Senior Specialist, Good Manufacturing Practices

Abbott; Witney; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

Defined contribution pension

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Abbott is a global healthcare leader seeking a GMP Quality expert to support manufacturing and compliance across cross-functional teams. The role focuses on embedding GMP requirements, driving quality initiatives and improving processes to safeguard patient safety.

You will work with Quality, Operations, Engineering and other functions to maintain Abbott’s high standards and culture of continuous improvement. Abbott offers competitive pay and career development.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or equivalent in relevant science/engineering.
• In-depth GMP knowledge in regulated industry.
• Experience supporting quality/compliance in manufacturing.
• Ability to manage complex projects across stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Proactive, independent worker with cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience in medical devices/pharma advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on GMP requirements and expectations.
• Support implementation and maintenance of quality systems and compliance processes.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to embed GMP in manufacturing and operations.
• Lead or support complex quality and compliance projects across the business.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement effective solutions.
• Support internal and external audits, inspections and compliance activities.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance product quality, compliance and operational performance.
• Act as a trusted quality resource, coaching colleagues across the organisation.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional

Coaching

Analytical thinking

Continuous improvement

Auditing

Project management

Education

Associate's Degree in Science/Engineering

Job description

This is a highly visible specialist role, providing GMP expertise across the business to support the manufacture of life-changing healthcare products. As a recognised subject matter expert, you will work closely with Quality, Operations, Engineering and other cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards and Abbott procedures. You'll play a key role in supporting quality initiatives, driving continuous improvement and providing guidance on GMP requirements across complex projects and business activities. This position offers the opportunity to influence quality culture, support operational excellence and contribute directly to maintaining the highest standards of product quality and patient safety.,

• Providing expert guidance on Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements and expectations.
• Supporting the implementation and maintenance of effective quality systems and compliance processes.
• Partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure GMP requirements are embedded within manufacturing and operational activities.
• Leading or supporting complex quality and compliance projects across the business.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement and implementing effective solutions.
• Supporting internal and external audits, inspections and compliance activities.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality, compliance and operational performance.
• Acting as a trusted quality resource, providing coaching and support to colleagues across the organisation. We're looking for a quality professional who combines strong GMP knowledge with excellent communication and problem-solving skills., An Associate's Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant scientific, technical or engineering discipline.
• In-depth knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and quality systems within a regulated industry.
• Experience supporting quality and compliance activities in a manufacturing environment.
• The ability to manage complex projects and deliver results across multiple stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the organisation.
• A proactive approach and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Experience within the medical device, pharmaceutical or other regulated manufacturing industries would be advantageous.

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. Joining us, you can shape your career as you shape the future of healthcare. 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 breakthrough medical technologies, we are advancing some of the most innovative healthcare solutions available today. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global healthcare leader and develop your career within a quality-focused organisation committed to improving lives around the world. Abbott offers a benefits platform that provides security to you and your family. As you'd expect from an innovative global healthcare company, we offer a competitive salary, bonus opportunity, a class-leading defined contribution pension scheme, private healthcare, life assurance, flexible benefits and excellent opportunities for professional growth and development. At Abbott, you'll have the chance to work alongside talented colleagues, contribute to meaningful healthcare innovations and make a real difference to patients worldwide.