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.

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.

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’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 high employer contributionTuition 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 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 Opportunity

Our Diagnostics business currently has an opportunity for a Software Systems Supervisor in our Irving, TX location. The Software Systems Supervisor will be responsible for routine supervision and application of advanced engineering and/or integration and scientific principles to evaluate and provide solutions to technical problems. Oversees and may initiate the planning, organizing, performing, coordinating and/or directing of engineering and/or integration work. Identifies and routinely uses the most effective, cost efficient and best practices to execute processes, and continually evaluates their effectiveness and appropriateness.

What You’ll Work On

Develop and execute project and process plans, implement policies and procedures, and get organizational/team goals. Accountable for managing resources assigned to project tasks.Translate goals into the day-to-day activities necessary to accomplish them. Develop contingency plans to accommodate unplanned events.Responsible for supervising, developing, and motivating direct reports, provides technical guidance and functional management to support improvement initiatives in system, designs, methods, etcEnsure supervisory direct reports understand their jobs and how they will be measured against performing their jobs satisfactorily.Identify and ensure appropriate utilization of personnel resources and tools needed for activity/project.Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and direct supervisory reports.Disseminate corporate, division, R&D Core, and site-related information to supervisory direct reports. Maintain compliance with regulatory agencies, quality system and project goal, ensures necessary documentation is in place to meet quality and regulatory requirements.Ensure continual improvement in the productivity of supervisory direct reports and cross-functional teams, both on long-term projects as well as from project to project.Creating a work environment that achieves program/project objectives and supports cross-functional effectiveness by partnering with multiple groups/functions within the organization. Inclusive of but not limited to Software, Hardware, Reagents, Verification, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Project Management, Third-Party Manufacturers (TPM), etc.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) or closely related discipline.Minimum 5 years of relevant experience,

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in defining and refining system requirements and design specifications. Knowledge of Systems Engineering Principles and concepts.Experience developing and executing test plans/protocols, V&V activities, and analyzing test reports.Advanced experience in designing and developing complex software systems.Ability to provide guidance to junior team members.Advanced knowledge in modern programming languages such as C/C++/C# or Python & Agile methodologies.Advanced level of understanding of test-driven methodologies.Advanced level of knowledge with continuous integration & continues development (CI/CD)Demonstrated success in technical proficiency, creativity, and independent thought.Advanced level of understanding of design patterns.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities.Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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 growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott, and Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal. 

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.