Posted:
11/25/2025, 3:41:23 AM
Location(s):
Santa Clara, California, United States ⋅ California, United States
Experience Level(s):
Senior
Field(s):
Finance & Banking
Working at Abbott
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The Opportunity
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.
We are recruiting an R&D manager to join our Ventures organization. This is a unique opportunity to join the transcatheter mitral valve replacement program that is developing a novel technology solution for patients suffering from mitral valve disease who could benefit from transfemoral prosthetic mitral valve replacement. The individual who fills this role will play a pivotal part in the design, development, and testing of the next Gen TMVR delivery system from early concept TDP through PDP development. The candidate will be responsible for providing engineering expertise in its creation and leadership of the technical direction of the engineering team.
Hiring Manager – Lior Noyovitch
What You’ll Work On
LEAD hands-on technical management by actively engaging with engineering teams to solve complex problems and drive project success.
BUILD decision trees and scenario models that balance technical feasibility, budget constraints, timelines, and scope.
GROOM and hire top talent while fostering a high-performance culture through mentorship and development.
COLLABORATE with cross-functional stakeholders to influence decisions and align priorities toward achieving business objectives.
INTEGRATE technical considerations with financial and operational requirements to ensure robust, scalable solutions.
DRIVE risk-aware decision-making processes that account for time-critical milestones and strategic business needs.
CONTRIBUTE to all phases of design control, ensuring compliance and quality throughout development.
SPIN CAD models to support design iterations and provide technical input on product architecture.
MANAGE change orders (COs) effectively to maintain documentation integrity and project alignment.
EXECUTE hands-on testing and validation activities to confirm performance and reliability of designs.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Minimum 10 years of medical device development experience. Post Graduate experience of a relevant nature contributes to years of experience.
Previous experience successfully managing direct reports and structuring work for others in work breakdowns and gants for program management.
High level verbal and written communication skills.
Expertise using SolidWorks.
Preferred Qualifications
Hands-on experience with TMVR trans-catheter heart valve delivery systems.
Advance degree in a technical field.
Extensive knowledge of metals and polymers used in the catheter medical device industry.
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
$128,000.00 – $256,000.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
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Website: https://abbott.com/
Headquarter Location: Illinois City, Illinois, United States
Employee Count: 1001-5000
Year Founded: 1944
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt
Industries: Biotechnology ⋅ Emergency Medicine ⋅ Genetics ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Health Diagnostics ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Medical ⋅ Medical Device ⋅ Nutrition ⋅ Pharmaceutical