Abbott

Lead, Troubleshooting Strategy & Solutions

Abbott$100K — $200K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Engineering, Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering or related field.
  • 6+ years in medical device quality, technical support, or related areas.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience in a regulated medical device environment.
  • Knowledge of FDA, MDR, and quality system requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the evaluation and improvement of Troubleshooting Guides (TSGs) and Perception Codes.
  • Analyze performance and operational trends to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to develop effective troubleshooting solutions.
  • Implement enhancements to troubleshooting logic and workflows.
  • Establish metrics for evaluating TSG effectiveness.
  • Act as a representative in cross-functional forums and strategic initiatives.
  • Support stakeholder training and change management for TSG enhancements.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
  • Diverse career opportunities within Abbott.
  • Support for personal and family well-being.
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:

Lead, Troubleshooting Strategy and Solutions

The Lead, Troubleshooting Strategy & Solutions is responsible for driving the effectiveness, quality, and continuous improvement of ADC Troubleshooting Guides (TSGs) and Perception Codes. This role partners with stakeholders across Quality, Customer Service, Regulatory, Product Development, Data Analytics, PMO, and BTS to identify business needs, evaluate performance trends, and implement solutions that improve troubleshooting effectiveness, data quality, regulatory compliance, and user experience.

The individual serves as the voice of the business within the TSG organization, translating stakeholder needs into scalable, sustainable, and compliant troubleshooting solutions while leading initiatives that enhance TSG content, logic, coding strategies, and operational performance.

This is an on-site position in Alameda, California. This is not a remote position.

What You'll Work On
  • Lead the evaluation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of TSGs and Perception Codes.
  • Analyze performance data, operational trends, and stakeholder feedback to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business requirements into effective troubleshooting solutions.
  • Develop and implement enhancements to troubleshooting logic, workflows, content, and coding structures.
  • Establish and monitor metrics to evaluate TSG and Perception Code effectiveness and drive data-based decision making.
  • Represent the TSG organization in cross-functional forums, strategic initiatives, and New Product Introduction (NPI) activities.
  • Support training, stakeholder engagement, change management, and implementation of TSG and Perception Coding enhancements.
  • Ensure solutions align with applicable quality and regulatory requirements while promoting standardization and data integrity.


Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering or a related field.
  • 6+ years of experience in medical device quality, technical support, post-market activities, investigations, technical writing, business process support, or related functions.
  • Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing stakeholders without direct authority.
  • Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and project leadership skills.
  • Experience working in a regulated medical device environment.
  • Knowledge of FDA, MDR, and medical device quality system requirements.


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Divisional Information

Medical Devices

General Medical Devices:

Our medical devices help more than 10,000 people have healthier hearts, improve quality of life for thousands of people living with chronic pain and movement disorders, and liberate more than 500,000 people with diabetes from routine fingersticks.

CRM

As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias or irregular heartbeats.

Diabetes

We're focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health with life-changing products that provide accurate data to drive better-informed decisions. We're revolutionizing the way people monitor their glucose levels with our new sensing technology.

Vascular

Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive, and cost-effective products for the treatment of vascular disease.

Neuromodulation

Our Neuromodulation business includes implantable devices compatible with mobile technology to help people who suffer from chronic pain and movement disorders. These non-opioid therapies allow us to provide interventional pain therapy to patients throughout the pain continuum.

Structural Heart

Structural Heart Business Mission: Why We Exist

Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life by designing and providing device and management solutions for treating structural heart disease.

EP

In Abbott's Electrophysiology (EP) business, we're advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.

HF

In Abbott's Heart Failure (HF) business, we're developing solutions to diagnose, monitor and manage heart failure, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.

Diagnostics

We're empowering smarter medical and economic decision-making to help transform the way people manage their health at all stages of life. Every day, more than 10 million tests are run on Abbott's diagnostics instruments, providing lab results for millions of people.

Our Point of Care diagnostic portfolio spans key health and therapeutic areas, including infectious disease, cardiometabolic, informatics, and toxicology.

Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals, laboratories, and clinics around the globe. The crucial information derived from our tests, instruments, and informatics systems is often the first step in patient care decision-making for hundreds of health conditions from heart attacks to blood disorders to infectious diseases and cancers.

Our rapid diagnostics solutions are helping address some of the world's greatest healthcare challenges.

Our molecular division delivers best-in-class innovative testing solutions for people around the world to provide answers to life's critical health decisions. We help people live full and healthy lives through our accessible, molecular-based solutions.

Nutrition

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 them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.

The base pay for this position is
$100,000.00 - $200,000.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:
Operations Quality

DIVISION:
ADC Diabetes Care

LOCATION:
United States > Alameda : 2801 Harbor Bay Parkway

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:
Standard

TRAVEL:
No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

About Abbott

Abbott Careers

Joining Abbott means becoming part of a globally diverse team dedicated to making a lasting impact on human health. As a leader in healthcare innovation, Abbott provides a dynamic workplace where careers flourish through growth, leadership, and diversity training.

Opportunities at Abbott

Explore a world of opportunities with our team. Whether you're seeking job opportunities in engineering, marketing, research, or healthcare, Abbott offers a variety of positions that allow professionals to grow their careers. Our commitment to diversity and innovation is evident in every aspect of our work, fostering an inclusive culture that values each team member's contribution.

Work You'll Do

At Abbott, every role contributes to our mission of helping people live fuller lives through better health. From groundbreaking research in medical devices to advancements in pharmaceuticals, our team is at the forefront of healthcare innovation. By joining Abbott, you are not just accepting a job; you are embarking on a path of professional and personal growth.

Internship Programs

Kickstart your career with an Abbott internship. Our programs provide invaluable industry experience and a chance to develop essential skills in a real-world setting. Interns at Abbott work on projects that matter, gaining the experience and knowledge necessary to succeed in their future careers.

Professional Development

Abbott is dedicated to the continuous professional development of its employees. With access to cutting-edge technology, leadership programs, and diversity training, our team members are equipped to lead and innovate within the healthcare industry. We support your career journey with robust training programs, mentorship, and opportunities for networking and professional growth.

Benefits and Culture

Our employees enjoy comprehensive benefits designed to support their life and well-being. From health insurance to retirement plans, we ensure our team has everything they need to thrive. Abbott's culture is built on a foundation of respect and integrity, united by a shared commitment to improving health outcomes.

Join Our Team

Discover the impact you can make with a career at Abbott. We are hiring individuals who are passionate, curious, and driven to lead. Search open positions that match your skills and interests on our Jobs page. Prepare your resume, sharpen your interview skills, and get ready to join a team that's at the cutting edge of healthcare solutions.

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Explore Abbott

With a commitment to improving life through innovation, leadership, and diversity, Abbott is a place where you can fulfill your potential. See what exciting and rewarding opportunities await at Abbott by exploring our career opportunities today.

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Learn more about Abbott
Size
113,000 employees
Market Cap
$189 billion
Industry
Net Income
$4.4 billion
Founded
1944
5 Year Trend
+15.6%
Revenue
$34.6 billion
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