Quality Intelligence Project Manager - Columbus, OH

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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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 .

An excellent retirement savings plan with 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Columbus, OH location in the Nutrition Division. Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, Protality® and Glucerna®– to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

The Opportunity

Abbott Nutrition Supply Chain’s (ANSC) QA organization is responsible for quality and compliance of Abbott Nutrition (AN) manufacturing and products.

This position will lead medium to large scale projects to support ANSC Quality Assurance strategic and compliance objectives. This position has the broad objective of supporting quality activities globally for AN Division QA, AN Affiliate QA and ANSC Manufacturing sites US and OUS.

This position will independently interface with Abbott affiliates, AN Division, AN manufacturing plants, R&D, Regulatory, Supply Chain and others. The position will successfully achieve the objectives through effective communication, change management, stakeholder management, strong interpersonal and presentation skills.

What You’ll Work On

Responsible for management and execution of multiple mediums to large-scale projects that are organized into the Quality Intelligence Program Management Office (QIPMO) associated with regulatory requirements.

Cross-functionally remediate current and future regulatory impact on the quality system.

Ensure project scope is clearly defined, develop, and manage project plans to meet deliverables.

Manage cross-functional project timelines and follow up with project team members to ensure timely completion of tasks.

Active engagement and leadership of relevant global projects and adherence to established PMO governance guidelines.

Address any resource constraints associated through data driven business proposals to meet compliance requirements objectives and mitigate business risk.

Responsible for identifying and managing critical project issues and risks, and timely communication to senior leadership.

Provide clear and consistent communication, both oral and written to all project stakeholders on key project elements such as scope timeline, issues, etc

Understand and support AN Commercial QA and Quality Assurance Compliance organizations and opportunities for improvements.

Integrate key AQR/AN QA initiatives as appropriate, based on compliance risk and availability of resources and business processes to support.

Recommend and implement strategies and enhancements to improve efficiency, accuracy, and compliance adherence.

Develop and maintain effective KPIs that enable key success factors.

Coordinate Quality Intelligence operations and business cycle updates

Accountability/Scope

The quality and compliance of AN products is a competitive advantage in the marketplace, and any lessening of our standards or not meeting market requirements can have an adverse long-term impact on our business. This position will work with limited supervision.

Critical Success Factors

Cross-Functional Engagement: Effectively collaborates with various departments to achieve common goals, while managing expectations on program requirements and deliverables.

Stakeholder Management: Proficient in setting, managing, and meeting the expectations of internal stakeholders.

Ability to Influence and Maintain Effective Working Relationships: Skilled in influencing others and fostering strong working relationships across all levels of the organization.

Analytical skills: Ability to analyze complex data sets and make informed decisions to optimize processes and improve efficiency.

Strong Work Ethic: Demonstrates a dedicated and proactive approach to work, consistently striving for excellence and taking ownership of responsibilities.

Will to Win: Exhibits a competitive drive and determination to achieve goals, overcome challenges, and deliver outstanding results.

Strong Leadership Presence: Demonstrates a confident presence and inspires creative thinking in the team.

Accountability: Takes ownership of responsibilities and delivers on commitments.

Continuous Improvement: Committed to ongoing improvement of processes and practices.

Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving abilities and knowledge in nutritional manufacturing controls and quality systems

Attention to Detail: Demonstrates a meticulous approach to work, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in all tasks.

Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing regulations and processes.

Decision Making Skills: Sound decision-making skills contributing to high levels of competence, confidence and credibility.

International Work Experience: Experience in working with international locations and partners.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Engineering, Operations, or Supply Chain

Minimum 8 years in a regulated nutritional food-manufacturing environment, preferably pediatric or medical nutrition products, in a Quality, R&D, Project Management or Operations function and good knowledge/awareness of food cGxP and nutritional regulations, Pharma knowledge and experience is an advantage.

At least 3 years of management of complex projects or programs

Continuous improvement methods and application (for example: Lean, Six Sigma, Class A, etc.).

Applicable technical knowledge/experience

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in relevant field

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification by the Project Management Institute (PMI)

Ingredient expertise, process expertise, and formulation expertise in nutritional industry

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The base pay for this position is $85,300.00 – $170,700.00

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

JOB FAMILY:Operations Quality

DIVISION:ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

LOCATION:United States > Columbus : 2900 Easton Square Place

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:Standard

TRAVEL:No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:No

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.

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