Quality Systems Manager

AbbVie; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a Manager of Quality Systems to support QA for pharmaceutical products, biologics, cosmetics and devices. You will translate strategy into tactical objectives and lead quality initiatives across multiple functions to ensure compliance with corporate policies and regulatory requirements.

The role involves supplier qualification, risk management, and governance across ASL processes, with exposure to regulatory audits and continuous improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical/ scientific field is preferred.
• 8+ years in quality assurance or related experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of QA systems and GMP compliance.
• Familiarity with drug, biologics, cosmetics, device regulations.
• Strong oral and written communication.
• Able to manage medium to large projects.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper integration and support of quality regulations across drug, biologics, cosmetcis, device and/or combination products.
• Lead project teams in planning, review and approval of quality documentation.
• Implement and maintain the effectiveness of the quality system including regulatory audits.
• Design quality systems, procedures and processes within cross functional teams for compliance and efficiency.
• Coordinate quality system elements, training, and continuous improvement across functions and plants.
• Support new product introductions for pharmaceutical products and devices.
• Interact with internal and external partners to develop best practices in our quality systems.
• Perform assessments to identify gaps and mitigate improvements within the quality system.

Skills

Quality systems

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Cross-functional teams

GMP compliance

Quality documentation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biology, Microbiology, Engineering or other technical/ scientific area

Job description

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Company Description

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Job Description

The Manager Quality Systems is responsible for providing quality assurance support for some or all of the following manufacturing processes: pharmaceutical products, medical devices, cosmetics, combination products and biologics. This role will support the strategic direction to ensure business objectives are met. Specific areas of responsibility may include supplier qualification and approval, supplier risk management, , supplier change management, , and Approved Supplier List (ASL) governance. This position will also translate strategy into tactical objectives to deliver strategic plans and regulatory updates. This position will ensure that all product, process or system related quality activities from raw material inspection through shipment of final product are in compliance with Corporate and governmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper integration and support of quality regulations: drug, biologics, cosmetic, device and/or combination products.
• Lead project teams in planning, preparation, review and approval of quality documentation.
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system for drug, biologics, cosmetic, device and/or combination products including compliance with Corporate policies, processes and procedures.
• Design effective quality systems, procedures and/or processes within cross functional teams to ensure compliance as well as efficiency throughout our quality system. May be required to prepare and present data during regulatory audits (FDA, EMA, Anvisa, etc) and internal audits.
• Manage and oversee the interrelated function activities including design control with R&D, Manufacturing Science and Technology (MS&T), Supply Chain, Program Management, Commercial, Medical, Pharmacovigilance, and Regulatory Affairs.
• Coordinate quality system elements, training, continuous improvement, and tactical support across functions, plants, and affiliates.
• Support new product introduction for pharmaceutical products, medical devices, or combination products. Support design changes to existing medical devices and combination products.
• Interact with internal and external partners for development of best practices in our quality systems and procedures.
• Perform assessments to determine compliance to processes and regulations to identify potential gaps and mitigate and implement improvements within our quality system.
• Oversee the implementation and management of training and education programs for various aspects of quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biology, Microbiology, Engineering or other technical/ scientific area preferred.
• 8+ years’ experience in quality assurance, quality oversight or relevant experience.
• Leadership of technical professionals and in leading cross-functional teams.
• Technical knowledge in as many of the following areas as possible: Quality, Regulatory, Process Sciences, Manufacturing Operations.
• Knowledge and familiarity with product, process, equipment, and facilities of pharmaceutical, biological or device related products.
• Knowledge of QA systems and GMP compliance requirements including regulations and standards affecting device, biologics, and pharmaceutical products.
• Experience working in both team setting and independently. Works well with manager guidance while able to manage own time.
• Strong oral (with all levels of management) and written communication skills needed.
• Excellent interpersonal skills a plus.
• Can lead medium to larger sized projects with increasing level of complexity and size to deliver tactical results that support strategic initiatives.

Additional Information

• Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
  The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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