LATAM Analytical Science & Tech Leader

Abbott Laboratories; Florencio Varela; Presencial; ARS 6.000.000 - 12.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Abbott Laboratories in Argentina, based in Florencio Varela, seeks an AS&T Manager to lead Analytical Science & Technology across LATAM and to manage both regional and local Argentina teams.

You will drive harmonization of analytical practices, oversee product lifecycle support, technology transfers, and regulatory compliance, and partner with Operations, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Supply Chain to ensure uninterrupted supply and scientific excellence.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or related scientific discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years in the pharmaceutical industry, with at least 5 years in Analytical Science & Technology (AS&T), MS&T, Quality, Analytical Development, or a related technical support function.
• Demonstrated experience supporting commercial pharmaceutical products throughout their lifecycle, including product transfers, regulatory submissions, process improvements, analytical troubleshooting, and post-approval changes.
• Strong technical expertise in analytical methodologies, method validation and transfer, laboratory investigations, impurity profiling, stability programs, and analytical lifecycle management. Experience with nitrosamine risk assessments, nitrosamine testing strategies, and other emerging regulatory requirements is highly desirable.
• Proven experience leading technical projects, including technology transfers, compliance remediation initiatives, optimization projects, ASQ programs, and cross-functional business-critical activities.
• Demonstrated ability to provide scientific leadership and technical guidance across multiple manufacturing sites and multidisciplinary teams in a regional or global environment.
• Previous people management experience is required, including performance management, coaching, talent development, succession planning, and building high-performing teams.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and deliver results within established timelines.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and risk assessment capabilities, with a proven track record of leading complex investigations and implementing effective solutions.
• Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively interact with senior leadership, Operations, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, I&D, external laboratories, and third-party manufacturing partners.
• Fluent English and Spanish are required.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required to support regional business needs and manufacturing sites across LATAM.

Responsabilidades

• Provide regional scientific leadership for analytical activities across LATAM manufacturing sites, act as the regional SME for analytical sciences, supporting Operations, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, and commercial priorities and drive harmonization and standardization of analytical practices.
• Provide analytical support throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring continuity of supply and compliance with global and local regulatory requirements. Technical Transfers and New Product Introduction. Lead and support analytical activities associated with technology transfers between internal manufacturing sites and third-party manufacturers. Ensure successful transfer, verification, validation, and implementation of analytical methods.
• Lead analytical compliance initiatives and remediation projects to ensure inspection readiness and sustained GMP compliance. Continuous Improvement and Optimization. Identify and implement opportunities for process, method, and laboratory optimization.
• Provide strong leadership, coaching, and direction to the regional AS&T organization, fostering a culture of scientific excellence, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Lead and develop a diverse regional team of analytical scientists and technical professionals, ensuring appropriate succession planning, talent development, and capability building across the organization.

Conocimientos

Analytical leadership

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

People management

LATAM experience

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or related scientific discipline

MSc/PhD preferred

Herramientas

GxP systems

Analytical method validation software

Descripción del empleo

Abbott Laboratories in Argentina, based in Florencio Varela, seeks an AS&T Manager to lead Analytical Science & Technology across LATAM and to manage both regional and local Argentina teams.

You will drive harmonization of analytical practices, oversee product lifecycle support, technology transfers, and regulatory compliance, and partner with Operations, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Supply Chain to ensure uninterrupted supply and scientific excellence.