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JOB DESCRIPTION:

The role is accountable for driving a culture of quality, safety, and operational rigor while enabling efficient, compliant, and uninterrupted manufacturing.

What You’ll Work On

Product Investigations & Quality Systems

• Lead end-to-end product investigation processes, ensuring timely, thorough, and compliant resolution of deviations, non-conformances, and product complaints.
• Ensure root cause analysis is scientifically sound and aligned with regulatory expectations (FDA, EMA, etc.).
• Drive effectiveness of CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions) and ensure sustained improvements.
• Partner with Quality, Manufacturing, and Technical Operations to strengthen investigation capabilities and quality culture.

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)

• Provide leadership and oversight for site EHS programs, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and corporate standards.
• Promote a proactive safety culture focused on risk identification, mitigation, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee incident investigations and ensure appropriate corrective actions are implemented.

Facilities & Maintenance

• Ensure reliable operation and maintenance of GMP and non-GMP facilities, utilities, and equipment.
• Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and maintain compliance.
• Support capacity, capital projects, and operational readiness as needed.

Operational Excellence

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives leveraging Lean, Six Sigma, and other operational excellence methodologies to reduce waste.
• Drive achievement of the site gross margin improvement target.
• Establish and monitor KPIs across the organization to ensure operational performance and accountability.

Security

• Oversee site security operations to ensure the safety of personnel, assets, and intellectual property.
• Ensure effective access control, incident management, and regulatory compliance related to site security.

Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing, multidisciplinary team.
• Foster strong collaboration with Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, and corporate functions.
• Serve as a key member of the site leadership team, contributing to strategic planning and decision-making.
• Champion a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or in life sciences or business.
• 8-12 year's experience in biologics, pharmaceuticals, or regulated manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing diverse functional areas (e.g., investigations, EHS, facilities, or operations).
• Results-oriented with a strong focus on compliance, safety, and operational excellence.
• Proven experience in deviation management, root cause analysis, and CAPA systems with strong problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of EHS regulations and best practices.
• Familiarity with facilities management, maintenance systems (CMMS), and utility operations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Requires frequent cross-functional engagement and on-floor presence.
• Experience providing support during audits, inspections, or critical operational events.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Lean/Six Sigma or other continuous improvement frameworks preferred.

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The base pay for this position is

$130,700.00 – $261,300.00

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

     

JOB FAMILY:

Engineering

     

DIVISION:

ID Infectious Disease

        

LOCATION:

United States > Carlsbad : 2251 Faraday Ave

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Yes, 20 % of the Time

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

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), Wear ear plugs, Work in a clean room environment, Work in noisy environment

     

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

     

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