Now Hiring - Quality Program Manager- Change Management and Data Integrity in Abbott Park, IL

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

The function of the Quality Program Manager is to provide leadership, oversight, and project management covering Abbott's Quality System. This includes Business / Division support, quality expertise and consulting activities globally. The incumbent must have a working knowledge of global regulations and industry standards related to the subject matter of the position. The incumbent should also have a working knowledge of related Quality System elements, e.g., Medical Device Reporting, Nonconformances & CAPA, Design Controls, etc.

Core Job Responsibilities:

• Lead global committees and teams. Provide direct Business / Division support. Participate in industry groups.
• Improve the effectiveness of the Abbott Quality System, including monitoring, trending and analysis of Abbott compliance performance.
• Act as a change agent for incorporating best practice methods. Act as Divisional liaison to AQR.

Supervisory / Management Responsibilities:

• Direct reports could include 0-3 individuals. Indirect reports could include 0-3 individuals.

Position Accountability / Scope:

• The scope of this position is Abbott-wide, covering all Abbott Businesses / Divisions.
• The position manages multiple global projects.
• Given the nature of the projects as they relate to regulatory and quality compliance, the financial consequences for adverse regulatory findings or delayed product approval initiatives range from $10MM to $50MM.
• This position manages confidential information across the project lifecycle.
• This position requires significant interaction with executive management and accountability for assigned projects.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree required; Life or Engineering Sciences discipline, preferred.
• Minimum Experience / Training Required: 4 years in Quality Assurance and/or Compliance managerial, supervisory or SME role; plus 10 years in Medical Device, Pharmaceutical and/or Nutritional industry professional-level position.
• In addition, 3 years of project management experience (certification is preferred, but not required).
• Total combined minimum years of industry experience required: 10-12 (not necessarily the sum of the above).

Travel:

Yes, 50% of the time

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities.

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The base pay for this position is $118,000.00 – $236,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.