Senior Supplier Quality Assurance Leader

Abbott (abbottcareers2 board); Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage (HIP)

High employer retirement contribution

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Job summary

Abbott is a global healthcare leader committed to advancing the quality and safety of diagnostics and medical devices. The Senior Specialist Quality Assurance (Supplier Quality) will lead supplier quality management, perform supplier assessments, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement across Abbott Molecular Diagnostics Division in Des Plaines, IL.

This role requires deep knowledge of regulatory requirements, ISO 13485, and CAPA processes, with 5+ years in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in quality/compliance within regulated environments (medical devices/diagnostics/pharma).
• Experience with supplier quality, CAPA, audits, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier quality management activities across the division.
• Perform supplier quality system assessments and monitor supplier performance.
• Drive CAPA and supplier corrective actions.
• Support audits, inspections, and supplier metrics and monitoring.
• Travel up to 25% domestically to support supplier management.

Skills

Quality Assurance

CAPA

Regulatory Knowledge

Problem Solving

Audits

Education

Bachelor's degree in science/engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Audit software

Minitab/Stat software

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader committed to advancing the quality and safety of diagnostics and medical devices. The Senior Specialist Quality Assurance (Supplier Quality) will lead supplier quality management, perform supplier assessments, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement across Abbott Molecular Diagnostics Division in Des Plaines, IL.

This role requires deep knowledge of regulatory requirements, ISO 13485, and CAPA processes, with 5+ years in a regulated environment.