Combination Device Development Manager

Job ID: 31147463Company: Abbott LaboratoriesLocation: United Kingdom - WitneyJob Type: Full timeCategory: Research & DevelopmentIndustry: HealthcarePosted Date: 2026-04-28Combination Device Development ManagerSite Location: WitneyAbout AbbottAbbott 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, nutritional's and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.About Abbott's Diabetes Care teamAbbott is the global leader in Diabetes Care with the number one continuous glucose monitor worldwide. We are delivering breakthroughs for people living with diabetes with the highest level of accuracy in our unmatched sensing technology, we have more than 7 million Freestyle Libre users globally.This is how you can make a difference at AbboIn this pivotal role, you will define and drive combination device development strategy across the full product lifecycle, ensuring alignment with global regulatory standards and organisational objectives. You will act as the senior technical authority and primary R&D contact for all combination device–related regulatory and technical matters, influencing decisions at programme, portfolio, and executive level.What You’ll Be Doing:Act as subject matter expert for combination devices, providing technical, compliance, and regulatory leadership across R&D programmesDefine and lead the overall combination device development strategy across the portfolioOversee combination product development, characterisation, manufacturing transfer, and technical support activitiesServe as the primary R&D interface for combination device regulatory strategy, submissions, audits, and inspectionsEnsure R&D activities meet global regulatory requirements, industry standards, and corporate/divisional policiesDrive cross functional collaboration across R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, and OperationsTranslate programme objectives into clear, measurable technical strategies and action plansProactively identify risks and develop robust mitigation and contingency strategiesPresent technical strategies, progress, and risks to senior leadership and key stakeholdersLead and inspire cross functional teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and regulatory excellenceQualifications and ExperienceYou are a senior technical leader with substantial experience in combination products including medical device development within a regulated R&D environment. You combine strong strategic thinking with the ability to engage, influence, and collaborate effectively across functions.You will bring:A Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, engineering, or related technical disciplineDeep understanding of global regulatory frameworks for medical devices and combination productsExperience contributing to regulatory submissions, audits, and inspectionsA proven track record of setting strategy and leading complex, multi‑disciplinary technical programmesExcellent communication and influencing skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders and regulatory bodiesA collaborative mindset, with the ability to build trusted relationships across technical, regulatory, and operational teamsWhat’s in it for you:This role offers a unique opportunity to shape technical strategy, influence regulatory outcomes, and strengthen organisational capability across a global R&D organisation. At Abbott, you can shape your career while helping to shape the future of healthcare.Competitive compensationStructured developmental supportWork with impact at the forefront of Diabetes Care technologySkillscombination device developmentregulatory submissionsmedical device regulatory complianceproduct lifecycle managementmanufacturing transfertechnical strategy developmentrisk mitigationregulatory auditsstakeholder managementregulatory strategytechnical leadershipregulatory inspectionsregulatory compliancetechnical programme managementregulatory risk assessment