Sr. IT Business Analyst

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. JOB DESCRIPTION: 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. Youll also have access to: Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of . Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelors 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 Opportunity Abbott Medical Devices is seeking a Sr. IT Business Analyst at its Maple Grove, MN location. This role acts as the primary liaison between the IT function and key business units for Medical Device Labeling across Manufacturing, and Distribution Operations. This role will collaborate closely with label design, quality, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to apply IT and business expertise in developing business requirements, supporting business case development, and implementing high-quality, resilient IT services. The analyst will play a critical role in shaping labeling strategies, improving IT service delivery, and solving technology-related business challenges. Additionally, the role involves coordination across business relationship management, strategy and planning, portfolio planning, and demand management. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of manufacturing and supply chain processes, solid IT knowledge, and excellent communication skills. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Communication and Collaboration: Serve as the primary point of contact and liaison for IT-related matters related to Medical Device Labeling. Communicate effectively with business stakeholders, IT teams, and external vendors as required. Engage in BRM functional labeling leadership forums, openly collaborate on opportunities and challenges, partner across IT and business teams to ideate, identify, and action solutions. Maintain and facilitate updates to relevant IT documentation to ensure efficient site operations. Site IT Operations Management: Actively ensure IT labeling solutions and services are operating efficiently and effectively in supporting manufacturing, and distribution at the sites. Responding to impacting labeling related business incidents interrupting the site or function from manufacturing, and shipping, complying with the Quality System. Coordinate with plan/build/run IT team members and service providers to perform consistently with defined SLAs and quality standards. Coordinate and execute IT projects and initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives and timelines. Act as the liaison to ensure qualified staff are providing IT support for the labeling processes and troubleshooting for hardware, software, and services issues. Business Analysis and Requirements Gathering: Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand and document their IT needs and requirements. Analyze existing business processes and identify opportunities for improvement through technology solutions. Develop detailed functional and technical specifications for new applications and system enhancements. Conduct process and system design reviews to ensure project definition is aligned to desired business outcomes. Where required, conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) and ensure that solutions meet business requirements. Project Management: Oversee and guide small-to-medium-sized IT projects, with opportunities across planning, execution, and monitoring (inclusive of project plans, timelines, budgets, and quality documentation). Engages with global, regional, and/or functional delivery teams to support large-scale project definition, planning, execution, implementation, and operations. Support monitoring of project progress and regular status updates as required. Support identification and mitigation of project risks and issues with IT and business leadership. Compliance and Security: Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements. Implement and maintain IT cybersecurity policies and procedures to protect sensitive data and systems. Appropriately support cybersecurity controls assessments, vulnerability assessments, and audits as appropriate. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOULL BRING Required Passion for IT, Infrastructure and Architecture Degree in Computer Science, Networking or related IT field and 5-6 years of related IT experience Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization The base pay for this position is $75,300.00 $150,700.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: IT Business Relationship Management DIVISION: BTS Business Technology Services LOCATION: United States > Waukegan : J46 ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: United States > Maple Grove : 6820 Wedgwood Road N. WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 20 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday) Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether its next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of lifes greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. Follow Us: Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Twitter