• Job Description

  Req#: 31120168
  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.
  JOB DESCRIPTION:
  Job Title
  QA Program Director Laboratory Strategy
  The Opportunity
  The QA Program Director Laboratory Strategy is responsible for defining and executing AN’s integrated global Laboratory Strategy to ensure effective operation of all AN laboratories through established governance, optimized operating models and global standards.
  Partners with cross-functional business leaders and key stakeholders to identify integrated laboratory solutions and opportunities that will reduce compliance risk, drive global standardization, allow for data analytics and improve efficiencies by minimizing non-value-added activities.
  Leads a team of subject matter experts and engineers that are responsible for executing and implementing complex, global projects based on the latest insights and technology in the industry.
  What You’ll Work On
  • Develop and manage the Laboratory Strategy and roadmap for Abbott Nutrition. Effectively communicate the AN’s Laboratory Strategy and how it will meet and address key objectives to business partners and leaders
  • Assure the laboratory quality systems are in compliance with International Regulations and Standards as well as Corporate and Division policies and procedures.
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand business needs and opportunities to implement scalable and sustainable solutions utilizing cutting-edge technologies and integrated laboratory (data management) systems.
  • Define global strategies to create, optimize and maintain industry leading laboratory systems and operational performance ensuring the integrity and validity of test results and ultimately the safety of all AN products.
  • Establish global laboratory policies and standards and ensure consistent roll-out and implementation across AN’s global network.
  • Proactively partner with R&D and Engineering in developing and implementing new, innovative testing solutions across the global network.
  • Global quality division owner for innovative programs to advance laboratory performance (High Performance Labs, Lean Lab, Risk Management, Change Management, Data Analytics, Digital Lab’s)
  • Own global Laboratory Asset Management Program, including capital and project expense tracking, plan/LBE development.
  • Create operational cost models to support analysis and management of plant/division goals. Performs bench marking and cost structure analysis to define significant opportunities for improvement (including Third Party Lab spend)
  • Establish sustainable processes to evaluate capacity and/or cost evaluation and modeling for the global laboratory network.
  • Provide quality oversight to AN’s Material of Interest Program. Identify (potential) risks, design and implement mitigation strategies ensuring AN’s products are meeting global, regional and local expectations.
  Required Qualifications
  • Bachelors Degree (± 16 years) Chemistry, (Micro) Biology, Operations Management, Data Science, Business Analytics, or related field
  • Minimum 10 years’ experience:
  Working in a matrix environment
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience:
  Leading a team & Experience leading complex projects
  Quality Systems: Understanding of quality systems and requirements.
  Working in a laboratory environment (i.e. clinical lab, analytical lab, research lab)
  Regulatory Standards: Knowledge of regulatory standards and requirements for infant and nutritional products
  APPLY NOW :
  Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.
  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
  $147,300.00 – $294,700.00
  In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
  JOB FAMILY:
  Operations Quality
  DIVISION:
  ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain
  LOCATION:
  United States > Abbott Park : AP06C
  ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
  United States > Columbus : 2900 Easton Square Place
  WORK SHIFT:
  Standard
  TRAVEL:
  Not specified
  MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
  Not Applicable
  SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
  Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)
  Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
  EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf
  EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

• About the company

  Abbott Laboratories is an American multinational medical devices and health care company with headquarters in Abbott Park, Illinois, United States.

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