Lead, Quality Systems & Digital Transformation

Regulatory Toolkit; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 87,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Plano, TX is seeking a Lead for Quality Systems & Digital Transformation to drive automation, analytics, and regulatory intelligence across the product lifecycle. You will coordinate cross-functional teams and deploy AI-enabled insights to enhance patient safety and product performance.

The role requires strong experience in quality systems, cross-functional collaboration, and a solid foundation in regulatory requirements (FDA/ISO).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and regulatory/quality systems exposure.
• Experience with workflow automation and low-code/no-code tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Quality Systems automation initiatives across QMS and enterprise systems.
• Design and implement integrations between Quality, ERP, PLM, CRM and MES.
• Develop dashboards and automated reports for quality metrics and KPIs.
• Support validation activities and maintain audit trails and CSV compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and advanced analytics.

Skills

Workflow automation

Low-code/no-code

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Computer Science/Information Systems or Life Sciences

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Veeva

TrackWise

ETQ Reliance

Power Platform

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Job Title Lead, Quality Systems & Digital Transformation

Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity This position works out of our Plano, Texas location in the Neuromodulation Division. Our Neuromodulation business includes implantable devices compatible with mobile technology to help people who suffer from chronic pain and movement disorders. These non-opioid therapies allow us to provide interventional pain therapy to patients throughout the pain continuum.

We are seeking a highly motivated and collaborative Quality Systems & Digital Transformation Lead to drive digital transformation initiatives that improve quality intelligence, signal detection, regulatory intelligence, and proactive risk management across the product lifecycle. Individual contributor with comprehensive knowledge in automation and ability to execute highly complex or specialized projects. Responsible for designing and maintaining programs for the systematic monitoring and evaluation of the various aspects of a project, service, or facility to ensure that standards of quality are being met. This role will serve as the primary coordinator and business lead for a cross-functional transformation initiative focused on leveraging analytics, automation, AI-enabled insights, and external intelligence platforms to improve visibility into emerging quality, compliance, product performance, and patient safety risk. This role will work closely with Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Product Surveillance, Operations, R&D, IT, Privacy, and Cybersecurity teams to identify high-value opportunities, implement innovative solutions, and support adoption across the organization.

What You’ll Work On

• Quality Systems Automation
  • Develop, configure, and maintain automated workflows within QMS platforms and related enterprise systems.
  • Identify opportunities to automate quality processes including CAPA, complaints, nonconformances, change control, audits, training, supplier quality, and document control. Responsible for application of quality principles and complex analysis of quality records, reports to form recommendations for improvements.
  • Design system integrations between Quality, ERP, PLM, CRM, and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
  • Implement automation solutions that improve process consistency, compliance, and user experience.
• Systems Administration and Compliance
  • Support validation activities for computerized systems in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain system configurations, user access controls, audit trails, and electronic records. Ensure compliance with FDA, EU MDR, ISO 13485, and data integrity requirements.
  • Assist in preparation for regulatory inspections and audits by supporting system documentation and evidence generation.
• Data Analytics and Reporting
  • Develop dashboards and automated reporting tools to monitor quality metrics and KPIs.
  • Analyze quality data trends and identify opportunities for process improvement.
  • Support management review activities through automated data collection and reporting.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Lead digital transformation initiatives within the Quality organization.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize business processes and eliminate manual activities.
  • Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and risk-based methodologies to improve quality system effectiveness.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies including AI and advanced analytics for quality applications.
• Project Management
  • Lead system implementation and enhancement projects.
  • Develop project plans, requirements, testing protocols, and deployment strategies.
  • May liaise with external vendors. Coordinate vendors, consultants, and cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Quality, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• Experience with workflow automation, low-code/no-code platforms, or business process automation tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Quality, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience supporting Quality Systems in a regulated industry.
• Experience with electronic QMS platforms such as Veeva, TrackWise, ETQ Reliance, or similar systems.
• Strong understanding of:
  • FDA 21 CFR Part 820
  • 21 CFR Part 11
  • EU MDR / IVDR
  • ISO 13485
  • GAMP 5
  • Computer System Validation (CSV)
• Experience in medical devices, diagnostics, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical industries.
• Knowledge of Power Platform, Power Automate, Power BI or equivalent automation tools.
• Experience integrating QMS systems with ERP, PLM, or manufacturing systems.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: https://abbottbenefits.com/

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at abbott.com, on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/ , and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AbbottCareers.

The base pay for this position is $86,700.00 – $173,300.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Operations Quality

DIVISION:

NM Neuromodulation

LOCATION:

United States > Texas > Plano : 6901 Preston Road

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Yes, 5 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf