Combination Device Development Manager

In this pivotal role, you drive the strategy and execution for combination device development across the full product lifecycle, aligning with global regulatory standards. You will act as the senior technical authority for regulatory and technical matters, influencing decisions at programme and executive levels. The role requires leading cross-functional R&D activities, ensuring compliance and shaping the implemention of robust technical plans. You will work within Abbott’s Diabetes Care leadership to advance high-accuracy sensing technologies and scientifically sound product development. This is a unique opportunity to shape technical strategy, regulatory outcomes, and organizational growth

• Competitive compensation
• Structured developmental support
• Work with impact at the forefront of Diabetes Care technology

• Define and lead overall combination device development strategy across the portfolio
• Oversee product development, characterisation, manufacturing transfer, and technical support
• Serve as primary R&D interface for regulatory strategy, submissions, audits, and inspections
• Ensure R&D activities meet global regulatory requirements and corporate policies
• Drive cross-functional collaboration across R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, and Operations
• Translate programme objectives into clear, measurable technical plans
• Identify risks and implement robust mitigation and contingency strategies
• Present technical strategies and risks to senior leadership and stakeholders
• Lead cross-functional teams to foster accountability, collaboration, innovation, and regulatory excellence

• Senior technical leader with substantial experience in combination products and regulated R&D environments
• Bachelor degree in scientific, engineering, or related technical discipline
• Deep understanding of global regulatory frameworks for medical devices and combination products
• Experience contributing to regulatory submissions, audits, and inspections
• Proven track record of setting strategy and leading multi-disciplinary technical programmes
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with senior stakeholders and regulatory bodies
• Collaborative mindset and ability to build cross-functional relationships across technical, regulatory, and operational teams

• Communication
• Influencing
• Collaboration
• Combination device development
• Regulatory submissions
• Regulatory compliance and risk management