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Gap Closure Program Analyst

Abbott · Madison, WI · $61,300–$122,700 a year · Full time

Posted Oct 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time your analysis showed a program wasn't working. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they report bad news honestly and suggest changes.

Tell me about presenting findings to people who weren't data experts.

What they are checking: Whether they can make numbers clear and useful to program managers and partners.

How do you manage several program reports with different deadlines?

What they are checking: Whether they stay organized and accurate when juggling work.

Why does the early detection mission of our Cancer Diagnostics business matter to you?

What they are checking: Whether they connect the analysis to patients getting screened earlier.

What would you do

A health plan partner sends a patient list with missing and messy data. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they clean data carefully and flag issues rather than running analysis on bad inputs.

You notice completion rates are much lower in one group of patients. What would you look at next?

What they are checking: Whether they dig into causes like access, language or outreach timing before drawing conclusions.

About the work

What do you think a gap closure program in cancer screening is trying to do?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that the goal is getting eligible patients screened who have fallen behind.

How would you measure whether a gap closure program is working?

What they are checking: Whether they pick outcome measures like completed screenings instead of only outreach counts.

How do you protect patient information when working with lists from health plans and providers?

What they are checking: Whether they understand HIPAA and handle patient data with care.

Which tools do you use to analyze data, and what's something you built with them?

What they are checking: Whether they have the hands-on skills in tools like Excel, SQL or BI software to do the work themselves.

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The full job description

As published by Abbott.

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to: • Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. • An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution. • A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. • A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The Opportunity This position is within Abbott's Cancer Diagnostics business. Abbott's Cancer Diagnostics business was established through the acquisition of Exact Sciences', bringing together Abbott's global diagnostics leadership with Exact Sciences' expertise in cancer screening and diagnostic testing. Together, we're advancing the early detection of cancer and improving outcomes for patients through innovative, accessible testing solutions. Our combined portfolio and reach allow us to bring life-changing diagnostic technology to more patients, providers, and health systems worldwide. As the Gap Closure Program Analyst, you’ll have the chance to support the Gap Closure Program Execution team by managing and enhancing programs for payer and health system customers. You’ll work with large, complex data sets to validate program inputs, confirm member eligibility and ordering requirements, and coordinate operational readiness across Revenue Cycle, Customer Care, Customer Experience (CX), and the Lab. This role is onsite in Madison, WI. What You’ll Work On • Review, validate, and process customer-submitted gap closure program files, including required Cologuard ordering fields, member eligibility, and data quality; partner with Operations Managers or Customer Success Managers to resolve incomplete or inaccurate inputs. • Use Microsoft Excel, Tableau, Epic, and Data Bricks to analyze data, run reports, oversee address verification, and transform program data into actionable inputs for accurate ordering, communications, and downstream execution. • Coordinate new bulk orders and operational readiness across internal partners, including Patient and Provider Support, Revenue Cycle, Customer Care, Customer Experience (CX), and the Lab, ensuring teams have the information needed to support patients and providers. • Execute ad hoc analyses and program requests, proofread program communications for accuracy, and manage multiple priorities independently while adapting to changing business and customer needs. • Identify and support process improvements within Gap Closure Program Execution, using data and operational insights to improve quality, efficiency, stakeholder alignment, and the customer experience; contribute to a long-term vision and roadmap based on customer and business needs. Required Qualifications • Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Finance, or field related to job duties; or High School Degree/General Education Diploma and 4 years of relevant experience as outlined in the essential duties in lieu of Bachelors degree. • 2+ years of operational or other related experience. • Expertise in Excel, including use of pivot table function. • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. • Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation. • Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. Preferred Qualifications • Prior experience with Exact Science’s Gap Closure Program. • Prior experience with revenue cycle or health insurance reimbursement. • Prior experience with Tableau. • Prior experience with Epic software. • Prior experience with Monday.com. Apply Now Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: https://abbottbenefits.com/ 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. Connect with us at abbott.com , on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/ , and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AbbottCareers . The base pay for this position is $61,300.00 – $122,700.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Sales Support & Administration DIVISION: ONCO Cancer Diagnostics LOCATION: United States > Madison : 5505 Endeavor Ln ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 5 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday) Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

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