Data Integration Manager - Abbott Diabetes Care

Data Integration Manager - Abbott Diabetes Care

Location: Saudi Arabia - Riyadh

Category: Information Technology

Primary Objective of Position
The Data Integration Manager for the “GrEAT” region (Middle East, Pakistan, Turkey and North West Africa) is responsible for negotiating & aligning technical & contractual requirements for data integration projects with customers in this region (e.g. MoH, KOLs, HCPs). Responsibility for the day-to-day management, contracting, and successful implementations of Abbott Diabetes Care´s healthcare software integrations into Electronic Medical Records (EMR) or Health Integration Exchanges (HIE). Leading and owning the planning, scheduling, and coordinating the efforts of ADC´s data integration projects to meet customer requirements and timelines. This requires in-depth knowledge of our digital health tool ecosystem and its technical interfaces paired with the local EMR market and requirements.

Major Accountabilities

1. Understand business needs from multiple stakeholders in terms of data integration, translate these needs into technical requirements that meet the capabilities of our interfaces.
2. Manage key aspects of assigned projects over the project lifespan (initiation, planning, execution, controlling, and closure), ensuring successful customer acceptance and closure of each project.
3. The data integration manager is not directly involved in the technical implementation of a software project, which is led by the R&D team.
4. Travel to customer sites within GrEAT region with a focus on the Middle East region to conduct project kick-off, planning, technical requirement gathering, project closure meetings, post project support, as necessary.
5. Closely work and partner with external customers, EMEA, Global Strategic Marketing, Global Business Development, and Global R&D on feasibility and technical implementation of data integration projects.
6. Provide management oversight for each project and communicate the project schedule to internal stakeholders and customer project teams.
7. Track and report project milestones.
8. Act as point of contact on EMR integration in GrEAT for internal stakeholders.
9. Develop and provide strategic planning and commercial input to the development of the data integration solutions, understanding the key market drivers, priorities, and growth opportunities.
10. Help to envision future digital health solutions needs among changing business processes and models.
11. Maintain expert knowledge of cloud-based APIs, JSON and HL7 data formats, OAuth2.0 authentication format as well as any other healthcare and general IT security standards.

Education
University degree in computer science or related IT field of study; MBA preferred.

Background

Knowledge & Experience
Previous experience and track record in negotiating & aligning technical requirements for cloud-based data integration projects. Experience in data sharing and EMR integration of cloud-based health data e.g. via API using JSON and HL7 data formats as well as OAuth 2.0 authentication. At least 7 to 10 years of previous relevant experience, preferably within the medical device or pharmaceutical industry. Proficiency in one programming language and knowledge of databases. Proficiency in software development practices such as software project management, requirements management and change management. Experience in working in matrix organizations. Knowledge in Health Care or MedTech or Pharma, ideally the Diabetes sector. Ideally, proficiency in AI to help in advancing our digital health solution in leveraging the potentials of AI.

Skills
High energy level, positive and can-do attitude. Problem solving skills and resiliency. Innovative thinking, analytical skills and ability to build trustworthy relationships with internal and external key stakeholders. Excellent ability to communicate with all levels of the organization, tailoring communication and presentations to a diverse audience. Capability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment to deliver on communicated timelines and objectives. Must be fluent in written and spoken English. Understanding of the adherence to internal security requirements and applicable Data Protection legislation. Ability to travel up to 50% (mostly within Middle-East. Approximately once per quarter, travel to Germany Headquarter as well).