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.

Senior Product Development Scientist

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You will also have access to:

Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistanceFinancial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plansHealth care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, large free employee onsite gym with trainer led courses available Mon-Fri. Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits start day 1.Vacation – 3 weeks accrued vacation (1st yr. is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays.401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match of 5%Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting or paying off a bachelor’s degree.A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Columbus, OH location in the Nutrition Division. In Research & Development, our ambition is providing innovative high-quality products, creating sustainable value, delivering superior user experience, and enhancing health outcomes at all stages of life. 

What You’ll Work On

Day to day activities may include but are not limited to the following:

Primary Function:

Develop nutritional products for commercial launch in global markets by creating new formulations which will deliver improvements to product claims, comply with regulatory requirements and/or reduce product cost.Independently lead the technical development of nutritional products of various complexity. 

Major Responsibilities:

Plan and execute experimental designs to optimize the nutrient, microbiological, organoleptic, and physical quality of new and/or improved products while adhering to relevant internal and external constraints.Interpret test results and develop conclusions and action plans.  Communicate through verbal and written updates and reports.Execute commercial production readiness activities on new formulations through the launch of the product.Act as lead product developer on cross-functional business teams including Marketing, Operations, Quality, Purchasing, Regulatory and Legal.  Lead project Technical Team meetings.Serve as product formulation subject matter expert supporting all areas of the business (Marketing, Commercial Operations, Quality Assurance, etc.).

Accountability/Scope:

Conceive, design, conduct, and lead formulation development efforts for challenging global projects to make them feasible and ready for commercial production.Build by growing knowledge and skills and providing relevant guidance to help indirect/direct reports advance in the organization.Deliver new and improved products with quality, accuracy, and expediency by executing development plans, providing recommendations and required documents, and identify and communicating levels of risk.Innovate by proposing process and/or product improvements that benefit R&D and the customer.  Challenge assumptions, problem solve, and determine root cause for technical issues.Embrace the organization's vision and strategy and influence project strategy by understanding the larger business context and creating role-appropriate strategies.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, YOU’LL BRING  

Required:

BS in Food Science or related scientific field required.  BS with 8+ years of relevant experience, MS with 4+ years relevant experience, or PhD with 2+ years of relevant experience preferred.Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong analytical skills, and attention to detail a must.

Preferred:

Self-starter with a proven ability to work collaboratively on teams and with cross-functional colleagues.Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects and adapt in a speed oriented, rapidly changing environment.Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

MISC:

Ability to stand for long periods of time (up to 6 hours) and lift 25 lbs. to execute and support R&D trials.This is not a remote role but an onsite role.There is no relocation assistance offered for this role.

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* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

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 $83,000.00 – $166,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.