Global Packaging Compliance Program Lead

Abbott; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 99,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage (HIP PPO)

Excellent retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement and education-up

Diversity and inclusion recognition

Job summary

Abbott in Columbus, OH is seeking a Program Manager to lead the Packaging Restricted Substance Management (RSM) Program within the Global Analytical & Food Safety (GAFS) organization. You will drive compliance, regulatory monitoring, and risk-based decision making across Abbott Nutrition packaging globally.

You will partner with Packaging Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Procurement, Supply Chain, Legal, Government Affairs, and external suppliers to mitigate risk and ensure continued

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related scientific field is required.
• Strong project management, leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills are essential.
• Experience interpreting complex regulatory requirements into actionable business recommendations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive projects to completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead Abbott Nutrition's Packaging Restricted Substance Management (RSM) Program and associated compliance activities.
• Monitor emerging chemical and packaging requirements and assess impacts on packaging and medical device components.
• Conduct risk assessments and provide recommendations on restricted substances and evolving regulations.
• Manage packaging compliance data in internal systems to support reporting and decision making.
• Lead supplier surveillance and compliance verification to ensure adherence to regulatory obligations.
• Evaluate new packaging materials and supplier documentation for compliance with internal and global requirements.
• Support material assessments for packaging and medical device components.
• Maintain compliance programs for REACH, RoHS, EPR, Conflict Minerals and other regulations.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory interpretation

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Product Stewardship, Regulatory Affairs, Materials Science, Packaging Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry

Job description

Abbott in Columbus, OH is seeking a Program Manager to lead the Packaging Restricted Substance Management (RSM) Program within the Global Analytical & Food Safety (GAFS) organization. You will drive compliance, regulatory monitoring, and risk-based decision making across Abbott Nutrition packaging globally.

You will partner with Packaging Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Procurement, Supply Chain, Legal, Government Affairs, and external suppliers to mitigate risk and ensure continued