Director IT, Product Technology – Medical Devices

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Service Delivery

• Develop and execute the IT strategy for hybrid cloud shared services supporting connected medical devices and patient/clinic-facing systems.
• Design and implement an operational model that ensures efficient, effective, and scalable IT service delivery.
• Provide secure, reliable platforms that enable Abbott business partners to focus on customer-facing application development, data analytics, and AI.

Team Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead and inspire multiple IT teams in a collaborative, innovative environment.
• Identify, recruit, and retain top IT talent aligned with company goals and culture.
• Create and execute professional development programs, offering training, mentorship, and career growth opportunities.
• Establish performance metrics and feedback processes to drive continuous improvement.
• Develop succession plans and identify future IT leaders.
• Foster a positive, high-performance culture that promotes engagement, innovation, and continuous learning.

Security, Compliance & Risk Management

• Implement robust security measures to protect patient data and device integrity.
• Ensure all IT solutions comply with healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA, FDA) and industry standards (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001).
• Provide secure, scalable platforms with built-in compliance and monitoring.
• Lead the organization through audits and assessments successfully.

Collaboration & Innovation

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to anticipate business needs and identify scaling opportunities through centralized hosting.
• Partner with corporate IT and other functions to share best practices and leverage enterprise-wide capabilities.
• Work with vendors and partners to procure and manage technology solutions.
• Stay current on emerging technologies and trends in connected medical devices, IT infrastructure, and cybersecurity.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement across IT services.

Operational Excellence

• Support 24/7 global operations while adapting to team and business growth.
• Use data analytics to inform decision-making and enhance IT and cybersecurity capabilities.

Qualification & Requirements

Education:

• BS Computer Science, Engineering or related field required. MS Computer Science or MBA preferred.

Minimum Experience/Training:

• 15+ years experience in IT or other related technical field.
• 5+ years managing or directing technical delivery teams
• Proven understanding of and experience in managing teams for compliance of key industry compliance certifications, including SOCII, ISO27001, and FedRAMP
• Experience managing and providing direction on architecture for infrastructure, including cloud services, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC), NoOps, and CI/CD pipeline tools such as Terraform, Chef, Gitlab, Inspec, etc.
• Proven success managing teams using Agile and Scrum methodologies, including applying them to IaC and the delivery of platforms and services that can be consumed by Product teams for application deployment and usage

Transferrable skills needed:

• Strong organizational skills, including program/project governance
• Strong interdisciplinary, intercultural, influence, and networking skills
• Strong influence and negotiating skills with all levels of stakeholders
• Experience with selecting and managing suppliers in a large multinational organization
• Experience managing through others; leading teams with at least one level of management layer (not all directs)
• Clear and competent communication skills in English

Preferred:

• 5+ years managing or directing technical delivery teams in the Medical Device and connected products space
• 10+ years of cyber security experience and expertise
• Experience with medical device security and regulatory requirements as they relate connected product strategy

Benefits

• Insurance Benefits
• Retirement Benefits
• Vacation Policy
• Other Perks and Benefits…