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Sr Manager, Service Operations

Abbott · Madison, WI · $129,300–$258,700 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 22, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you improved a service process that was frustrating customers.

What they are checking: Whether they find root causes and fix processes, not just symptoms.

How do you lead managers and frontline teams through change?

What they are checking: Whether they can bring people along through change with clear communication.

Tell me about a time you had to make a staffing decision with a tight budget.

What they are checking: Whether they can balance cost and service levels.

How do you keep frontline staff engaged when the work is repetitive and emotional?

What they are checking: Whether they understand burnout risk and support their teams.

What would you do

Call volumes suddenly spike after a change to how test results are delivered. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can respond quickly with staffing and fix the cause with other teams.

Abbott Cancer Diagnostics came from the Exact Sciences acquisition. How would you approach aligning service operations during that transition?

What they are checking: Whether they can protect service quality while processes are changing.

About the work

How would you run service operations for a diagnostics business so that customers get accurate, timely help?

What they are checking: Whether they can design service processes, staffing and metrics for a lab business.

What service metrics would you watch most closely, and why?

What they are checking: Whether they know which measures, like resolution time and first-contact resolution, reflect customer experience.

How do you handle patient or provider complaints that might relate to test quality?

What they are checking: Whether they know complaints must go into quality systems and be handled carefully.

How do you use technology, such as CRM or automation, to improve service without losing the human touch?

What they are checking: Whether they balance efficiency with empathy, especially for patients.

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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 works out of our Madison, WI location in the Cancer Diagnostics division. 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 Sr. Manager, Service Operations, you’ll have the chance to lead and oversee a portfolio of patient- and provider-support services, including blood sample collection, while partnering across the organization to operationalize new services, maintain quality and performance, and support new product launches. What You’ll Work On • Partner with service designers and cross-functional teams to develop and operationalize new services that support pipeline products and new product launches, including standard operating procedures, quality measures, and implementation plans. • Provide operational oversight for a portfolio of patient- and provider-support services, including blood sample collection; monitor service performance, dashboards, SLAs, audits, and quality metrics, and lead interventions and change management when issues arise. • Manage third-party service vendors and serve as a key point of contact for internal requirements and vendor coordination, including contracts, negotiations, invoicing, service-level agreements, and ongoing operational performance. • Coordinate service data collection and customer feedback with Voice of Customer teams, using qualitative and quantitative insights to identify opportunities, resolve service issues, and continuously improve the customer experience. • Build strong relationships with senior leaders and enabling functions across a complex matrix organization while leading, developing, and supporting the team through clear priorities, delegation, performance feedback, training, and a culture of accountability and inclusion. Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Design, Marketing, Business, Life Sciences, Engineering, or related field. • 8+ years of experience working in service operations, product management, or program management. • Experience leading teams directly and/or indirectly. • Demonstrated strong understanding of the current service landscape in the related healthcare market. • 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 • Extensive experience using problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills to evolve service offerings based on research, data, and industry trends. • Extensive experience partnering with enabling functions such as IT, Finance, Operations, Compliance, Regulatory, and Legal. • Demonstrated experience managing complex systems and proficiency with management platforms, dashboards, and operations command centers. • Experience in healthcare, wellness, or digital health. • Experience with both customer-facing operations and supporting “backstage” functions. • Experience with both B2C and B2B products and/or services. 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 $129,300.00 – $258,700.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Customer Service DIVISION: ONCO Cancer Diagnostics LOCATION: United States > Madison : 5505 Endeavor Ln ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 20 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: 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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