U.S. Professional Development Programs

U.S. Professional Development Programs

PDPs are highly selective, two-three year assignment-based programs built around formal learning and mentoring. As a member of the program you will contribute as a functioning professional in a specific area within the company, rotate through challenging, demanding and diverse assignments and be paired with a mentor to assist in the development of your career.

Abbott U.S. PDPs

Work assignments challenge you by requiring movement multiple times a year. This can be challenging both personally and professionally, as you are offered the chance to live in different cities and work at a variety of Abbott businesses in a short period of time. This experience places you in demanding assignments that draw on technical ability as well as professional and leadership skills. To make the most of your assignment experience, you are paired with a mentor who is an experienced Abbott leader. Your mentor assists in adjusting to the company and required work transitions, and supports your professional development.

By changing assignments throughout the program, you will develop a sound understanding of our company and develop your leadership, technical and interpersonal skills along the way. In fact, many program graduates are now in key leadership roles with the company.

Development Programs offer participants the same competitive salary and benefits as other full-time opportunities with Abbott.

Required Qualifications

To qualify for the U.S. Professional Development Program, you must demonstrate:

  • Strong academic performance and extracurricular achievement
  • Leadership, communication and problem solving skills
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills
  • Proven track record of teamwork, adaptability, innovation, initiative and integrity

For qualification guidelines specific to your field, click on the related link below.

The U.S. PDP offers programs in several areas, including:

 

Engineering

The Engineering Professional Development Program includes the following core curriculum and requirements:

Core Assignments:
  • Plant Engineering
  • Product Research and Development Engineering
  • Division or Corporate Engineering
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or General Engineering
  • Engineering related internship/co-op/ work experience
  • Qualified candidates must be interested in pursuing careers in engineering
  • Ideal candidates will have no more than one year of work experience to qualify for this program
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Environmental, Health and Safety Professional Development Program

Members of the Environmental, Health and Safety Professional Development Program must complete at least one assignment in an operations or research and development facility and two assignments in a division function.

Core Assignments:
  • Plant EHS Support
  • Research and Development Laboratory Safety
  • Industrial Hygiene
  • Environmental Engineering
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Occupational Safety and Health discipline, Environmental Engineering, Safety Science or equivalent degree
  • Environmental, Health and Safety related internship/ co-op/ work experience
  • Qualified candidates must be interested in pursuing careers in Environmental, Health and Safety
  • Ideal candidates will have no more than one year of work experience to qualify for this program
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Financial Professional Development Program

The Financial Professional Development Program includes the following core curriculum and requirements:

Core Assignments:
  • Financial Planning and Analysis
  • Cost Accounting
  • General Accounting
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting (Finance majors must have four key accounting courses prior to hire)
  • Demonstrated leadership, communication and problem solving skills
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Human Resources Professional Development Program

The Human Resources Professional Development Program (HR PDP) provides program participants with challenging assignments which are personalized to leverage each member's unique experiences and achieve career goals. Each program participant is mentored by a senior HR leader and is required to complete a global assignment.

Functional Area Assignments may include:
  • Benefits
  • Business HR
  • Compensation
  • Employee Relations
  • HR Service Center
  • Learning and Development
  • Talent Acquisition
Requirements:
  • Master's Degree in HR/ILR or a Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA)
  • Geographic mobility
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Information Technology Professional Development Program

The Information Technology (IT) Professional Development Program will help you develop core IT skills-programming, database organization, operating systems, Web publishing, data modeling/warehousing, network design and administration, data security and system support .

Core Assignments:
  • BSA
  • Development Support
  • Quality
  • Business Intelligence
  • Software Engineer
  • Network Security
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree with an IT emphasis
  • IT related internship and/or work experience
  • Strong academic performance (GPA of 3.5 or higher)
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Management Development Program

The Management Development Program is based on individual experience and/or business need, and may include:

Core Assignments:
  • Field Sales
  • Market Research
  • Product Management
  • Commercial Operations
Requirements:
  • M.B.A. Degree from a reputable program (emphasis in marketing, general management or entrepreneurship preferred)
  • Healthcare, marketing, sales and/or project management experience a plus
  • 3 to 7 years professional work experience
  • Geographic flexibility and a global mindset required for certain tracks
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Manufacturing Professional Development Program

The Manufacturing Professional Development Program includes the following core curriculum and requirements:

Core Assignments:
  • Supply Chain Planning/Materials Management
  • Operations Supervision
  • Project Management
  • Purchasing
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Operations Management or related degree
  • Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering (Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering will be considered if operations courses were included in curriculum)
  • Manufacturing related internship / co-op/ work experience
  • Qualified candidates must be interested in pursuing careers in manufacturing
  • Ideal candidates will have no more than one year of work experience to qualify for this program
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Physician Professional Development Program

Through our Physician Professional Development Program, we provide opportunities for physicians to develop into future leaders of Abbott's pharmaceutical research and development team.

Core Assignments:
  • Pharmacovigilance
  • Clinical Pharmacology
  • Clinical Research
Requirements:
  • M.D., D.O. or international equivalent medical degree that meets U.S. certification standards
  • U.S. board eligibility or certification (U.S. State or Commonwealth licensure preferred); or alternatively, international equivalent certification within a recognized medical specialty
  • Residency training is required. Fellowship training is preferred
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Quality Assurance Professional Development Program

The Quality Assurance Professional Development Program includes the following core curriculum and requirements:

Core Assignments:
  • Plant Quality Assurance
  • Division or Corporate Quality Assurance
  • Division or Corporate Regulatory Affairs
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Life Sciences (i.e., Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, etc.) Mathematics/ Statistics, Pharmacy, or applied Quality Sciences
  • Quality assurance/ regulatory affairs related internship co-op/ work experience
  • Qualified candidates must be interested in pursuing careers in quality assurance/ regulatory affairs
  • Ideal candidates will have no more than one year of work experience to qualify for this program
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