Abbott

Manager, Talent Acquisition - Commercial

Abbott$99K — $198K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • 6+ years of full cycle recruiting experience; 3 years in-house.
  • Experience in healthcare or related industries across various functions.
  • Ability to partner with senior leaders to influence talent strategies.
  • Expertise in direct sourcing and recruitment marketing.
  • Leadership experience in managing teams or projects.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and direct a TA team to attract top talent across multiple functions.
  • Establish effective recruitment processes and ensure high-quality hiring standards.
  • Act as a strategic talent advisor aligning recruitment with business goals.
  • Drive and execute expansion initiatives collaborating with stakeholders.
  • Oversee full-cycle recruiting for leadership and critical roles.
  • Implement innovative recruiting strategies to engage top talent.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for continuous learning in a diverse culture.
  • Access to a comprehensive cancer diagnostics portfolio.
  • Work with a global healthcare leader in personalized treatment.
  • Contribute to life-changing diagnostic technology advancements.
  • Onsite role in Madison, promoting team collaboration.
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Talent Acquisition Manager - Commercial who is passionate about leading high-performing recruiting teams and delivering strategic, consultative talent solutions. You'll have the opportunity to lead a team of talent acquisition professionals supporting the Abbott Cancer Diagnostics division.

In this role, you will partner closely with business leaders and Business HR to attract and hire top talent, deliver a best-in-class candidate and hiring manager experience, and leverage data and insights to continuously evolve our TA strategy, all while ensuring strong team engagement and performance.

Abbott's Cancer Diagnostics business was established through the acquisition of Exact Sciences, bringing Exact Sciences' full cancer screening and diagnostics portfolio, including Cologuard, Oncotype DX, Cancerguard, and Oncodetect, into Abbott. Together, we're advancing the early detection of cancer and the precision oncology tools that guide personalized treatment decisions, helping patients and providers act on cancer earlier and more precisely. Our combined portfolio and global reach allow us to bring life-changing diagnostic technology to more patients, providers, and health systems worldwide.

This position works onsite at our Madison, WI location.

What You'll Work On
  • Provide leadership and direction to a team of TA professionals to attract high caliber talent across non-commercial functions and foster a continuous learning environment that champions a diverse and equitable culture.
  • Establish the most effective recruitment processes and selection practices. Execute with high quality hiring standards to meet established metrics and provide exceptional candidate experiences.
  • Serve as a strategic talent advisor to business leaders and Business HR, aligning recruiting strategies to workforce plans, growth initiatives, and evolving business priorities.
  • Drive and execute key projects and expansion initiatives, partnering with local and regional relationship managers and cross-functional stakeholders as needed.
  • Lead full-cycle recruiting for leadership roles and critical, hard-to-fill positions from role definition through offer negotiation and leveraging sourcing partners when appropriate.
  • Implement cost-effective recruiting strategies, including direct sourcing initiatives and innovative attraction campaigns to engage and nurture top talent.


Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
  • 6+ years of full cycle recruiting experience, 3 years of in-house TA experience.
  • Full-cycle recruiting experience within healthcare or adjacent industries across main functions: commercial, manufacturing, scientific, and corporate function.
  • Proven ability to partner with business leaders at the director plus level to influence hiring strategies and deliver against recruiting objectives.
  • Subject matter expertise in direct sourcing strategies and recruitment marketing, with a demonstrated ability to engage and convert passive talent.
  • Team leadership experience over a single contributor team or indirect leadership over resources assigned to a project.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience recruiting for Operations, Quality, R&D roles.
  • Team leadership experience with a strong track record of coaching, mentoring, and developing recruiters.
  • Strong analytical mindset, with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable talent strategies.
  • Demonstrated project management skills, including delivering against timelines and anticipating downstream business impact


The base pay for this position is
$99,300.00 - $198,700.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:
Recruiting

DIVISION:
CHR Corporate Human Resources

LOCATION:
United States > Madison : 1 Exact Lane

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:
Standard

TRAVEL:
Yes, 20 % of the Time

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.

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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.

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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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