Senior Quality Professional Validation at Abbott

Des Plaines, Illinois, United States

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

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field
  • Minimum of 3 years of industry experience, preferably within pharmaceutical or related industries
  • Strong understanding of various quality and operational systems supporting facility, equipment, utilities, and computer systems
  • Solid working knowledge of cGMP regulations

Responsibilities

  • Ensuring compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional policies and procedures
  • Managing all validation activities, including protocol development, document review, controlled document storage, and resolution of problem reports
  • Supporting CAPA activities within the Global Engineering Services (GES) organization
  • Contributing to GES compliance and validation programs by maintaining records, preparing metrics, and tracking action items
  • Assisting with internal, Corporate, Divisional, Regulatory, and third-party audits related to GES
  • Writing, reviewing, approving and/or executing documentation for new and current validation procedures and technical reports related to qualified facilities/utilities/equipment, validated spreadsheets, validated systems, and/or validated processes
  • Representing division, department, and group interests as a QA Validation Representative in meetings, conference calls, or as needed
  • Ensuring compliance with division, corporate, and regulatory requirements by providing quality guidance to customers and clients on policies and procedures related to development and validation
  • Providing support to ensure that Departmental Validation Master Plans are developed, approved in a timely manner, and adhered to
  • Investigating/troubleshooting validation problems for qualified facilities/utilities/equipment, validated spreadsheets, validated systems, and/or validated processes
  • Serving as an Abbott Engineering Standards (AES) committee member
  • Developing and evaluating quality process and system standards to ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements
  • Assisting with establishing and updating corporate validation policies
  • Conducting External Supplier Evaluations and managing the Approved Supplier List

Skills

Validation
Quality Assurance
Compliance
Molecular Diagnostics
GMP
FDA Regulations
Quality Management
Risk Assessment
Audit Management
CAPA
SOP Development

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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