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.Senior Manager ComplianceWorking at AbbottAt Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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.
Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
An excellent retirement savings plan with a 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The OpportunityThis position works out of our Lake Forest, IL location in the Cardiometabolic and Informatics Division. We’re empowering smarter medical and economic decision-making to help transform the way people manage their health at all stages of life. Every day, more than 10 million tests are run on Abbott’s diagnostics instruments, providing lab results for millions of people.The Senior Manager Compliance is responsible for leading internal and external audit strategy to ensure audit readiness. Manages a team of auditors and acts as a change leader, responsible for management of improvement activities to improve quality systems, audit readiness, and compliance across the division. Manages a team of training coordinators who are responsible for training support and expertise to employees to ensure continued compliance with Quality System and administration of the divisional Learning Management System. Additionally, leads the audit community of practice for the division and participates in corporate teams as a Subject Matter Expert (SME).What You’ll Work On
Acts as Subject Matter Expert for audits in inspections and external audits.
Directs audit management, including staffing, logistics, and role allocation before, during, and after audits. Reviews and approves audits performed by the team.
Reports audit outcomes and serves as the division owner of the QA Audit Systems.
Leads the division readiness program, focusing on risk prioritization and mitigation.
Evaluates regulatory guidance (e.g., FDA), changes to standards, actions, and audit findings to assess impact and mitigate business risks.
Analyzes trends from various sources to provide insights on recent audit findings and proactively address regulatory, compliance, and quality issues.
Leads briefings and technical meetings for internal and external representatives.
Interacts with management and senior-level representatives regarding projects, decisions, scheduling, and contractual clarifications.
Liaises with customers and suppliers as needed.
Manages multiple quality system elements/functions as defined in the site Quality Manual.
Implements the quality plan in line with objectives/goals and maintains the effectiveness of the quality system.
Determines staffing and resource requirements to achieve business goals and compliance.
Resolves project team issues and leads complex process improvement initiatives.
Develops and manages staff, ensuring adequate training programs for safety and business EHS goals.
Develops quality goals based on business strategies, collaborates with other units on common goals, and drives results.
Establishes and implements communication strategies for quality improvement and awareness.
Manages department financials and cost improvements.
Oversees global QA functions within one or multiple disciplines at one site.
Balances complex resource needs across QA functions.
Makes decisions with extended impact on work processes and outcomes, potentially affecting time, resources, and future business activities.
Supports the Learning Management System and Quality System Training Program to ensure employee training.
Ensures effective communication and promotion of learning activities.
Collaborates with division managers and team leaders to improve learning processes and systems.
Maintains proactive relationships with internal and external customers, understanding and addressing current needs and issues.
Authors and reviews learning documentation/material.
Supports audit readiness to ensure successful audit inspection results related to the learning system and processes.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or technical discipline, or equivalent experience (minimum 5 years in the field).
7-10 years in the function or related field.
4+ years of direct supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree or higher preferred.
Demonstrated solid knowledge and experience in the discipline.
Leadership experience required.
Subject Matter Expert and key contributor to initiatives.
Leader and key contributor to the advancement of the Quality organization.
Emerging leader with strong leadership competencies.
Makes decisions and charts course through careful evaluation of risks and benefits with limited information, in conjunction with the Director.
Builds and drives relationships and teamwork within the team and across functions with a professional demeanor.
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)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.The base pay for this position is $127,300.00 – $254,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.An Equal Opportunity EmployerAbbot 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 corpjat@abbott.com
