Abbott
Edward Schmitz is an experienced talent acquisition professional with a robust career spanning multiple leadership roles in major pharmaceutical companies. Currently serving as the Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Abbott Rapid Diagnostics, Edward has previously held positions such as Regional Head of Talent Acquisition for the US at Takeda Pharmaceuticals, and Sr. Manager of Talent Acquisition at AbbVie. Edward's early career includes roles at Abbott Laboratories, where responsibilities encompassed Sr. Manager of the Commercial Management Development Program and Talent Acquisition Manager in Pharma. Edward holds an MBA in Business Administration and Management from Webster University, earned between 2001 and 2003.
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Abbott
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Abbott is a healthcare company that develops products to improve quality of life at all stages. Abbott’s portfolio includes diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. They have over 110,000 employees globally with customers in over 160 countries worldwide. With 130 years of history, Abbott is an established presence in the healthcare industry. Abbott’s portfolio has products targeted towards several categories, including cardiovascular, diabetes care, diagnostics, neuromodulation, nutrition, and medicines. Some of Abbott’s best known brands include: Similac, a line of infant formulas; EleCare, a nutritionally complete, amino acid-based medical good and infant formula with iron; PediaSure, balanced nutrition for kids on the go; Pedialyte, a formulation to prevent dehydration by restoring lost minerals and nutrients; Ensure, a line of nutrition products supporting active lifestyles; FreeStyle, a glucose monitor to make managing diabetes easier and more convenient; FreeStyle Libre, a handheld reader with a small sensor that continuously monitors glucose levels, eliminating routine finger sticks; and Glucerna, specialized nutrition to help maintain health blood glucose levels and manage diabetes.