Senior Quality Control Leader: Strategy & Compliance

Abbott Laboratories; Zwolle; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Employee stock purchase opportunities

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Abbott Nutrition Zwolle is seeking a Manager Quality Control to lead our Quality Control organization and drive excellence in quality, compliance, and continuous improvement at one of Abbott's largest nutrition manufacturing sites.

In this senior role, you will develop and execute the QC strategy, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead a team of quality professionals across incoming materials to finished product release.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Laboratory Management or related quality function within a regulated industry.
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing teams.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, nutrition, food, medical device, biotech, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Quality Control strategy aligned with global standards and business objectives.
• Translate strategic goals into operational plans, priorities and budgets.
• Oversee QC activities for incoming materials, in-process testing, environmental monitoring and finished product testing.
• Lead investigations related to non-conformances, deviations, OOS results, and customer complaints.
• Ensure compliance with GMP and regulatory requirements; support inspections and audits.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

People leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences/ Chemistry/ Microbiology/ Pharmacy/ Food Technology

Tools

GMP knowledge

Job description

Abbott Nutrition Zwolle is seeking a Manager Quality Control to lead our Quality Control organization and drive excellence in quality, compliance, and continuous improvement at one of Abbott's largest nutrition manufacturing sites.

In this senior role, you will develop and execute the QC strategy, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead a team of quality professionals across incoming materials to finished product release.