Abbott
John Turk is a seasoned Information Technology leader with over two decades of experience in various roles, including Director of Information Technology at Abbott since October 2017, overseeing IT strategy in Toxicology. Prior positions include Director of Information Technology at Alere Inc, where contributions to division projects emphasized process standardization, and at American Capital, where involvement in the ACAS acquisition showcased expertise in due diligence. John also directed IT at Redwood Toxicology Laboratory, focusing on modernization and scalability during a period of significant growth. Initial career stages involved roles at IFILM as a Software Architect and Developer, where skills in web design and development were honed. John holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of California, Riverside.
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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.