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We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.\nWe are committed to bringing the benefits of our trusted medicines to more people in the world’s fastest-growing countries. Our broad portfolio of high-quality and differentiated branded generic medicines reaches across multiple therapeutic areas including gastroenterology, women's health, cardiometabolic, pain management/central nervous system, and respiratory.\nWorking at Abbott\nAt 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:\nCareer development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.\nA company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.\nA 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.\nThe Opportunity\nAs the TPM QA Associate Director you will manage the quality related activities at a number of Third-Party Manufacturers (TPMs), including Strategic TPMs (high volume, biosimilar, sterile products) based in the APAC region, producing products on behalf of Abbott and APO AG, to ensure safe, efficacious, and quality product supply in accordance with regulatory and business requirements. 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Supporting technology transfer activities as the Technology Transfer Quality SME.\nManage all Quality System activities associated with the role.\nDevelop and maintain Quality/Technical Agreements aligned with legal contracts and regulatory requirements.\nResponsible for managing highly complex TPMs.\nManage high-impact exception events and CAPAs, ensuring appropriate assessment and documentation of impact to Abbott.\nReview and approve TPM Product Quality Reviews, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and management of actions to address identified trends.\nReview and approve complaints arising from TPM-manufactured products and follow up on complaint trend investigations for both non-medical and medical (adverse event) complaints.\nManage all TPM changes with quality or regulatory impact, ensuring timely communication and implementation in line with regulatory requirements.\nMaintain a Quality Management Review program and Quality Performance Measurement process for TPMs to identify and address quality, operational, and organizational issues.\nParticipate in QA cross-functional teams supporting TPMs, including Business Management Reviews where required.\nVisit TPM locations routinely to maintain expertise in products and manufacturing processes and build strong working relationships.\nProvide support to Abbott Senior Management through Significant Event and Management Review processes.\nSupport TPM audit and inspection readiness activities.\nManage direct reports.\nAct as the Single Point of Contact (SPoC) for the cross-regional TPM Quality Platform and contribute to cross-regional initiatives and objectives.\nRepresent the TPM QA group in multi-functional divisional initiatives and projects, including continuous improvement and quality systems projects.\nProvide quality support for Technology Transfer Projects, ensuring compliance with all relevant quality requirements throughout the transfer process.\nMaintain successful Quality Metrics and support the team in achieving performance goals.\nSupport New Product Introduction (NPI) processes and lead quality-related activities.\nRequirements\nBachelor’s degree or equivalent level of education in a relevant scientific discipline or other technical/scientific field, or industry experience with sufficient exposure to pharmaceutical or related industries.\nComprehensive understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing for finished dosage forms with a minimum of 15 years of experience in QA, QC, Operations, or Technical Support within a pharmaceutical environment.\nManufacturing-related experience in one or more of the following areas: sterile, liquid, solid dosage forms, or APIs.\nAudit or supplier quality management experience within the pharmaceutical industry.\nStrong troubleshooting and issue resolution skills.\nProject management expertise.\nDemonstrated analytical and problem-solving capabilities involving people, resources, priorities, and facilities.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.\nProven ability to work effectively across different cultures and overcome language and cultural barriers to achieve corporate, divisional, and local objectives.\nExperience using Quality Risk Management tools.\nStrong data analysis skills with the ability to develop strategies and action plans to resolve issues.\nExperience leading and managing teams.\nStrong understanding of quality systems, regulatory requirements, and compliance expectations in global pharmaceutical operations.\nResponsible for ensuring TPM compliance with Quality Agreements and applicable local and international regulations.\nAccountable for product quality assurance and compliance of commercialized products manufactured by assigned TPMs.\nExperience supervising direct reports and providing oversight to team members through regular reviews and guidance.\nApply Now\nFollow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. 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