Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals, laboratories and clinics around the globe. The crucial information derived from our tests, instruments and informatics systems are often the first step in patient care decision making for hundreds of health conditions from heart attacks to blood disorders to infectious diseases and cancers.

Abbott's Core Diagnostics Division in Germany is looking for a

Technical Service Lead (m/f/d) Core Diagnostics - region DACH

to be based in Wiesbaden

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Technical Service Lead (TSL) is primarily responsible to drive prompt solutions for technical escalations, to ensure technical feasibility of integration and transition projects and to reduce cost of serrvice by safeguarding the adherence to best practice procedures in the field. The Technical Service Lead is leading the Workflow Application Team and Subject Mater Experts (SME).

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leading, driving and following up on product escalations and product support requests for all new and existing customers. Developing processes, systems and standards to speed up cross-level communication, supporting SMEs and Field Service Resources to swiftly resolve incidents.

• Support technical solution development for new integration and transition projects within region DACH, adhering the projects into standard operating team tools and cadence and confirm implementation feasibility.

• Identify cost saving potential by analyzing available field data (repeated repairs, high-cost instruments, high cost spare part usage) and implement suitable actions to reduce cost such as focused trainings, revised operational processes or in-depth instrument analysis.

• Identify best practice repair procedures, communicate broadly and ensure consistent application in the field. Initiate necessary trainings and performance coaching.

• Regularly control documentation quality and compliance to documentation standards. Actively drive the on-time execution of TSBs and PdMs.

• Initiate, drive and monitor in-lab workflow optimization projects to increasing usage and productivity of installed instruments in customer laboratories.

• Provide timely and effective reports to management on escalations, technical issues, TSB status and training management. Standardize and simplify technical customer service status reports.

• Lead, develop and manage team of SMEs and Workflow Application Specialists.

EDUCATION AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• University degree in engineering / biomedicine / medical technology / business administration or equivalent.

• Preferably 2 years of experience as Technical Service Lead or a proven experience in a similar position, supported by management and customer references.

• Successful engagement with customers, specifically key stakeholders and lab staff.

• Excellent product and industry knowledge.

• Ability to identify and drive resolution of issues.

• Strong leadership as well as coaching and training skills.

• Strong experience and process skills of the business functions service delivery.

• Strong experience in use of analytical tools and software.

• Experience in people management with proven track record of setting vision and leading teams.

• Excellent communication skills in German and English.

WORKING AT ABBOTT

At Abbott, you can do work that matters and help people to live a healthier and full life, grow your career, and learn, be your true self. You will have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of

• An attractive benefits package

• 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.

• A challenging position in a fast-growing crisis independent industry

• To become part of a dynamic, highly educated, highly skilled, and motivated team

• Flat hierarchies, open appreciative mentality, and efficient, constructive lines of communication

• Multi-national environment, where we foster the development of our talents within the enterprise

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.

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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Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

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