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Description:
Primary responsibility is to manage Clinical Chemistry R&D project teams in a high growth environment. The manager is expected to assess, plan and execute all development related activities from concept feasibility through product commercialization. The manager will interface with multiple suppliers and cross-functional team leaders and must be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills. The ability to identify & successfully resolve complex technical issues quickly is critical for success. The manager must function efficiently under the Quality System, particularly in full compliance to the Design Control elements of the Quality System Regulation to assure delivery of high quality products in a predictable manner.

Major Responsibilities:
-Demonstrate an in-depth working knowledge of the Quality System Regulation by the FDA.
-Promote a culture of Quality and Technical Excellence through daily actions and decisions, and leading by example.
-Implement continuous improvement / process optimization tools and techniques.
-Take responsibility for completeness and technical adequacy of all design control activities and Pre-Market readiness for new and improved products.
-Individual must be able to critically evaluate data using various analytical and statistical methodologies. Integrate data from multiple sources, identify critical product / process variables to meet the requirements of the product.
-Manage delivery of multiple projects in a highly matrixed organization in a systematic and predictable manner.
-Proficient use of timeline tools for management of the project portfolio and critical chain activities is required.
-Ability to achieve program objectives while operating within budget, assist with the development of funding proposals and all other administrative duties necessary for the position.
-Communicate effectively across functions, build strong working relationships with OEM partners and the customer.
-Frequent status checks and updates to assure alignment of goals and priority.
-Facilitate conflict resolution and contingency planning to keep the projects on track.
Qualifications:
-PhD in Chemistry or Biochemistry with 10+ years of relevant industry experience with progressive scope of responsibility and successful record of achievement.
-This position will require a very good working knowledge of regulations and standards affecting IVDs (e.g. 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485:2003) and demonstrated complex product development as well as in-depth program leadership experience.

Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. EEO/AA

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