JOB DESCRIPTION:

About the Role

Abbott is looking for a talented and experienced Senior UX / Product Designer to join our Diagnostics Division and play a critical role in the design of compelling informatics products.

In this role, you will lead the design of multi‑channel, interactive digital experiences, guiding products from early concept through launch and supporting them throughout their lifecycle. You will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to create intuitive, high‑impact user experiences that delight our customers and meet the highest quality and regulatory standards.

What You’ll Do

Lead end‑to‑end UX design activities for informatics products, from concept to launch and post‑market support

Design intuitive and engaging user experiences across desktop, web, and mobile platforms

Translate both spoken and unspoken customer needs into meaningful, differentiated product experiences

Create and maintain UX artifacts such as personas, user journeys, workflows, wireframes, prototypes, interaction models, and functional specifications

Drive and conduct user research and usability testing, iterating designs based on insights and findings

Contribute to and continuously improve UX architecture, processes, tools, and templates

Promote reuse, consistency, and scalability of UX assets across multiple projects and teams

Identify best‑in‑class design patterns, components, and frameworks to ensure usability and visual excellence

Ensure all design work complies with the ADD Informatics Quality System and applicable US and international regulatory standards

Assess UX‑related technical risks and support mitigation strategies

Communicate design concepts, research findings, and rationale clearly and effectively to stakeholders

Collaborate closely with product managers, R&D leadership, engineers, and external partners

Participate in Human Factors Engineering (HFE) activities to improve usability, safety, and ergonomics

Plan, execute, and track design projects, including scope, timelines, and risks

Travel occasionally based on project needs

What You’ll Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Interaction Design, Industrial Design, Human Factors, Cognitive Science, HCI, Information Architecture, or a related field

A Master’s or PhD in a related discipline is a plus

At least 5 years of experience designing and launching software or informatics products in environments such as healthcare, logistics, defense, or similar industries

Proven experience working in Scrum or Agile development teams

Strong knowledge of user‑centered design principles and methodologies

Hands‑on experience with design and prototyping tools such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, InVision, Axure, SolidWorks, Dreamweaver CC, PhoneGap Build, or similar

Solid understanding of presentation and front‑end technologies, including HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, XAML, and native platforms, with awareness of accessibility standards

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong analytical thinking, creativity, and problem‑solving abilities

Work Location

This is a hybrid role based in Milan, requiring 4 days per week on site to support close collaboration with cross‑functional teams.

Why Abbott

At Abbott, you’ll work on products that truly matter—helping healthcare professionals deliver better outcomes for patients worldwide. You’ll be part of a global organization that values innovation, quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

The base pay for this position is

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