Job Description

Abbott Operations Professional Development Program (OPDP) 2027

Location: Singapore

Program Start Date: 1st July 2027

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Program Highlights:

• Operations PDP (OPDP) members begin their career at Abbott as a part of the 3-year program designed to provide participants with a broad growth and development through breadth and depth of Operations experience.

• Upon completion of the program, PDPs graduate out into their next full time post-program position and continue growing their career and contributing as an Abbott professional using the foundation of skills, experience and network developed during their time in the program.

Program Overview

• Over the course of 3 years, an OPDP member will engage in three critical career experiences to accelerate learning.

• 3 different assignments in different divisions and in different functional areas of Technical, Supervisory and Global Operations Excellence.

• Developmental & experiential rotation opportunities in Engineering, Supply Chain Planning/Material Management, Project Management, Plant Quality, Operations Excellence, etc.

Rotation Guidelines

• 3 assignments (12 months each) in different division and in different functional areas.

• No assignment is repeated; each is with a different Assignment Manager.

• OPDP member starting the program in July 2025 will complete a three-year program with the final global (overseas) rotation ending in June 2030.

What we are looking for:

• Final-year student currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree/Master’s Degree in Engineering (Only students graduating before/in June 2027)

• Track record of outstanding academic performance and leadership activities and prior related internship experience

• Passionate about a career in Operations – Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Plant Quality, etc

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, driven to address operational challenges and value add to the future of Operations

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Eager to learn and keen to work on different projects

• Comfortable and willing to work across multiple work sites and geographically mobile to work internationally for final year rotation.

Application Deadline: 31 August 2026, 2359 SGT

Submitting your application:

• Upload a copy of your resume and make sure to have the following in your resume: 1. Expected graduation date; 2. Latest cumulative CAP/GPA

• You may also upload your latest transcript as part of supporting documents

• Please note that shortlisted candidates will be required to participate in a series of assessment centers (face-to-face) that will be held between September to November 2026.

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.

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Engineering

DIVISION:

CHR Corporate Human Resources

LOCATION:

Singapore > Singapore : SN01

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)