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.

　　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) PPO

　　An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution

　　Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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 Scottsdale, AZ location, supporting the Cardiac Rhythm Management Division. As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats.

　　The incumbent manages subordinate QA management and/or experienced QA specialist employees, establishes operating policies and procedures that affect departments and subordinate sections, interprets policies and procedures, and develops budgets, schedules and performance standards.

　　What You'll Work On

　　• Interacts frequently with internal and external management and senior-level representatives concerning projects, operational decisions, scheduling requirements and or contractual clarifications.

　　• Leads briefings and technical meetings for internal and external representatives.

　　• Liaise with customers and suppliers.

　　• Responsible for managing multiple quality system elements/functions as defined in the site Quality Manual.

　　• Implements the quality plan in accordance with the quality objectives/goals and maintains the effectiveness of the quality system.

　　• Determines staffing and other resource requirements needed to achieve business goals and compliance requirements.

　　• Resolves project team issues.

　　• Leads complex process improvement teams and/or initiatives.

　　• Responsible for the development and management of staff.

　　• Responsible for ensuring that functional areas of responsibility have adequate training programs for adhering to all safety requirements and business EHS goals.

　　• Develop quality goals based on the business strategies, collaborates with other business units on common goals and drives for results.

　　• Establish and implement necessary communication strategy for the improvement and awareness of the quality issues.

　　• Responsible for department financials and for managing cost improvements.

　　• Responsible for global QA function within one discipline or multiple disciplines at one site.

　　• Balance complex resource needs across QA functions.

　　• Decision-making that has an extended impact on work processes and outcomes, that could cause substantial expenditure of additional time, human resources, and funds; and jeopardize future business activity.

　　Required Qualifications

　　Bachelors Degree In a scientific or technical discipline OR an equivalent combination of education and work experience

　　Minimum 7-10 years of experience in function or related field.

　　4-6 years of direct supervisor experience.

　　Must have demonstrated solid knowledge and experience in discipline. Leadership experience is required.

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Advanced Degree preferredApply Now (https://www.jobs.abbott/us/en)

　　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 (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)

　　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.

　　Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews.

　　The base pay for this position is $125,300.00 – $250,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

　　An Equal Opportunity Employer

　　Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

　　We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

　　To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email [email protected]