Quality Assurance Manager

The Quality Assurance Manager 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 support may include the Document Center Device QA Labeling Validation Training Quality Intelligence Compendia management and CAPA.  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.

• Provides direction to staff of professionals to include hiring setting performance expectations performance feedback and development of staff
• Directs the development of Quality policies that meet both regulatory and company requirements.
• Maintains expertise on various regulations (FDA EMA ICH etc.)
• Provides compliance leadership to the manufacturing site.
• Provides direct interface with FDA and other regulatory agencies and customers during inspections.
• Perform assessments to determine compliance to processes and regulations to identify potential gaps and mitigate and implement improvements within our quality system.
• Review and approve deviation investigations driving reduction in quality events through robust CAPA
• Compiles analyzes and communicates significant quality or compliance metrics to senior management..
• Establish programs to promote quality awareness and compliance

Qualifications :

Bachelors 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 thisposting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic locationand 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 commissionincentive benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole and absolute discretion unless anduntil paid and may be modified at the Companys 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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Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time