Abbott Professional Development Program Operations (OPDP)

Overview

JOB DESCRIPTION : About Abbott

Abbott is a global health care leader creating breakthrough science to improve peoples health. Were always looking towards the future anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

In Germany Abbott has more than 4 000 employees working in manufacturing research and development logistics manufacturing sales and marketing. They are located at Abbotts German headquarters in Wiesbaden and its sites in Hanover Neustadt am Rübenberge Wetzlar Eschborn Cologne Jena and Hamburg.

Our international Operations Professional Development Program - OPDP is a three-year rotational program designed to offer hands-on experience while promoting personal and professional growth. As a participant from Germany you will begin the program with the first two rotations in Germany then you will complete your final-year rotation abroad.

OPDP participant responsibilities

• Assume full responsibility and contribute as a functional operations professional.
• Rotate through three challenging demanding and diverse assignments.
• Develop a well-rounded skill set through assignments in the established learning tracks (see below) for the program.
• Relocate to various sites to experience assignment diversity and operations.
• Work within multiple business units during your rotational program at Abbott.
• Have the opportunity to explore possible crossover assignments within other Operation Programs (i.e. Engineering Manufacturing Quality Operational Excellence).
• Be paired with a mentor to assist in the development of your operations career.
• Create a personalized growth plan to serve as a step-by-step guide towards the experiences knowledge and resources necessary to achieve your career goals
• Obtain training customized to support your individual growth and development.
• Report to a department manager in each assignment who will oversee your day-to-day responsibilities.

OPDP rotation overview

• 3 assignments (12 months each) in different division and / or in different functional areas.
• No assignment is repeated; each is with a different Assignment Manager
• OPDP participants starting the program in July 2026 will complete a three-year program with the final international (overseas) rotation ending in June 2029.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree / Masters in Engineering(Automation / Mechanical / Electrical)Automation Biotechnology Pharmacy Food Science or related disciplines
• Advanced level of German language is essential
• Fluent in English
• Interest in pursuing a career in Operations Production Engineering Plant Quality etc.
• Track record of outstanding academic performance and co-curricular activities.
• Has the capacity to apply skills and knowledge to address operational challenges and add value to the business.
• Has strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Possess strong interpersonal leadership & communication skills.
• Eager to learn and has the flexibility and willingness to work on different projects.
• Previous work experience in internship or co-op work experience.

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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We ask for your understanding that we only consider online applications via our online application portal. Applications by email or post cannot be processed. Original documents will not be returned.

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The base pay for this position is

N / A

In specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY :

Administrative Support

DIVISION :

CHR Corporate Human Resources

LOCATION :

Germany >

Neustadt am Rübenberge : 100

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS :

WORK SHIFT :

Standard

TRAVEL :

Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE :

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES :

Not Applicable

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,Program Management,Management Experience,Microsoft Powerpoint,Project Management,Microsoft Project,Budgeting,DoD Experience,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Contracts

Employment Type :

Full-Time

Experience :

years

Vacancy :

1

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