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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.

About Abbott

The key to successful treatment and full recovery is often fast, accurate diagnosis. Abbott’s life-changing tests and diagnostic tools provide insights that enable smarter, faster decisions and transform the way the world is managing health.

Our pioneering technology spans the world of healthcare operations — with medical diagnostic instruments, tests, automation and informatics solutions for hospitals, reference labs, blood centers, emergency departments, physician offices and clinics.

We have an opportunity for a TPM Supplier Quality Assurance Manager based in Scarborough, ME. In this role, you will manage the development and administration of departmental activities of Supplier Assurance while maintaining compliance to, and driving continuous improvement of, related quality assurance programs, policies, process, procedures and controls. Manages the Supplier Quality Engineering operations.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Define and communicate overall vision and cascaded objectives for the departments.

• Staff, train, develop and manage employees.

• Assess and manage all resource needs within the department.

• Manage all activities related to Supplier Quality Engineering in accordance with policy, including supplier selection and evaluation, material qualification, inspection procedure development, supplier corrective action, supplier assessments, supplier performance reviews and supplier development.

• Lead employees in driving continuous improvement in department processes and establishing departmental objectives to meet divisional goals.

• Develop and maintain department operating budgets. Manage expenses to within budget, while meeting established objectives.

• Define, justify, acquire and implement inspection test equipment to meet specified needs.

• Re-deploy employees as priorities change to meet Division objectives.

• Develop, train, implement and continuously approve upon department policies and procedures.

• Ensure departmental compliance with Division SOPs and procedures.

• Ensure timely and thorough review of product/process changes.Provide routine communications with department employees to assure awareness.

• Provide timely performance & developmental evaluations of departmental staff.

• Assess and develop employee skillsets to assure effective support.

• Work cross functionally in identifying and resolving technical issues.

• Provide routine department objectives and performance metrics reporting to management as defined.

• Hires and retains a diverse, highly qualified staff and provides ongoing performance feedback. Maintains a safe and professional work environment.

• Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.

• Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor's Degree in a Biology, Chemistry, Life Sciences, or other related technical field.

• 5+ years’ experience as a supervisor or manager

• 5+ years Quality Assurance experience

• Strong leadership skills to motivate and enable department employees in meeting objectives.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience in departmental budgeting and supervision/training/managing staff.

• Experience with computers and software application knowledge consistent with engineering environments.

• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross division business unit model preferred.

• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.

• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to set goals and provide positive and constructive feedback respectfully to build positive relationships and improve business results.

• Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced changing environment.

• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.

• Multi-tasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.

• Strong organizational, planning, and follow-up skills and ability to hold others accountable.

• Ability to travel approximately 5-25%, including internationally.

PREFERRED

• Experience working with contract manufacturers

• In-depth knowledge of molecular assays, performance troubleshooting and data analysis

• Working knowledge of GMP, FDA, and ISO regulations/standards

WHAT WE OFFER

• At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• Training and career development , with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance

• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans

• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs

• Paid time off

• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match

• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $95,000.00 – $190,000.00. 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 corpjat@abbott.com