About this Senior Fellows Program Manager - Structural Heart role at Abbott
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Senior Fellows Program Manager - Structural Heart
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
Structural Heart Business Mission: Why We Exist
Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life by designing and providing device and management solutions for treating structural heart disease.
The Senior Fellows Program Manager is responsible for the strategic development, execution, and continuous improvement of Abbott Structural Heart's fellowship engagement programs. This role serves as the primary architect and leader of initiatives designed to educate, engage, and develop the next generation of structural heart physicians. Working closely with Professional Relations, Medical Affairs, Commercial, Clinical, and external physician partners, the Fellows Program Manager will create impactful educational experiences that enhance fellows' clinical knowledge, procedural understanding, and awareness of Abbott Structural Heart therapies.
The ideal candidate will possess strong program management skills, experience working with healthcare professionals and teaching institutions, and a passion for advancing physician education. This individual will lead all aspects of fellowship programming, from strategy development and curriculum planning to program execution, stakeholder engagement, compliance oversight, and measurement of program effectiveness.
What You’ll Work On
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and execute the annual strategy for Abbott Structural Heart fellowship engagement programs.
- Establish short- and long-term objectives aligned with business priorities and physician education goals.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen relationships with fellowship programs, teaching hospitals, and key opinion leaders.
- Serve as the primary internal subject matter expert for fellow-focused educational initiatives.
Program Development & Management
- Design, implement, and manage comprehensive fellowship programming across Structural Heart therapies.
- Develop innovative educational experiences, including hands-on training, workshops, speaker series, and site visits.
- Create program frameworks and curricula that support fellow learning and professional development.
- Continuously evaluate and enhance program offerings to ensure relevance and impact.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and maintain strong relationships with fellows, program directors, faculty members, and key opinion leaders.
- Collaborate with internal partners including Medical Affairs, Clinical Affairs, Marketing, Commercial, and Compliance teams.
- Act as the primary point of contact for fellowship-related inquiries and program opportunities.
- Facilitate engagement opportunities that strengthen Abbott's reputation within the structural heart training community.
Event Planning & Execution
- Lead the planning and execution of fellow-focused educational events, programs and workshops.
- Manage logistics, faculty coordination, attendee communications, and program operations.
- Ensure seamless execution of both in-person and virtual educational activities.
- Monitor event outcomes and implement improvements based on participant feedback.
Compliance & Governance
- Ensure all fellowship programming and activities are conducted in accordance with Abbott policies, industry regulations, and healthcare compliance requirements.
- Partner with Medical Affairs to review and approve program content and activities.
- Maintain appropriate documentation, contracts, and records for program-related activities.
Measurement & Reporting
- Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure program effectiveness and engagement.
- Analyze program participation, satisfaction, and outcomes to guide future strategy.
- Provide regular reports and recommendations to leadership regarding program impact and opportunities for enhancement.
- Utilize data-driven insights to optimize fellowship engagement initiatives.
Budget Management
- Develop and manage annual program budgets.
- Monitor program expenditures and ensure efficient use of resources.
- Identify opportunities to maximize impact while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in healthcare education, professional relations, physician engagement, medical education, program management, or related fields.
- Experience working with physicians, fellows, academic medical centers, and teaching institutions preferred.
- Strong project management, event planning, and stakeholder management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex programs across multiple functions.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building abilities.
- Ability to travel to support fellowship programming and educational events.
Success Measures
The Senior Fellows Program Manager will be successful by:
- Increasing fellow engagement and participation across educational programs.
- Strengthening relationships with fellowship directors and training institutions.
- Delivering high-quality, compliant educational experiences.
- Demonstrating measurable impact on awareness, education, and engagement with Abbott Structural Heart therapies.
- Establishing Abbott as a preferred educational partner for the next generation of structural heart specialists.
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The base pay for this position is
$130,700.00 – $261,300.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Product Management
DIVISION:
SH Structural Heart
LOCATION:
United States > Santa Clara : Building A - SC
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Yes, 25 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
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