• Supplier Quality Assurance Manager

    Abbott (Waukegan, 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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

     

    Working at Abbott

     

    At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

     

    + Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of .

    + Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO

    + An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution

    + Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

    + A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

    + A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

     

    The Opportunity

     

    We are seeking an experienced IT Quality Assurance Leader to drive compliance across global IT organizations. In this role, you will ensure adherence to regulatory standards and corporate policies while enabling operational excellence and minimizing business impact.

    What You’ll Work On

    + Lead and coordinate IT Quality Assurance activities across global teams.

    + Maintain compliance with corporate and divisional policies, procedures, and industry regulations.

    + Oversee internal quality audits and supplier quality assurance programs.

    + Manage quality event investigations and documentation (IT CAPA).

    + Ensure adherence to Abbott’s software lifecycle processes and quality systems.

    + Develop and implement metrics to assess quality processes and systems.

    + Coordinate external and internal audit activities and ensure inspection readiness.

    + Represent IT Quality on cross-divisional process improvement initiatives.

    + Set goals, assess performance, and develop growth plans for direct/indirect reports.

    + Manage departmental budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.

    Required Qualifications

    + Bachelor’s degree plus 7–10 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

    + Strong knowledge of regulations and standards impacting the healthcare industry.

    + Proven experience in quality systems analysis and IT compliance.

    + Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.

    + Ability to manage budgets and drive cost efficiencies.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems.

    + Expertise in software lifecycle processes and internal audit practices.

    + Experience with supplier quality assurance programs.

    + Familiarity with IT CAPA processes and quality event investigations.

    + Strong analytical skills for developing and implementing quality metrics.

    **Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:** www.abbottbenefits.com

     

    Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

     

    Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

     

    The base pay for this position is $99,300.00 – $198,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

    An Equal Opportunity Employer

     

    Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

     

    We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

     

    To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email [email protected]