Senior Professional Quality

Abbott; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

HIP PPO medical plan

Strong retirement contribution

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Senior Professional Quality Assurance to lead quality activities for Abbott Diabetes Care, focusing on the development and deployment of Troubleshooting Guidelines and managing change requests. This onsite role requires Monday–Friday presence in the office.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, participate in CAPA activities, and drive continuous improvement across the Quality System. BS in life sciences or engineering and 5+ years in Quality are required.

Qualifications

• BS degree in life sciences or engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in Quality or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality-related activities to ensure compliant, high-quality processes, documents, and products.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve Troubleshooting Guidelines (TSGs).
• Manage TSG change requests and cross-functional projects.
• Oversee electronic workflow systems, ensuring data accuracy.
• Participate in Quality System processes including CAPA, audits, and validation.
• Collaborate with Program Manager/Project Lead on process transformation.

Education

BS degree in life sciences or engineering

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio spans diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines, serving over 115,000 colleagues in more than 160 countries.

Senior Professional Quality Assurance

Opportunity

This role focuses on leading quality-related activities to ensure compliant, high‑quality processes, documents, and products for Abbott Diabetes Care. The position oversees the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Troubleshooting Guidelines (TSGs), manages workflows, change requests, and cross‑functional projects, and participates in Quality System processes to drive operational excellence. It is an onsite position requiring presence in the office Monday‑Friday.

What You’ll Work On

• Carry out tasks related to core job responsibilities with little management oversight.
• Oversee the process for development of Troubling‑Guidelines (TSG) for Abbott Diabetes Care products, ensuring timely and successful implementation.
• Prepare the required items to meet TSG deployment deadlines.
• Perform tasks using and managing electronic workflow systems, applying attention to detail and ensuring data accuracy.
• Manage the TSG change request process, including holding scrum meetings and backlog grooming activities.
• Collaborate closely with Program Manager/Project Lead on process transformation projects.
• Identify and elevate areas for continuous improvement, and may manage continuous improvement activities for the department.
• Represent the team on cross‑functional teams with other functional leaders.
• Interpret project schedules, escalating project timeline risks to management as needed, and follow through on project deadlines or adjustments.
• May lead goals with cross‑functional or broader scope.
• Participate in Quality System processes, including training, corrective action and preventive action (CAPA) activities, product and process planning, quality audits, and validation.
• Implement and maintain the effectiveness of the Quality System.

Benefits

• Career development with an international company.
• Eligibility for free medical coverage under the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan.
• Excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement, Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit.
• Recognized as a great place to work worldwide and a leader in diversity and inclusion.

Required Qualifications

• BS degree in life sciences or engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in Quality or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrates accountability, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to accuracy.
• Strong problem‑solving techniques and initiative.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Solid organizational skills with flexibility to realign priorities to meet changing business needs.
• Effective project management skills: planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and risk management.
• Adaptability and resilience.
• Experience in a GMP environment.
• Knowledge of FDA Quality System Requirements for Medical Devices.
• Knowledge of ISO 13485 standard.
• Leadership qualities, persuasion, and team empowerment.

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

The base pay for this position is $100,000.00 – $200,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.