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Patrick Kippes

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Divisional Vice President at Abbott
📍 San Diego, California, United States

Patrick is a global R&D leader at Abbott, specializing in diagnostics and point-of-care platforms. With a background from Purdue University and certifications in Design Thinking, he excels at building collaborative teams and scaling solutions from concept to commercial readiness. People who work with him describe him as a powerful thought leader, engaged, and having high integrity.

Outside of work, Patrick is a runner, having competed at the collegiate level for Pittsburg State University. He recently shared his personal journey of living with and recovering from a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), highlighting the importance of early detection and breakthrough medical tests in the field.

He is a passionate advocate for fostering a culture that elevates equity of voice and maximizes the creative capacity of individuals.

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Experience
1 Years
Current Role
Divisional Vice President
Job Level
Senior
Location
San Diego, California, United States
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Healthcare Innovation
Leads global R&D for infectious disease diagnostics at Abbott, focusing on creating and commercializing impactful healthcare products worth solving.
Leadership & Culture
Believes in fostering a culture with "equity of voice" and has certifications in psychological safety to enhance team collaboration and innovation.
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Career

Work history

4-2024
Divisional Vice President
Abbott
3-2024 - 4-2024
Leadership Consultant
Alvarez & Marsal
Vice President Research And Development
Cepheid
Senior Director Of Engineering and R&D, Danaher Business System Leader
Cepheid
Director Of Manufacturing Engineering
Cepheid
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Education
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Pittsburg State University
Master of Science - MS
Purdue University
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