Quality Systems Manager

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North Chicago, IL, USA
Hybrid
110K-209K Annually
Senior level
Healthtech • Pharmaceutical
The Role
Manages quality systems and assurance activities for pharmaceutical, biologic, cosmetic, medical device, and combination products. Leads regulatory compliance, supplier qualification, quality documentation, audits, training, continuous improvement, new product introduction, and design change support. Coordinates cross-functional teams across R&D, manufacturing, supply chain, regulatory, medical, and commercial functions while ensuring product and process compliance with corporate and governmental requirements.
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About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Job Description

The Manager Quality Systems 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 responsibility may include supplier qualification and approval, supplier risk management, , supplier change management, , and Approved Supplier List (ASL) governance. 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.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure proper integration and support of quality regulations: drug, biologics, cosmetic, device and/or combination products.
  • Lead project teams in planning, preparation, review and approval of quality documentation.
  • Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system for drug, biologics, cosmetic, device and/or combination products including compliance with Corporate policies, processes and procedures.
  • Design effective quality systems, procedures and/or processes within cross functional teams to ensure compliance as well as efficiency throughout our quality system. May be required to prepare and present data during regulatory audits (FDA, EMA, Anvisa, etc) and internal audits.
  • Manage and oversee the interrelated function activities including design control with R&D, Manufacturing Science and Technology (MS&T), Supply Chain, Program Management, Commercial, Medical, Pharmacovigilance, and Regulatory Affairs.
  • Coordinate quality system elements, training, continuous improvement, and tactical support across functions, plants, and affiliates.
  • Support new product introduction for pharmaceutical products, medical devices, or combination products. Support design changes to existing medical devices and combination products.
  • Interact with internal and external partners for development of best practices in our quality systems and procedures.
  • Perform assessments to determine compliance to processes and regulations to identify potential gaps and mitigate and implement improvements within our quality system.
  • Oversee the implementation and management of training and education programs for various aspects of quality assurance.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s 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 this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and 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, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s 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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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biology, Microbiology, Engineering, or another technical or scientific field
  • 8 or more years of experience in quality assurance, quality oversight, or relevant experience
  • Experience leading technical professionals and cross-functional teams
  • Technical knowledge of quality, regulatory, process sciences, and manufacturing operations
  • Knowledge of products, processes, equipment, and facilities related to pharmaceutical, biological, or medical device products
  • Knowledge of quality assurance systems and GMP compliance requirements for device, biologic, and pharmaceutical products
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in team settings
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to lead medium to large projects of increasing complexity

AbbVie Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about AbbVie and has not been reviewed or approved by AbbVie.

  • Retirement Support — Retirement programs are portrayed as a standout, with a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match up to 6% and an additional annual company contribution based on age and service. Feedback suggests this materially boosts perceived total compensation for many U.S. employees.
  • Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and caregiver leave are emphasized, including up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all parents and 4 weeks of paid caregiver leave in the U.S. Feedback suggests these policies are a meaningful differentiator for employees balancing family needs.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is described as extensive, with tiered vacation that scales with tenure, 17 company holidays, and two paid volunteer days in the U.S. Feedback suggests the breadth of leave contributes notably to overall benefits satisfaction.

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The Company
HQ: North Chicago, IL
56,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating medicines and solutions that put impact first — for patients, communities, and our world. We aim to address complex health issues and enhance people's lives through our core therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, aesthetics and other areas of unmet need.

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