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.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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.
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition 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.

For years, Abbott’s medical device businesses have offered technologies that are faster, more effective, and less invasive. Whether it’s glucose monitoring system, innovative therapies for treating heart disease, or products that help people with chronic pain or movement disorders, our medical device technologies are designed to help people live their lives better and healthier. Every day, our technologies 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.

The Opportunity

Our team currently has an opportunity for a Localization Coordinator II. This role will be on-site at our office either in Plano, TX; St. Paul, MN; or Sylmar, CA. The role will work under general supervision, supports the Localization Manager with the localization and translation of manuals, labels, and software to satisfy regulatory or marketing requirements and support quality speed to market.

Responsibilities

• Develops and monitors schedules for all translation projects and ensures that deadlines are met by contacting/meeting with vendors/division personnel for assigned projects. Obtains answers to questions of timing, meaning, form, format, project schedules, revision tracking, and updates to translations.
• Publishes reports on project status. Presents status reports to department management or to members of other departments, as necessary.
• Coordinates with team members to supply translation vendors with final English copy.
• Ensures that translated material conforms to graphic standards by proof reading final copy and confirming that content is an accurate translation.
• Ensures that translations are done in accordance with company policies and procedures by following applicable SOP and Work Instructions for translated material, guidelines issued by each site’s Document Control Department, and observing Notified Body regulations for translated materials.
• Oversees the preparation of files for translation. This may include, among other things, comparing versions, fixing graphic file problems, ensuring that all project components are available, obtaining part numbers, and ensuring that corrections and updates are included.
• Prepares files for publication. This may include, among other things, page proofing and creating Change Orders (COs).
• Acts as Localization Subject Matter Expert on project core teams, drawing on practical experience and expertise to guide teams through the localization process. 
• Provides Localization Coordinator-specific on-the-job training to new employees following completion of official Abbott training assignments. This may include job shadowing, peer reviews of finished work prior to implementation, and knowledge transfer during regularly scheduled meetings.
• Participates in vetting of applicants to Localization Coordinator I and contingent Localization Coordinator roles. May also participate in interview process.
• Remains current on developments in and knowledge of the company's products, markets, policies, and objectives, including regulatory requirements and restrictions.
• Supports all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
• Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree requires with preference in Liberal Arts, Languages, or related field.
• Language translation or translation project management experience.
• Requires demonstrated written and verbal communication (i.e., English grammar and style), interpersonal, facilitation, presentation, quantitative, analytical, organizational, and follow-up skills, the ability to meet deadlines as well as the ability to converse effectively with all levels of employees.
• Must possess project management skills and the ability to prioritize and handle a large volume of projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Must be highly organized and attentive to detail.
• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred.
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Ability to travel approximately 5%, including internationally.

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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

$57,300.00 – $114,700.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Project Management

     

DIVISION:

MD Medical Devices

        

LOCATION:

United States > Texas > Plano : 6901 Preston Road

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

United States > Minnesota > St. Paul > Tech Center : One St Jude Medical Drive, United States > Sylmar : 15900 Valley View Court

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Yes, 5 % of the Time

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

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

     

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

     

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

     

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf