GS1 SENIOR CONSULTANT at Abbott Laboratories

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.

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

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.

The Opportunity

As a SME for the adoption and implementation of GS1 global standards, this role provides technical/process guidance and leadership on adoption and implementation of GS1 global standards, which are used by all Abbott businesses for all Abbott products, to meet regulatory and customer requirements, e.g., US FDA UDI Rule, EU MDR/IVDR, healthcare provider/retailer requests, and customer EDI adoption using GLNs/GTINs. GS1 SENIOR CONSULTANT coordinates and leads major cross-divisional, multi-country initiatives that address industry and compliance requirements. Maintains relationships with key leaders internally (Regulatory, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Customer Master, etc.) and externally (GS1, Regulators, Industry Associations, etc.) organizations to collaborate with and influence these industry stakeholders and regulators in the adoption and implementation of standards.  

What You’ll Work On

This position reports to the Director in the Global Standards and Serialization Office.

Training and Education - Develop, implement and maintain a curriculum of GS1 training materials related to GS1 Standards adoption and compliance. Provide the appropriate training and education in various media forms as needed on a global basis.

Maintaining Relationships-

• Actively engage with GS1 US and GS1 Global organizations.
• Maintain relationships with GS1 staff members, thought leaders and supply chain partners while assisting less seasoned staff members in establishing their GS1 relationships.
• Maintain internal relationships with senior staff members and management across the enterprise, including but not limited to the Regulatory, Quality, Manufacturing Ops, Commercial, Customer Service, Supply Chain, and Information Technology organizations.

This individual is expected to function with minimal supervision and perform the following:

• Business process owner for the adoption of EDI by customers using GLNs/GTINs.
• Program Management for GS1 and UDI related activities – US FDA UDI Rule, EU MDR/IVDR, and emerging UDI requirements around the globe.
• Responsible for overall successful implementation of GS1 Standards across divisional/global boundaries – barcoding, UDI regulation.
• This position will function primarily through influence rather than authority.  The position will interact with multiple levels across the Enterprise and will be required to hold the organization accountable for implementation of GS1-related regulations and requirements.
• Responsible for the implementation of training and education plans that keep the entire supply chain audience up-to-date on GS1 standards and in compliance with approved policies and procedures around GS1 standards.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional policies and procedure.
• Accountable for program budget spend and timely deliverables.
• Performs related duties as assigned or requested by director of GSSO.

Minimum Experience & Education Required:

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Science plus 10+ years of related work experience in the life science industry, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. The incumbent must possess general depth and breadth with GS1 standards.

• 10+ years of experience with a minimum of 6 years managing projects, including 3+ years of combined leadership experience in multi-divisional or cross-functional projects.
• 3+ years of experience running multiple projects simultaneously.
• Expertise in Global GS1 standards.
• 2+ years of experience with US FDA UDI.
• Deep understanding of the health/life science industry.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office tools (Visio, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook). 
• Quantitative and analytical thinking
• Strong capabilities in relationship, client management and strategic thinking.
• Provide leadership for implementation guidelines and processes to ensure seamless transitions.
• Experience in driving communications concerning implementation plans on enterprise, divisional and country level.
• Strategic experience in data management / data analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively across international and cultural boundaries.

Preferred Qualifications

• Highly motivated result driven individual that possesses a good foundation in analytical thinking.
• Strategic planning and execution
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Excellent analytical and conceptual skills
• Strong program management and team building skills
• Experienced in developing and executing program objectives
• Self-directed and requires minimal supervision
• The role must maintain GS1 standards expertise and be effective at applying/implementing requirements that support goals – regulatory and customer.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite tools and SharePoint

Supervisory responsibilities:

• Provide direct supervision of contract resources to meet objectives

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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 $125,300.00 – $250,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.