A global healthcare organization is seeking a skilled project manager to lead complex digital health and laboratory informatics projects across the United States. This role fits someone who is structured, detail focused, and comfortable guiding technical projects from start to finish. The work supports laboratories and hospitals that rely on accurate data to guide patient care.
This role is shared by a third party on behalf of Abbott Laboratories. Abbott continues to invest in digital health and laboratory informatics to support faster decisions, safer care, and better outcomes. As demand for connected lab systems grows, the company is expanding its project leadership team to support customers during implementation.
Job summary
Position: Digital Health Solutions Project Manager, Lab Informatics
Company: Abbott Laboratories
Location: Remote, United States
Employment: Full time
Salary Range: $85,300 to $170,700 per year
Job Category: Digital health, lab informatics, project management
Travel Required: Up to 50 percent
About the company
Abbott Laboratories is a global healthcare company that develops products used across diagnostics, medical devices, nutrition, and medicines. Its diagnostic systems support hospitals, laboratories, and clinics worldwide. Test results from Abbott systems often guide the first steps in patient care.
The company employs more than one hundred thousand people across more than one hundred sixty countries. Abbott focuses on science, quality, and long term health impact. Teams work to improve access to care while meeting strict quality and regulatory standards.
Abbott promotes a work environment where people can grow, learn, and build lasting careers. Employees are supported through health benefits, retirement plans, and education programs.
Role overview
The Digital Health Solutions Project Manager leads the delivery of lab informatics and digital health projects. This role owns the full project lifecycle, from planning through completion. The project manager is fully accountable for scope, schedule, and delivery.
This position works closely with sales, service, and delivery teams. It also serves as the main contact for customers throughout each project. Clear communication and planning help avoid delays and support strong customer trust.
Projects may include laboratory information systems, middleware, automation, and system integrations. The role ensures that Abbott solutions align with customer workflows and technical needs.
Project leadership and execution
The project manager develops detailed project plans that match agreed solutions and timelines. Plans include tasks, resources, risks, and key milestones. The goal is steady progress with no surprises.
The role manages scope closely. Changes are reviewed, documented, and approved before action. Risks and issues are tracked and addressed early.
Projects are managed using Abbott’s enterprise project tools. Records must stay current and accurate at all times.
The project manager drives projects toward on time completion and customer satisfaction. Timelines must also align with revenue plans and billing forecasts.
Customer and team coordination
This role acts as the primary link between Abbott and the customer. Regular updates keep all parties aligned.
The project manager works with customer laboratory teams to understand informatics needs early. This helps prevent delays during system setup and validation.
The role also coordinates with internal teams such as instrument project managers, automation teams, and digital health delivery staff. Strong teamwork ensures smooth handoffs and clear ownership.
Routine operating meetings are set up with customers to review progress, risks, and next steps. These meetings support trust and clarity.
Digital health and lab informatics focus
The Digital Health Solutions Project Manager leads implementations that connect lab instruments, middleware, and hospital systems. These systems support accurate data flow and efficient lab operations.
The role oversees setup, configuration, testing, and validation of Abbott digital health tools. Attention to detail is critical to meet lab and hospital standards.
Middleware solutions are managed to improve workflow and data accuracy. The role ensures systems fit into existing lab environments.
Risk management and compliance
Each project includes a risk review. The project manager prepares backup plans to address unexpected changes or delays.
All work must meet regulatory, quality, and ethics standards. The role ensures that project execution follows Abbott quality systems and external rules.
The project manager is responsible for delivering work on time and within budget. Resource use is tracked closely, including both direct and shared team members.
Leadership and team support
The role may guide project team members through coaching and feedback. Clear expectations and steady support help teams perform well.
The project manager works with many groups, including customers, internal teams, and outside experts. Clear communication and respect guide these interactions.
The role also supports process improvement within the project management office. Feedback and ideas help improve how digital health projects are delivered.
Required qualifications
Candidates must bring strong experience with laboratory information systems. Examples include EPIC Beaker, Cerner, Meditech, Sunquest, Soft, or similar platforms.
A solid understanding of lab middleware and automation is required. Experience with diagnostic equipment rollouts is essential.
The role requires strong project management skills and experience leading cross functional teams. Clear communication and problem solving skills are critical.
Candidates must live in the United States and hold a valid driver’s license. The role requires travel of up to fifty percent. Living near a major airport is preferred.
Preferred qualifications
Experience with regulatory and lab quality standards is helpful. Knowledge of large scale LIS implementations is preferred.
Three or more years of project management experience in lab informatics or similar settings is valued.
Familiarity with trends in laboratory informatics adds strength to a candidate’s profile. Experience in sales, service, or support for digital products is also helpful.
A Project Management Professional certification is preferred but not required.
Pay and benefits
The base pay range for this role is $85,300 to $170,700 per year. Pay varies by location, experience, and role scope.
Abbott offers a wide range of benefits. These may include health coverage, retirement plans, and education support. Some employees may qualify for low cost medical coverage and strong employer retirement contributions.
The company also supports learning through tuition help and degree programs.
Work location and travel
This is a remote role open to candidates across the United States. Relocation support is not offered.
Travel of up to fifty percent is required to support customer sites and project needs.
Equal opportunity statement
Abbott is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to protected personal traits.
The company supports diversity and inclusion and provides accommodations during hiring when needed.
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply through Abbott Laboratories’ official career website. Applications should include relevant project management and lab informatics experience. Only applications submitted through approved channels will be reviewed.
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