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# Associate Program Director, Digital Solutions

- **Company:** Abbott Laboratories
- **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $148,700.0 - $297,300.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, EHealth, Interoperability, Microsoft Office, Software Engineering, Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources, Health Level Seven International
- **Published:** October 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://abbott.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/abbottcareers/job/United-States---California---Sylmar/Associate-Program-Director--Digital-Solutions_31164560-2

## About the Role

· Communication

· Attention to detail

· Adaptability and resilience

· Self Starter

· Leadership and team collaboration

· Strategic thinking and decision-making

· Time management and prioritization

· Risk management

Required Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree in relevant field (e.g., engineering, data science, software)

· 12+ years of end-end program management experience within a medical device/biomedical/life sciences industry with a global regulatory context

· Demonstrated experience of Design Controls processes, compliant with ISO 13485 standards and 21 CFR 820 regulations

· Working knowledge of FDA 510(K) and/or EU MDR regulatory requirements

· Demonstrated experience in Digital Health product development processes

· Demonstrated success in risk management, change management, and strategic planning

 * PMP Certification, Agile Training/Certification
 * Experience with Project management tools (MS Office, Smartsheets)

· Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

· Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills

· Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills with ability to effectively communicate with multiple levels in the organization

· Ability to influence and persuade while remaining results orientated

· Experience with budgeting and financial tracking

Preferred Qualifications

· MBA or other related advanced degree

· Familiarity with application of AI technologies in a clinical setting

· Experience with interoperability standards (FHIR, HL7, SMART on FHIR)

## Description

· Define program scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders

· Develop detailed program plans, schedules, and budgets

· Lead cross-functional teams to successfully deliver program outcomes

· Monitor progress, track milestones, and adjust plans as needed

· Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies

· Manage program resources effectively, including personnel and budget

· Communicate program status, updates, and risks to stakeholders and leadership

· Ensure alignment with organizational goals, quality standards, and best practices

· Facilitate meetings, maintain documentation, and ensure program governance

· Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned and process optimization

· Apply project management methodologies and best practices.

· Prioritize and balance multiple competing priorities within and across multiple projects at the same time.

· Work in a matrix management organization with primary responsibility for project success while relying on cross-functional team members, which are not direct reports.

· Ensure compliance with all relevant standards and quality expectations for digital health and software as a medical device (SaMD), including:

o Quality management system and software lifecycle requirements

o Product safety and reliability expectations

o Labeling and instructions for use

o Design control obligations under both US and International regulations