Is it hard to get a job at Abbott?

Medical and Clinical Affairs

This department requires the most experience and qualifications. Most roles in medical and clinical affairs require advanced degrees in specialized areas. Engineering and science degrees are preferred, as well as at least two years of medical device-related work experience. Roles in these departments have some of the highest salaries and best benefits in the company.

Business Support

Here are some of the required qualifications candidates must possess for jobs in this department:

• A Bachelor's degree in a related field

• Technical or business knowledge with wide application of technical principles, practices, and procedures.

• Strong understanding of the business unit function and cross-group dependencies and/or relationships

• Cognitive skills and the ability to work on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.

• Exercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions

• Has a sound knowledge of various technical alternatives and their impact

On average, Abbot seeks candidates with at least five years of professional experience for positions in their business support department.

Internships

Abbott has internship positions for college students and recent college graduates. Here, the company is very selective in who they choose for these roles. Applicants should have exploratory college records in terms of grades and specific degrees. Those with degrees in the medical, business, or technology fields are preferred.