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: 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.Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPOAn excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contributionTuition 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 is responsible for activities related to design control; qualification; specification and corrective and preventative action of medical devices, including software as a medica device (SaMD), in-vitro, diagnostic devices, consumer devices, and accessories. Lead/support design planning efforts to include heading CFTs; establishing deliverables and tracking completion for complex projects. Lead/support complex investigations and CAPA activities
What You'll Work On Drives alignment in cross functional meetings acting as QA representative on new and on market product design projects to ensure compliance with the design control process.Reviews and approves engineering changes in a timely mannerCollaborates with R&D and Marketing to support mobile app deployment activities (for Software as a Medical Device projects)Drives alignment during cross functional review and approval of impact assessments, root-cause analysis investigation and resolution activitiesReviews and approves batch records for products used in design verification/validation testing and clinical investigationsEnsures Device History File (DHF) and Device Master Record (DMR) are in compliance with regulatory standards and quality management policies and proceduresCollects, organizes, and monitors information related to quality and process improvementParticipates in internal & external audits and ensures audit responses are submitted in a timely manner Required Qualifications Minimum 5 years applicable technical/engineering experience and demonstrated use of Quality tools/methodologies.Minimum 3 years regulated industry and preferable experience with design control and software as medical device. Preferred Qualifications Previous experience in completing Field Action packages or understanding of Field Action processes Familiarity with standards and regulations such as ISO 9001/13485, MDSAP, MDR/IVDR Strong and well-developed interpersonal communication skills Continuous improvement methods and application, e.g., Lean, Six Sigma Experience dealing with international locations and businesses Apply Now
* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
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The base pay for this position is
$95,500.00 - $190,900.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Operations Quality
DIVISION:
ADC Diabetes Care
LOCATION:
United States > Alameda : 1360-1380 South Loop Road
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Not specified
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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EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf