Director of UX/UI Software Job at Abbott in Santa Rosa

Main Purpose of the Role

Direct a complex system development program from concept through product launch, with accountability for the end-to-end user experience across software, hardware, consumables, and labeling. Responsible for planning and execution of user experience and user interface design research, development, integration, and support. Leads and manages UX/UI design and UX software R&D personnel, ensuring compliance with Abbott, government, quality, and regulatory standards. Integrates multiple R&D and user experience disciplines to deliver cohesive, best-in-class product experiences across platforms.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead and manage research, development, and technology transfer of UX/UI solutions across software, hardware, consumables, and labeling.


• Provide leadership for UX, UI software, and industrial design teams through defined design, development, and validation methodologies.


• Plan, execute, and track programs and resources to meet strategic business objectives while managing risk and uncertainty.


• Oversee analysis of data to identify issues, root causes, and design solutions.


• Negotiate outcomes to balance quality, timelines, cost, and regulatory requirements.


• Own resource planning, budgeting, outsourcing strategy, and personnel development for UX/UI functions.


• Collaborate with R&D, Marketing, Clinical, Regulatory, Operations, and Quality to ensure successful product registration and commercialization.


• Establish and maintain common design principles and visual consistency across product families and platforms.


• Interact with senior and executive leadership on program strategy, design direction, and investment trade-offs.


• Coach and mentor managers and individual contributors across multiple UX/UI programs.

Qualifications

• Education : Bachelor’s degree in design, human factors, software, engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).


• Experience : Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, including 2+ years of people management.


• Demonstrated experience developing and launching complex, regulated products with a strong emphasis on user experience and usability.

The base pay for this position is $172,000.00 – $344,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.