Manager AQR Quality Program at Abbott

North Chicago, Illinois, United States

Abbott Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Medical Devices, DiagnosticsIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree (4-year degree in a technical or scientific discipline)
  • Minimum 10-12 years total combined experience (not necessarily the sum of specifics below)
  • Quality Assurance and/or Compliance and/or Analytical Laboratories and/or Manufacturing and/or Operations - 10 years
  • Managerial/Supervisory Experience - 4 years
  • Project Management - 3 years
  • Auditing experience - 2+ years
  • Fundamental understanding of regulatory inspections and quality systems
  • Proven technical project leader with emphasis in Inspection Management and Regulations

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and direction for furthering the development of the Abbott-wide Inspection Readiness Program
  • Act as a strategic partner for ensuring that business locations are effective in the full life cycle of a third-party inspection (preparation, execution, and response)
  • Provide direction and consultation for third-party inspections, including identification and review of outstanding issues, facilitating inspections, liaison training, and promoting effective and professional inspection facilitation
  • Assess and provide meaningful feedback regarding compliance status, effectiveness of management teams, and related quality and operational systems
  • Provide scheduling and detailed project tasks for assigned sub-teams to ensure milestones are implemented
  • Review and support creative solutions to key topics and utilize risk management principles
  • Build and maintain a strategic focus on emerging regulations and their potential impact on Abbott
  • Serve as a Technical Advisor, Consultant, or Subject Matter Expert (technical consultant to business, represent Abbott internally and externally, recognized expert)
  • Significant interaction with executive management with accountability for assigned projects
  • Provide leadership, oversight, and project management covering Abbott's Quality System, including division/business support and quality expertise/consulting activities

Skills

Quality System Management
Inspection Readiness
Project Management
Quality Expertise
Strategic Planning
Leadership
Consulting
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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