Overview:
In this role you will lead Abbott’s Quality Program and inspection readiness efforts from the Abbott Park site. You’ll partner with business locations to manage third-party inspections across the full life cycle, providing guidance and expert insight on quality systems and regulatory expectations. You will influence compliance status, risk management, and project milestones with cross-functional teams. The opportunity focuses on shaping a robust quality mindset and enabling successful audits in a global healthcare environment. You’ll work closely with executives to drive regulatory readiness and continuous improvement. Compensation / Benefits HIP PPO medical plan retirement plan with high employer contribution tuition reimbursement FreeU education benefit significant career development opportunities supportive work environment
Responsibilities:
Provide leadership for advancing the Abbott-wide Inspection Readiness Program Serve as strategic partner to ensure effective third-party inspection life cycle (preparation, execution, response) Offer direction for third-party inspections including issue review and inspection facilitation Assess compliance status and effectiveness of management and quality/operational systems Plan scheduling and tasks for sub-teams to meet milestones Develop solutions using risk management principles for key topics Maintain focus on emerging regulations and their impact on Abbott
Key requirements:
Bachelor in Technical or Scientific Discipline Minimum 7-10 years of experience Managerial/Supervisory experience Quality Assurance and/or Compliance and/or Analytical Laboratories and/or Manufacturing and/or Operations Project Management Auditing experience strong leadership strategic partnership effective communication regulatory inspections quality systems inspection management