Head of QC Laboratory Operations

AbbVie; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

AbbVie seeks a seasoned head of laboratory operations to lead QC Laboratory teams across API, Finished Goods, Raw Material/In-Process areas. You will manage Managers, Supervisors and Analysts, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement within budget.

The role requires strong technical lab expertise, strategic planning, and collaboration with regulators and customers to avoid business interruptions.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Science or equivalent with 10+ years of relevant experience, or MS with 8+ years; PhD with 6+ years preferred.
• Strong technical skill in technical lab operations and understanding of related business.
• Knowledge of Product Quality, Quality Control Lab Operation and Regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Managers, Supervisors and Lab Analysts; hire, lead and develop staff to meet business objectives.
• Ensure conformance to government and corporate regulations; meet with regulators (FDA & EU) and customers to prevent compliance issues.
• Direct area of responsibility to meet production objectives within budgets; provide input to resources and budget planning.
• Establish and execute plans and commitments aligned to Development, Manufacturing, Customers and Business needs.
• Conceive, design, and conduct advanced independent scientific research per strategic business needs.
• Develop, negotiate, and finalize timelines and cost estimates for projects and/or service contracts.
• Conceive, design, and execute projects related to strategic business needs.
• Provide timely testing or execution of in-process, raw materials, intermediates, API, finished goods and QA training.
• Apply advanced technical writing to prepare project protocols and final reports for product registration or business needs.
• Interact with external contacts and customers to build positive business relationships.

Skills

Team leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Budgeting

Lab operations

Project management

Technical writing

Education

BS in Science or equivalent

MS in Science or equivalent

PhD in Science or equivalent

Job description

AbbVie seeks a seasoned head of laboratory operations to lead QC Laboratory teams across API, Finished Goods, Raw Material/In-Process areas. You will manage Managers, Supervisors and Analysts, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement within budget.

The role requires strong technical lab expertise, strategic planning, and collaboration with regulators and customers to avoid business interruptions.