Global Product Leader, AlinIQ Analyzer Management System (AMS)

Job ID: 31155815Posted: Posted 11 Days AgoStart Date: 2026-08-26Location: United States - Illinois - Lake Forest, United States of AmericaTime Type: Full timeAbbott 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:WORKING AT ABBOTT: At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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 a 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.THE OPPORTUNITY:We are seeking an experienced and visionary Global Product Leader to drive the strategy, growth, and innovation of the AlinIQ Analyzer Management System (AMS) portfolio. This highly visible leadership role will define the future of laboratory workflow automation by connecting analyzers, automation systems, laboratory information systems (LIS), and enterprise healthcare platforms into a seamless digital ecosystem. As the global owner of the AMS product portfolio, you will lead the evolution of a market-leading laboratory operations platform that helps laboratories improve productivity, optimize workforce utilization, enhance quality, and accelerate clinical decision-making.You will collaborate with executive leadership, commercial teams, R&D, customers, and strategic partners worldwide to deliver innovative solutions that transform laboratory operations and enable the next generation of intelligent, connected diagnostics.WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON: Product Vision, Strategy & Portfolio LeadershipDefine and execute the global product vision, strategy, and multi-year roadmap for the AlinIQ AMS portfolio.Drive the evolution of AMS as a core component of Abbott's broader digital health and laboratory informatics ecosystem.Identify emerging industry trends in laboratory automation, digital pathology, artificial intelligence, interoperability, and healthcare informatics.Develop and prioritize strategic investments that maximize customer value, competitive differentiation, market growth, and financial performance.Lead portfolio lifecycle management, including new product introductions, platform expansions, enhancements, and end-of-life planning.Evaluate strategic partnerships, technology integrations, and ecosystem opportunities that strengthen market position and accelerate growth.Product Innovation & DevelopmentPartner with global R&D, software engineering, regulatory, quality, operations, and commercial organizations to deliver high-impact products and enhancements.Translate customer needs, market insights, and business objectives into actionable product requirements and prioritized development roadmaps.Champion modern product management practices, including outcome-based roadmaps, agile methodologies, user-centered design, and continuous customer feedback.Drive innovation initiatives focused on workflow optimization, automation, advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and decision support.Establish and monitor key performance indicators, adoption metrics, and customer outcomes to continuously improve product performance.Customer & Market LeadershipServe as the voice of the customer and trusted industry expert across laboratory informatics and workflow automation.Build relationships with laboratory leaders, pathologists, health system executives, reference laboratories, and strategic partners globally.Leads partnership with marketing to drive strategic customer advisory boards, market research initiatives, and competitive assessments.Validate future solutions through direct engagement with customers and key opinion leaders.Represent Abbott at industry forums, conferences, and customer engagements to strengthen thought leadership and market presence.Platform Ecosystem & Interoperability LeadershipDrive the vision and strategy for a connected laboratory ecosystem that seamlessly integrates analyzers, automation systems, LIS, middleware, EMRs/EHRs, and third-party healthcare applications.Lead interoperability strategies leveraging industry standards, including HL7, FHIR, IHE, and other healthcare integration frameworks.Advance intelligent laboratory automation through rules-based decisioning, AI-enabled workflows, predictive analytics, and operational insights.Collaborate with internal and external technology partners to deliver scalable, secure, cloud-enabled solutions that improve laboratory efficiency and clinical outcomes.Business & Financial ManagementOwn portfolio business performance, growth strategy, market expansion opportunities, and investment planning.Develop business cases, financial models, revenue forecasts, and product performance metrics.Monitor market share, adoption, customer retention, profitability, and return on investment.Present strategic recommendations, investment cases, and product performance updates to executive leadership.Influence annual strategic planning and long-term portfolio investment decisions.Leadership & Talent Development Inspire a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and customer obsession.Lead and influence cross-functional global teams in a matrixed environment.Mentor product managers and emerging leaders while strengthening organizational product management capabilities.Foster a high-performance culture focused on execution excellence, continuous improvement, and measurable business outcomes.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, Healthcare Informatics, Business, or related field.10+ years of product management, product strategy, or portfolio management experience.Proven success leading global software, healthcare IT, diagnostics, laboratory informatics, or digital health product portfolios.Demonstrated ability to influence senior executives and lead complex cross-functional initiatives.Strong commercial acumen with experience developing business cases, growth strategies, and investment plans.Experience launching and scaling enterprise software or healthcare technology solutions globally.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Advanced degree (MBA, MS, PhD, or equivalent).Experience in laboratory diagnostics, healthcare informatics, middleware, LIS, or enterprise healthcare systems.Expertise in SaaS platforms, cloud technologies, digital ecosystems, and platform product management.Knowledge of AI/ML-enabled healthcare solutions and workflow automation technologies.Experience working with global regulatory environments and healthcare interoperability standards.Strong understanding of healthcare data integration, analytics, and cybersecurity principles.End-to-end laboratory workflows including specimen tracking, test ordering, workflow orchestration, technical validation, clinical validation, quality management, reporting, and operational analytics.Laboratory automation solutions, intelligent rules engines, workflow optimization, and AI-driven decision support.Technical and semantic interoperability among analyzers, automation systems, laboratory information systems (LIS), middleware, electronic health records (EHR/EMR), and enterprise healthcare platforms.Healthcare integration standards including HL7, FHIR, IHE, and API-based architectures.APPLYNOW: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 abbott.com, on LinkedIn at -/, and on Facebook at .The base pay for this position is $149,300.00 – $298,700.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.JOB FAMILY:Product ManagementDIVISION:CRLB Core LabLOCATION:United States > Lake Forest : CP01ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT:StandardTRAVEL:Yes, 15 % of the TimeMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:Not ApplicableSIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.EEO is the Law link - English: is the Law link - Espanol: