Abbott

CIG Senior Specialist Quality Assurance

Abbott$90K — $180K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS degree in life sciences or Engineering.
  • 5+ years experience in a Quality or related field.
  • Experience in a GMP environment.
  • Strong problem-solving skills required.
  • Excellent communication skills with stakeholders.
  • Solid organizational skills with adaptability to shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead cross-functional teams for complaint investigations.
  • Monitor team performance using key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancements.
  • Coach and develop team members in training and performance management.
  • Analyze complaint data to identify trends and recommend product improvements.
  • Maintain audit readiness and support inspections/audits.

Benefits

  • Health and wellness benefits to support you and your family.
  • Diverse career opportunities and advancement within the company.
  • Support for professional growth and development through training.
Full Job Description
CIG Senior Specialist Quality Assurance

The Opportunity

In this role, you will lead cross-functional teams in the execution of complaint investigations, ensuring activities are completed in a timely, compliant, and cost-effective manner. You will monitor team performance through key performance indicators (KPIs), identify opportunities for continuous improvement, and drive process enhancements to support operational excellence. Responsibilities include coaching and developing team members through training, performance management, and succession planning initiatives. As a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for complaint investigations, you will play a key role in maintaining audit readiness, supporting inspections, and leading audit tours. You will also analyze complaint data to identify trends, generate insights, and recommend improvements that enhance product quality and customer satisfaction. Additionally, you will contribute to procedural updates and broader quality system improvements to strengthen compliance and business performance.

This is an on-site position in Alameda, California.

What You'll Work On
  • Under general direction, has duties of instructing, directing, and checking the work of other quality assurance professionals.
  • Responsible for application of quality principles and complex analysis of quality records, reports to form recommendations for improvements.
  • Conduct inspection, verification and validation of components or materials used in development processes.
  • Identify and address recurring problems either with the quality of the product or the reliability of testing procedures.
  • Document quality issues and performance measures for management review.
  • May liaise with external vendors.


Required Qualifications
  • BS degree in life sciences or in Engineering field.
  • Must have minimum 5+ years experience in Quality or related field.
  • Experience in a GMP environment.
  • Must demonstrate strong problem solving techniques.
  • Exhibits excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills when interacting with both internal and external customers and stakeholders.
  • Displays solid organizational skills, with the flexibility to quickly realign priorities to meet changing business needs


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Divisional Information

Medical Devices

General Medical Devices:

Our medical devices help more than 10,000 people have healthier hearts, improve quality of life for thousands of people living with chronic pain and movement disorders, and liberate more than 500,000 people with diabetes from routine fingersticks.

Diabetes

We're focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health with life-changing products that provide accurate data to drive better-informed decisions. We're revolutionizing the way people monitor their glucose levels with our new sensing technology.

The base pay for this position is
$90,000.00 - $180,000.00
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:
No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

About Abbott

Abbott Careers

Joining Abbott means becoming part of a globally diverse team dedicated to making a lasting impact on human health. As a leader in healthcare innovation, Abbott provides a dynamic workplace where careers flourish through growth, leadership, and diversity training.

Opportunities at Abbott

Explore a world of opportunities with our team. Whether you're seeking job opportunities in engineering, marketing, research, or healthcare, Abbott offers a variety of positions that allow professionals to grow their careers. Our commitment to diversity and innovation is evident in every aspect of our work, fostering an inclusive culture that values each team member's contribution.

Work You'll Do

At Abbott, every role contributes to our mission of helping people live fuller lives through better health. From groundbreaking research in medical devices to advancements in pharmaceuticals, our team is at the forefront of healthcare innovation. By joining Abbott, you are not just accepting a job; you are embarking on a path of professional and personal growth.

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Abbott is dedicated to the continuous professional development of its employees. With access to cutting-edge technology, leadership programs, and diversity training, our team members are equipped to lead and innovate within the healthcare industry. We support your career journey with robust training programs, mentorship, and opportunities for networking and professional growth.

Benefits and Culture

Our employees enjoy comprehensive benefits designed to support their life and well-being. From health insurance to retirement plans, we ensure our team has everything they need to thrive. Abbott's culture is built on a foundation of respect and integrity, united by a shared commitment to improving health outcomes.

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Learn more about Abbott
Size
113,000 employees
Market Cap
$189 billion
Industry
Net Income
$4.4 billion
Founded
1944
5 Year Trend
+15.6%
Revenue
$34.6 billion
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