Commercial and Distribution Quality Lead at Abbott

Singapore

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Medical Devices, DiagnosticsIndustries

Requirements

  • Expertise in Quality Management System, GMP training, Change Controls, Exceptions, CAPA handling, Complaints, Product Actions, Significant events, Counterfeiting, Tampering, Diversion, Product Theft, Supplier Management, Quality Audit Program, Material Control, Risk Management, and Process/Gross Margin Improvement Projects
  • Ability to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and local regulations
  • Experience in preparing organizations for division-level, corporate, and external quality system audits
  • Knowledge of supplier and distributor management evaluation and maintenance
  • Capability to provide quality oversight for distribution centers, material control, supply chain, and transportation
  • Skills in conceptualizing compliant labeling processes
  • Role as CAPA Subject Matter Expert (SME) within Molecular Diagnostics commercial affiliates
  • Ability to coordinate between QA teams, local countries, and quality representatives for complaint-related tasks

Responsibilities

  • Improve and maintain the quality system in South Asia Pacific
  • Ensure training and development for functional areas is provided and documented
  • Prepare country organizations for division-level, corporate, and external quality system audits, with continuous process improvements
  • Respond to audit findings with corrective and preventive actions, follow up on implementation and effectiveness
  • Perform and support evaluation and maintenance of Supplier and Distributor management
  • Ensure compliance to local regulations
  • Provide quality oversight for the Singapore Distribution Center
  • Conceptualize processes for labeling in the Singapore Distribution Center to meet Abbott and local regulatory requirements
  • Provide oversight and advice for quality-related issues in material control, supply chain, and transportation
  • Conduct initial evaluation and documentation of spare part depots and refresh centers in South Asia Pacific
  • Act as CAPA SME and representative for One Abbott Commercial Affiliate workstream group
  • Coordinate between QA Des Plaines, local Molecular Diagnostics countries, and Core Diagnostics Quality Representatives for complaint tasks, including Field Action communication, Field Advisory Notices, effectiveness checks, and customer communications
  • Actively support country organizations, customers, and distributors with quality-related answers

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Quality Management SystemRegulatory ComplianceQuality AssuranceTraining ProgramsQuality PoliciesQuality ProceduresQMS

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What benefits does Abbott offer?

Abbott provides free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan, an excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution, tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit for earning a bachelor’s degree.

Is this position remote or office-based?

This is an office-based position located at Abbott Laboratories Pte, 3 Fraser Street, 23 - 28 Duo Tower, Singapore 189352.

What are the main responsibilities or skills needed for this role?

The role involves ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, maintaining quality systems including Quality Management System, Training, Change Controls, CAPA, Complaints, Supplier Management, Quality Audit Program, Material Control, Risk Management, and Process Improvement Projects.

What is the company culture like at Abbott?

Abbott emphasizes doing work that matters, personal growth and learning, caring for yourself and family, being your true self, career development in an international company, and is recognized as a great place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

A strong candidate should have expertise in quality systems, regulatory compliance, supplier and distributor management, audit preparation, risk management, and process improvements, particularly for the South Asia Pacific region.

Abbott

Healthcare solutions in diagnostics and devices

About Abbott

Abbott Laboratories focuses on improving health through various medical technologies and health solutions. The company operates in areas such as cardiovascular health, diabetes management, diagnostic testing, nutrition, and neuromodulation for chronic pain and movement disorders. Abbott's products include advanced medical devices and diagnostic tests that help healthcare professionals and patients manage health conditions effectively. For example, their cardiovascular technologies assist in heart health management, while diabetes care products enable accurate glucose monitoring without painful fingersticks. Unlike many competitors, Abbott emphasizes accessibility and affordability in its offerings, aiming to make life-changing technologies available to a broader audience. The company's goal is to positively impact global health and well-being, supported by a commitment to sustainability and a 2030 Sustainability Plan.

Lake Bluff, IllinoisHeadquarters
1888Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Departure of key leader Dr. Adamson may affect Abbott's Heart Failure division.
Integration challenges with Medtronic could impact glucose monitor-insulin pump rollout.
Thermo Fisher's microfluidics expansion may increase competition for Abbott.

Differentiation

Abbott integrates continuous glucose monitoring with automated insulin delivery systems.
Abbott's microfluidic devices streamline diagnostic processes efficiently.
Abbott's neuromodulation products target specific nervous system areas for chronic pain relief.

Upsides

Microfluidic technology offers cost-effective solutions in diagnostics.
Strategic partnerships like Abbott-Medtronic enhance product offerings and market reach.
Significant investments indicate strong market confidence in Abbott's healthcare solutions.

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