Design Assurance Engineer - IVDR at Abbott

Galway, County Galway, Ireland

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

Requirements

  • Primary Degree level qualification in Science, Engineering or Technology
  • 2-3 years of Quality Engineering/Design Assurance work experience within a regulated environment (ISO13485/FDA)
  • Formal training in Medical Device Risk Management, Process Validation, Software Validation and problem Solving (beneficial)
  • Excellent data analysis skills
  • Proven ability to work in a matrix organisation where project deliverables are accountable to the Program/Workstream Leader

Responsibilities

  • Promotes the awareness of regulatory and customer requirements throughout the organization
  • Remediation of current Design Control procedures and practices across sites to standardise to “best in class” design controls
  • Liaise with quality systems and regulatory affairs personnel within the Business Unit to ensure team’s compliance and to drive alignment and harmonization
  • Deployment of effective training collateral to ensure compliance to design control policies with the Core Teams, Extended teams and relevant functions within the Business Unit
  • Embed Design Assurance in all stages of the design concept and feasibility to support R&D through specification setting, test development and provision of statistical sampling to ensure robust prototypes and design at design freeze
  • Support new test development and appropriate test method validation
  • Provision of on-going risk management, design control, quality systems and overall design assurance expertise and leadership to the Project Core and Extended teams
  • Perform technical reviews of design documentation and labelling, attend at design reviews, coordinate and facilitate completion and update of design risk management documentation and acts as independent reviewer for all design activities including design changes
  • Escalate where appropriate design control concerns/issues in a timely manner to ensure project schedule maintenance
  • Design Control Support for audits including Abbott Corporate Audits and external Regulatory/Governing Body audits (e.g. FDA/WHO)

Skills

Design Assurance
Design Control
IVDR
NPI
Lateral Flow Diagnostic Devices
R&D
QA
RA
Regulatory Compliance

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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