Senior Quality Auditor

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.

DESCRIPCION DEL PUESTO

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 out of our Lake Forest, IL location in the Rapid and Molecular Diagnostics Division (RMDx) is part of Abbott's Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies to support diagnostic testing which provides important information for treatment and management of diseases and other conditions. The Senior Quality Auditor is responsible for developing and executing the Infectious Disease (ID) Business Unit (BU) audit program that ensures performance of independent internal compliance audits for RMDx entities (including affiliates) and suppliers as required. Duties will principally be within his/her region, but it will be necessary to support activities in other geographic regions. The Quality Auditor shall also be responsible for performing third party supplier audits for strategic suppliers and as needed to supplement Rapid and Molecular Diagnostics Division (RMDx) BU site supplier audit programs. What You'll Work On Carries out duties in compliance with established business policies and procedures. Demonstrates commitment to the development, implementation, and effectiveness of applicable Quality Processes as per ISO, FDA, and other regulatory agencies. Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal/external business associates reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices. Responsibility to understand and maintain awareness of the quality consequences which may occur from the improper performance of their specific job. Perform other duties and projects as assigned. Execute ID internal audit schedule. Collaborate with other Quality System Auditors to develop and maintain ID BU audit standards and procedures. As applicable, engage local site Quality teams in audit program, utilizing local qualified auditors/resources to perform cross-site audits, ensuring annual independent review of each site's quality system processes. Perform audits, including preparation, conduct, and issuance of final audit report. Assist with quality auditor training program, to assess and develop ID BU auditors through training and mentorship. Support sites as required in prioritizing and correcting audit findings, including training, process development, additional directed audits, and providing on-site support. Support ID BU leadership as necessary through assigned tasks and projects. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Science, Engineering, pharmaceuticals or equivalent. Minimum 8 years of experience with at least 3 years Quality work experience in medical device industry, including experience as a Quality Systems Auditor, and competent working knowledge of nationally recognized Quality Management System auditing standards and procedures. In depth knowledge of and ability to apply quality system regulation including

QSR, ISO

13485, MDSAP, cGMP Regulations, MDR and IVDR and other regulations and standards relevant to the ARDx business. Preferred Qualifications Certification as a Quality Auditor from ASQ, RAPS, ISO or equivalent. General knowledge of engineering and technical applications applied in development of medical devices is useful. Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and management of spreadsheets. Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including ability to make clear, well-founded decisions regarding conformity during audits. Ability to travel, including valid driver's license (60% travel a requirement) and passport. Apply Now Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: https://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 abbott.com, on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/, and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AbbottCareers. The base pay for this position is $86,700.00 - $173,300.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

FAMILIA DE TRABAJO

Operations Quality

DIVISION ID

Infectious Disease

UBICACION

United States >

Lake Forest :

J55 UBICACIONES ADICIONALES TURNO DE TRABAJO

Standard VIAJES Yes, 50 % of the Time

VIGILANCIA MEDICA

Not Applicable

ACTIVIDADES LABORALES SIGNIFICATIVAS

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), Driving a personal auto or company car or truck, or a powered piece of material handling equipment, Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday), Work requiring repeated bending, stooping, squatting or kneeling 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 significa el poder de la salud. Durante más de 125 años, Abbott ha ayudado a las personas a alcanzar todo su potencial, porque el mejorar la salud permite a las personas y a las comunidades alcanzar mucho más. Con una red mundial diversa que brinda servicios a clientes en más de 160 países, creamos nuevas soluciones en todos los ámbitos de la salud, a nivel mundial y en todas las etapas de la vida. Ya sea que se trate de diagnósticos de última generación, dispositivos que cambian la vida, nutrición basada en la ciencia o reformulaciones innovadoras, proponemos algunas de las tecnologías más innovadoras y revolucionarias para el cuidado de la salud, y así ayudamos a las personas a vivir al máximo su vida gracias a una mejor salud. Los empleados de Abbott vienen a trabajar todos los días con incansable energía y entusiasmo, y con la promesa de mejorar la salud y el bienestar de millones de personas. Traspasan las barreras para ayudar a manejar y a tratar algunos de los desafíos de salud más grandes de la vida. Te invitamos a explorar las oportunidades en Abbott, a evaluar si tu talento y expectativas profesionales coinciden con los puestos que tenemos vacantes. Como empleador que brinda empleo sobre la base de la igualdad de oportunidades, Abbott acoge y promueve la diversidad en la fuerza laboral. Síguenos: Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Twitter