Senior Manager, QA/Reliability 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 in a similar field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience
  • 2 years of direct supervisor experience

Responsibilities

  • Manages experienced QA professionals who exercise latitude and independence in their assignments
  • Often heads one or more sections/functions or a small quality department
  • Interprets policies, processes, and procedures that may affect sections and subordinate work units
  • Interacts frequently with internal personnel and outside representatives at various levels
  • Participates and presents at meetings with internal and external representatives, typically concerning resolution of operational and scheduling issues
  • Responsible for managing one or more quality system elements/functions as defined in the site Quality Manual
  • Implements the quality plan in accordance with the quality objectives/goals and maintains the effectiveness of the quality system
  • Recommends staffing and other necessary resource requirements needed to achieve business goals and compliance requirements
  • Resolves project team issues with minimal oversight
  • Ensures that functional areas of responsibility have adequate training programs for adhering to all safety requirements and business EHS goals
  • Manages the development and implementation of quality goals
  • Demonstrates strong leadership competencies as a merging leader
  • Makes decisions that impact work processes and outcomes, potentially causing serious delays and considerable expenditure of additional time, human resources, and funds
  • May define and implement critical parameters for design control and related systems throughout the product lines
  • May oversee the Nonconformance and Real-time data management portions of the quality system
  • May maintain effective Quality Metrics and define and execute activities to resolve decreases in performance
  • May support NPD at all stages of the development process and ensure its compliance to FDA and other agencies
  • May assist R&D in validation of NPS tools

Skills

QA Management
Quality Assurance
Reliability Engineering
Policy Interpretation
Process Management
Team Leadership
Vascular Devices

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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