Abbott's CEO on Lingo: "Technology gives us the power to digitize, decentralize and democratize healthcare, create a shared language between you and your doctor - and put more control of your health in your hands. We're creating a future that will bring you and your loved ones care that's more personal and precise. It's happening right now. And its potential is no less than incredible." 

More on Abbott Biowearables:  

• Press Release 

• Lingo Video 

Main Purpose of the Role: 

Our location in Alameda, California, currently has an opportunity for a Head of Product, our key steward of delighting customers through product. This critical role leads the Abbott Biowearables Product Innovation, Design and Management, from ideation to specification and ownership within the Agile Development Process. This role is a key stakeholder for the Strategic Planning Process and will work closely with ALB Leadership. 

What You'll Do: 

• Drive customers delight through product innovation, design, and execution across all product touchpoints (hardware, apps, services, ecosystem integrations, cloud) 

• Lead and develop a deep understanding of the market landscape, customer journey insights and technological opportunities for the biosensor technology platform; investigate, recommend, and implement new product introductions or product upgrades/changes into the ALB product portfolio 

• Own and drive the global product/country launch pipeline; communicate progress and opportunities/risks to ALB Leadership; lead the product inputs to the Strategic Planning Process 

• Lead the global product claim development and cross-functional process to substantiate the claims; provide recommendations on clinical studies to achieve necessary proof, collaborate closely with Product Marketing, Access, Sales and Clinical/Medical to amplify these claims  

• Collaborate with Product Marketing, Commercial, R&D, Clinical and Regulatory functions to maximize impact of the global launch pipeline  

• Build and lead a team of Product Owners in the Agile Software Development Process 

• Manage the Product Budget within the Commercial P&L 

Experience & Education You'll Bring: 

• Proven track record of delighting customers through consumer or direct to patient tech products  

• Demonstrated leadership skills and management experience (people, budgets) 

• Curiosity, energy, and perseverance to continuously uncover, socialize and implement delightful new product ideas with an extensive group of stakeholders 

• Experience leading and/or working closely with product management, UX design and UX research utilizing Agile Processes 

• 10 years relevant business experience 

• Advanced degree 

What We Offer: 

• Opportunity to take a leadership role in shaping, developing, and launching Lingo, a completely new category of consumer and healthcare biowearables  

• 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:  http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx 

• 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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