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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. **Senior Specialist Product Stewardship** **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 (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program, and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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** This position currently works out of our Saint Paul, Minnesota site. The Senior Specialist will support the Structural Heart Division.  This position will lead and support the product stewardship activity and EHS development, implementation and management of the product stewardship and restricted substance programs. **What** **You’ll** **Work On** + Supportimplementation of the EU MDR ((EU) 2017/745) regulation at divisional and corporate level for material compliance element  + Ensure part and product information is accurately tracked in database  + Ensure compliance with geography specific restricted substance requirements (e.g., RoHS, REACH, EU MDR) and Abbott Restricted Substance Management (RSM) requirements  + Facilitate, track and work with various groups on component changes in the manufacture, import and distribution of any new product or relocation of manufacturing processes  + Work with Corporate Regulatory/Product Stewardship team and provide updates as needed  + Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and other regulatory requirements  + Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments  + Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels with employees, customers, contractors, and vendors  + Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned.  **Required Qualifications** + Education requirements include a B.S. degree in chemistry, biology or engineering. **Preferred Qualifications** + B.S degree with a minimum of six to eight years combined related experience in any of the following areas: a) R&D/S&T b) process engineering c) product stewardship, d) manufacturing, e) inventory control/management f) global sourcing; minimum of two years of experience in Product Stewardship  + Experience in restricted substance management (e.g., REACH, RoHS) + Medical device manufacturing experience preferred  + Must possess critical thinking, problem solving and planning skills  + Must use sound judgement and ability to build and maintain relationships with individuals and in teams  + Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.  + Ability to travel approximately 10%, including domestic and/or internationally.   Apply Now (https://www.jobs.abbott/us/en) **Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:** https://abbottbenefits.com/ (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx) 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 https://www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/ , and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AbbottCareers . The base pay for this position is $85,300.00 – $170,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. An Equal Opportunity Employer Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com