Project Manager — Abbott
- Location
- Zurich
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 2 days ago
Role overview
Thoratec Switzerland GmbH is part of the medical device division of Abbott Laboratories , a fortune 500 company with over 115’000 employees worldwide.
We are the global market leader for implantable and extracorporeal blood pumps based on magnetic levitation technology.
Our life-saving systems, which we develop and manufacture in Zurich, are used for advanced heart failure patients needing short- or long-term circulatory support.
- Thoratec Switzerland GmbH is part of the medical device division of Abbott Laboratories , a fortune 500 company with over 115’000 employees worldwide.
- We are the global market leader for implantable and extracorporeal blood pumps based on magnetic levitation technology.
- We are looking for service-oriented person with a strong maker mentality who would like to be part of our enthusiastic team with broad responsibilities.
- Do you have what it takes?
Main responsibilities
- We are looking for service-oriented person with a strong maker mentality who would like to be part of our enthusiastic team with broad responsibilities.
- Do you have what it takes?
Application process
- project management best practices and lean principles for the improvement of products and processes both internally and at suppliers in alignment with regulatory requirements.
- Plan and manage Project Expense (PEx) to execute remediation activities at suppliers.
- Manage the project budget with accurate forecast, incl. mid- and end month reporting.
- Report regularly the project health status to executive management.
- Effective stakeholder management both internally (project sponsor, steering committee members etc.) and externally (e.g. suppliers, services etc.)
- Establish effective lines of communication and feedback with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality Control, Engineering, regulatory and R&D to ensure prompt attention and resolution of conditions that adversely affect quality or reliability. What We're Looking For
- MS Engineering or equivalent knowledge.
- 3 – 10 of experience in Engineering
Additional details
- We are looking for a motivated and talented Project Manager SET
- Provide technical support to other functions if required.
- Apply project management best practices and lean principles for the improvement of products and processes both internally and at suppliers in alignment with regulatory requirements.
- Establish effective lines of communication and feedback with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality Control, Engineering, regulatory and R&D to ensure prompt attention and resolution of conditions that adversely affect quality or reliability. What We're Looking For
- Strong experience developing supplier relationships Good financial skills and business acumen
- Basic understanding of the regulatory and quality system requirements. Optional: Lean Six Sigma certificate
Notes and original content
- Your Role & Impact
- What You'll Do
- Establish effective lines of communication and feedback with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality Control, Engineering, regulatory and R&D to ensure prompt attention and resolution of conditions that adversely affect quality or reliability.
- What We're Looking For
- Strong experience developing supplier relationships
- Good financial skills and business acumen
- Basic understanding of the regulatory and quality system requirements.
- Optional: Lean Six Sigma certificate
Questions about this listing
What salary does Abbott offer for this role?
Abbott lists CHF 101'500 - 154'000 gross per year for this position in Zurich. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Abbott offer?
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Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
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