Manager, QA at Abbott

Temecula, California, United States

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

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree (preferably Engineering) and 9+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
  • Advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

  • Leads the team of Quality engineers to support manufacturing and directs projects to ensure high quality product manufacture and compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Implements a staffing plan by identifying resource requirements, writing justifications for additional personnel, obtaining approval for changes, and coordinating the selection process with Human Resources
  • Develops direct reports by securing appropriate training, assigning progressively challenging tasks, applying progressive disciplinary action as appropriate, and conducting formal written and verbal performance reviews
  • Monitors daily work operations and provides direction and guidance to experienced exempt employees or skilled nonexempt staff to achieve unit or project goals
  • Interacts with internal and external customers by meeting regularly, responding to requests, and explaining procedures
  • Interprets and executes policies that affect work processes and personnel within the assigned organizational unit
  • Contributes to the development of operational policies and procedures that affect personnel within the assigned organizational unit
  • Monitors compliance with company policies and procedures (e.g., compliance with FDA, BSI, EEO regulations etc.)
  • Contributes to the development and monitoring of area budgets through regular analysis of cost and spending
  • Translates department goals into individual objectives and KRAs
  • Identifies, develops, and implements processes to improve department performance
  • Monitors departmental activities and records to ensure compliance through critical decision making
  • Provides supplier development support by defining work assignments to address manufacturing process defects and implement process improvements utilizing Quality System tools
  • Implements improvements to Quality Systems and tools by directing personnel to gather data on existing quality tools, identify weaknesses, and research/select new tools based on findings
  • Ensures sustaining support of Quality System and regulatory compliance by working quality system issues and delegating project work for maintaining quality system capability

Skills

Quality Assurance
Manufacturing
Regulatory Compliance
Team Leadership
Staffing
Resource Management
Project Management
Quality Engineering

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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