Who founded Abbot Laboratories?
The history of Abbott Laboratories and its founder is a large part of the company's identity and what it represents. This question allows the interviewer to test how familiar you are with their brand and whether their brand and their history have in any way motivated you to pursue this opportunity.
Go above and beyond when delivering your answer. Simply answering with the name of their founder will indicate that you put in the bare minimum. Research the history of the company and what they've accomplished over the last 130 years. Take the elements of their story that most resonate with you and relate that back in your own words.
From Abbott's website: "In 1888, physician and drug store proprietor Dr. Wallace C. Abbott began producing accurate, scientifically formulated medications with the goal of providing more effective therapies to patients and the physicians providing their care. Under the pioneering leadership of Dr. Abbott, our company was among the founders of the scientific practice of pharmacy, expanding its business to meet rising global health needs by championing new areas of medical research."
"The company was founded in 1888 by Dr. Abbott. He was one of the original innovators who brought the scientific practice of pharmacy to the world."
