Manager, Quality

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. Описание должностных обязанностей Job Title Manager, Quality Working at Abbott At 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 student debt program, and FreeU 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 Opportunity This position works on site out of our Plano, TX site supporting the Neuromodulation division. Our Neuromodulation business includes implantable devices compatible with mobile technology to help people who suffer from chronic pain and movement disorders. These non-opioid therapies allow us to provide interventional pain therapy to patients throughout the pain continuum. The Quality System Manager is responsible for developing, maintaining, and continuously improving the company's Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with

FDA 21 CFR

Part 820, ISO 13485, and applicable global regulatory requirements. This role serves as the quality system owner and partners cross‑functionally to drive compliance, inspection readiness, and quality culture. What You'll Work On Implements a staffing plan by identifying resource requirements, writing justifications for additional personnel, obtaining approval for changes, and coordinating the selection process with Human Resources. Develops direct reports by securing appropriate training, assigning progressively challenging tasks, applying progressive disciplinary action as appropriate and conducting formal written and verbal performance reviews. Monitors daily work operations and provides direction and guidance to, experienced exempt employees, or skilled nonexempt staff to achieve unit or project goals. Serve as the process owner for the Quality Management System aligned with

FDA QSR, ISO

13485, and company procedures Ensure QMS effectiveness, compliance, and sustainability across all operational areas. Monitors compliance with company policies and procedures (e.g. compliance with

FDA, BSI, EEO

regulations etc). Lead QMS updates in response to regulatory changes, internal findings, or business growth Lead and represent the QMS at internal and external audits, including FDA, ISO, Notified body. Demonstrates confidence and leadership during audits and inspections, representing the quality system with credibility and clarity. Owns CAPA process and CAPA monitoring. Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the QMS. Identifies, develops and implements processes to improve department performance. Implements improvements to Quality Systems and tools by directing personnel to gather data on existing quality tools, identify weaknesses, and research/select new tools based on findings. Establish, monitor, and trend QMS metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs). Trend quality system metrics and present data to management. Promote a culture of proactive compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement Monitors departmental activities and records to ensure compliance independent action through critical decision making. Ensures sustaining support of Quality System by individually working quality system issues and by delegating project work for maintaining quality system capability. Other responsibilities as needed.

Influence/Leadership:

Promotes the attainment of group goals by selecting, motivating, and training capable staff Leads through influence, partnering cross‑functionally to embed quality system requirements into daily operations. Champions a culture of quality and accountability across the organization. Proactively drives alignment between business objectives and regulatory requirements. Required Qualifications A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and work experience 5+ years of relevant work experience in quality Ability to monitor progress of exempt individuals, teams, supervisors or nonexempt technical individuals toward departmental goals Willingness to perform this job in a quality system environment. Failure to adequately perform tasks can result in noncompliance with governmental regulations Ability to develop and/or identify new work processes and the improved utilization of human and material resources within the assigned area or related departments; facilitates others involvement in the continuous improvement program Ability to investigate and solves problem that impact work processes and personnel within the assigned unit Preferred Qualifications Solid knowledge of FDA regulations and guidelines and a deep understanding of medical device industry Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills Previous work experience with external audits and CAPAs. Apply Now 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. 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. Функция Operations Quality Бизнес-подразделение NM Neuromodulation Месторасположение United States > Texas >

Plano :

6901 Preston Road Дополнительное месторасположение Рабочая смена Standard Командировки Yes, 5 % of the Time Медицинское наблюдение Not Applicable Особые условия труда Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day) Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link -

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http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it's next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life's greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

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