subject matter expert for Humanitarian Device Exemption and global expanded or emergency access product release.
Strategic & Operational Planning
- Collaborate with Clinical Operations, Regulatory, and Supply Chain teams to support demand planning and forecasting.
- Develop and implement inventory management strategies that optimize product flow and minimize waste.
Process Improvement & Documentation
- Lead and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
- Author and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions to ensure consistency and audit readiness.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with global teams in Customer Service, clinical, supply chain/demand planning, warehouse, clinical and sales field, and Quality (and more) teams to ensure seamless process.
- Participate in cross-functional forums to align on study timelines, product needs, and operational risks.
Additional Responsibilities
- Develops an understanding of current clinical regulations and common industry practices with regards to inventory management and seeks continuing education about Abbott devices and therapies.
- Manages projects and process improvement efforts that are critical to help support departmental goals and objectives concerning inventory management.
- Attends and leads both individual study team and cross functional program management group meetings.
- Author and maintain study level inventory management plans and product release authorizations.
- May support tasks and meetings outside normal US business hours (urgent access to restricted devices, meetings with teams outside the U.S. time zones).

Required Qualifications

Associate’s degree
Minimum 7 years related experience

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college. Preferably with an academic focus in natural science, pre-medicine, nursing, bioengineering, or a related academic field.
Demonstrated success in people leadership, including coaching, performance management, and team development.
Experience in SAP, supply chain or logistics management.
2 - 5 years clinical research experience per-market study experience.
Proven experience in clinical inventory management or related field.
Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, presentation, analytical, organizational, technical writing, and problem-solving skills.
Able to interpret clinical data, meet deadlines and work effectively with all levels of employees.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant clinical applications. The ability to work independently and troubleshoot complex problems.
The ability to exchange straightforward information, ask questions, and check for understanding.
An understanding of all aspects of clinical research, specifically medical device or pharmaceutical trials.
A general familiarity with cardiac, vascular, and/or neuromodulation technologies.
Previous related experience in research within a clinical or corporate setting or relevant clinical experience in a clinical/hospital environment.
Work habits include organization, coordination of many tasks, accuracy, and attention to detail.

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

$97,300.00 – $194,700.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Clinical Affairs / Statistics

DIVISION:

MD Medical Devices

LOCATION:

United States > Maple Grove : 6820 Wedgwood Road N.

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

United States > Sylmar : 15900 Valley View Court, United States > Texas > Plano : 6600 Pinecrest

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Yes, 5 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Awkward/forceful/repetitive (arms above shoulder, bent wrists), Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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Manager, Device Accountability (on-site)

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