Molecular Solutions Design Specialist (CA, AZ, TX, CO, UT )

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: 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. Our molecular division delivers best-in-class innovative testing solutions for people around the world to provide answers to life’s critical health decisions. We help people live full and healthy lives through our accessible, molecular-based solutions. 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. Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. 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 This is a remote position Qualified candidates must currently live in the territory, preferably near a major airport. Traveling up to 75% The territory supports the West region and at times Canada and Latin America Qualified candidates preferred to live in California, Arizona, Texas, Utah or Arizona. Must have a Valid Driver’s License. The Molecular Solutions Design Specialist will serve as the subject matter expert and support sales objectives by creating a technical design for customers to drive cost efficiencies, operational productivity and improve the quality of patient care delivery. This position will utilize, develop, and implement automation, workflow, informatics and/or professional services strategies for the most complex and largest customer base such as key strategic customers and national/regional health systems. Serve as laboratory workflow consultant and the communication link to both global marketing and US marketing teams. Initiate and implement competitive comparisons to support business strategy as appropriate. Builds and maintains effective long-term relationships with internal and external customers. What You’ll Work On This position will report to the Solutions Design Senior Manager and have national responsibilities. Incumbent of the role will be subject matter expert on automation, workflow, Lab processes, lab design and/or professional services. Due to the nature of the business portfolio, technical expertise has a critical impact on core lab close rate, revenue goal achievement and driving balanced performance in technical specialist teams. Serve as subject matter expert and consultant in the following areas: automation, molecular diagnostics, lean workflow, and/or professional services. Serve as an expert consultant in discussions of molecular design details of lean workflow and professional services offerings. Analyze customer data and conduct workflow assessments, develop effective solutions design reports with insights and recommendations and deliver insights to customers. Share best practices related to efficiency and accuracy that promote functionality of molecular instrumentation and professional services offerings while enhancing customer satisfaction and achievement goals. Responsible for balanced performance across technical specialist teams in achieving molecular diagnostics lab closes, and/or professional services revenue. Responsible for creation, standardization, and dissemination of tools to support the Solution Design team and broader sales organization. Act as liaison and provides input to global/US marketing, R&D and Sales organization for automation, lean workflow, and/or professional services for product and process development and improvement. Collaborate with marketing and product development teams to deliver voice-of-customer feedback to further enhance Abbott Molecular solutions and offerings. Be knowledgeable about laboratory lean workflow and practices, industry trends, changing market regulations and healthcare policy within defined customer segment. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree. Strong automation, technical laboratory and lean workflow experience are required. Minimum of 2-3 years of diagnostics and/or laboratory experience is required. Experience with laboratory workflow Preferred Qualifications Minimum of 3+ years of experience in the healthcare industry is preferred. Diagnostics experience is highly preferred. Experience designing, selling and/or implementing multi-site automation and informatics projects preferred. Understand workflow and workflow improvement using Lean principles Laboratory design experience Lean and/or Six Sigma certification Strong understanding of how technology drives value in healthcare. Experience in building business on current accounts and creating new profitable accounts. Understands IT technology within Hospital Environment. Proficient in client facing solutions demonstrations and presentations Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: 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. Connect with us at on Facebook at and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal. The base pay for this position is $86,700.00 – $173,300.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Sales Force DIVISION: AMD Molecular LOCATION: United States > California : Remote ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 75 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day), Driving a personal auto or company car or truck, or a powered piece of material handling equipment, Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday) Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: EEO is the Law link - Espanol: Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. Follow Us: Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Twitter