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 113,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Manager Training and Development

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 nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, Glucerna® and ZonePerfect® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

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:

• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1
• Vacation – 3 weeks accrued vacation (1st yr. is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays
• Company Paid Pension Plan
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match of 5%
• 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 stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Columbus, Oh location in the Nutrition Division.

Implement the organization's training and development strategy so that the skills and performance of employees meet the organization's current and future needs.

What You’ll Work On

• Direct all training and development activities to ensure they are conducted efficiently, cost-effectively, and in accordance with the organization's policies and standards.
• Analyze and identify the training and development needs of employees.
• Develop an overall training plan to meet the current and planned HR requirements of the organization.
• Serve as the Quality System Owner (QSO) for AQ02. Personnel, Training and Job Descriptions.
• Maintain/update the QSO manual. Conduct Global Impact Assessment Reviews (GIARs) as needed.
• Manage the Training Matrix (requirements) for the Quality organization in the Learning Management System (LMS).
• Serve as the Business Owner for the Learning Management System.
• Work closely with Business Technology Solutions (BTS) on two LMS releases each year. Conduct and document User Acceptance Testing (UAT) when needed in support of each release.
• Drive innovation in department processes to ensure responsiveness to the business.
• Maintain/revise training procedures, forms and processes as needed.
• Define and implement key metrics for the training department and for the organization.
• Train, coach and mentor LMS training admins globally. Provide guidance and support when issues/concerns arise.
• Drive training projects as needed to support organizational needs.
• Stay current on developments and innovations in training and education in the industry sector so the organization’s training activities remain relevant.
• Partner closely with SME’s to develop training courses as needed by the Quality organization.
• Lead, direct, evaluate, and develop a team of training specialists.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, YOU’LL BRING

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in Training & Development

Preferred:

• Experience working in a Quality organization.
• Project management experience.
• Familiarity with course development software (Articulate 360, Camtasia, Filmora, others)

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• Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

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.

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