JOB DESCRIPTION:

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people\xe2\x80\x99s health. We\xe2\x80\x99re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

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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 will have access to:

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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.

Nutrition

Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands \xe2\x80\x93 including Similac\xc2\xae, PediaSure\xc2\xae, Pedialyte\xc2\xae, Ensure\xc2\xae, Glucerna\xc2\xae and ZonePerfect\xc2\xae \xe2\x80\x93 to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

QA MANAGER - GULF

Job Purpose

- To provide expert quality advice and support to the Abbott affiliate.

- To lead any QA activities as they arise.

Job Responsibilities-

• Develop & maintain high standard quality systems, divisional policies/procedures and regulations related to Quality for the Affiliate.

• Develop, structure and control an appropriate Quality system and Management thereof for the Affiliate.

• Ensure local Affiliate QA Policies and Procedures are up-to-date in accordance with applicable external local requirements/regulations and in accordance with Abbott\xe2\x80\x99s global procedures.

• Where applicable, coordinate training programs related to Affiliate Quality System education, ensuring all relevant employees are trained & records maintained.

• Ensure compliance of validation requirements for Affiliate processes, systems (including Quality related computer systems) and distribution centers. Review and approve master validation plans and validation protocols (if applicable).

• Manage the Affiliate customer complaints system in compliance with divisional policies/procedures, within the designated IT system.

• Monitor status of complaints reports. Review complaint data regularly, identifying trends for continuous improvement & preventative actions.

• Manage the Affiliate ER/CAPA system in compliance with divisional policies/procedures, within the designated IT system.

• Provide input and assist other Functional areas regarding any QA-related activities and keep GM abreast of any practices that could impact Abbott\xe2\x80\x99s products and/or processes.

• Participate in QA projects with global QA as required.

• Keep up to date with current best practice and guidelines relevant to the role.

• Conduct QA internal audits & facilitate/direct all external audits/regulatory inspections.

• Support Warehouse and or Distributor operation regarding all AN QA product compliance activities as required.

• Provide direct QA oversight to local TPM activities including local Product finishing (e.g. over-labelling) activities if

required

• Responsible for product release/disposition (if required locally)

• Evaluates, manages and monitors quality related Supplier performance in compliance with divisional policies/procedures,

within the designated IT system.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Masters Degree (\xc2\xb1 18 years) Masters or PhD in pharmacy, science or

medical discipline

Experience/Background

Experience Details

Minimum 5-7 years Experience in a Quality Assurance role within the Pharmaceutical industry is essential.

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The salary for this role is between: N/A

JOB FAMILY: Operations Quality

DIVISION: ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

LOCATION: United Arab Emirates
Dubai : Ubora Tower2

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT: Standard

TRAVEL: Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Not Applicable

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