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Abbott Senior Quality Assurance Specialist in Oslo, Norway
About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare company devoted to improving life through the development of products and technologies that span the breadth of healthcare. At Abbott, we're committed to helping you live your best possible life through the power of health. For more than 125 years, we've brought new products and technologies to the world -- in nutrition, diagnostics, medical devices and branded generic pharmaceuticals -- that create more possibilities for more people at all stages of life.
Today, 109,000 of us are working to help people live not just longer, but better, in the more than 160 countries we serve.Our mission is to understand that the first step to living your best life is good health. Everything we make is designed to help you do just that. That’s our commitment to building life-changing technologies that keep your heart healthy, nourish your body at every stage of life, help you feel and move better, and bring you information, medicines and breakthroughs to manage your health www.abbott.com
Responsibilities and Duties
Support the multi-site ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
Independently lead groups and projects to resolve complex issues. Analyze complex problems and identify their impact. Establish probabilities. Draw conclusions reflecting broad business needs. Ensure compliance.
Cross-functionally lead Quality System process improvements which may include training, corrective action and preventive action (CAPA) activities, equipment maintenance, product and process planning, quality audits, validation.
Responsible for completing documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with business standards.
Work under general direction; independently determine and develop approach to solutions; work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.
Make timely and effective decisions related to business issues within scope of responsibility; appropriately elevate high risk issues/decisions; identify and quantify risks and their consequences relative to the success of a project/task; recommend appropriate action;
Drive functional performance that ensures cross-functional standards and expectations are met
Monitor and maintain quality processes that assure compliance to all applicable regulations, standards and divisional policies.
Assist in external and internal audits
Carry out duties in compliance with established business policies.
Understand and be aware of the quality consequences which may occur from the improper performance of their specific job.
Other duties as assigned.
Personal Characteristics
Effective communicator, excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to achieve results through influencing others. Demonstrated ability to maintain positive people relationships and build strong links with all departments
Self-starter, possesses flexibility and ability to work under pressure in a fast-changing environment and ambiguous situations
Positive attitude, capable of applying critical thinking, pragmatic and goal oriented team player with a high level of initiative, energy and enthusiasm
Excellent organisation, facilitator and presentation skills
Responsible minded with a high persuasive power.
Qualifications
Degree preferably in science, engineering or a closely related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience, such as Quality, Compliance, Engineering, within a regulated environment, such as medical device, diagnostics or pharmaceutical industries, to develop the competence required to meet the skills and responsibilities of the position.
Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 or ISO 13485;
Knowledge of applicable Quality System Requirements and other relevant regulations for medical devices.
Knowledge of quality management techniques and the application and principles of quality engineering. Strong knowledge and application of concepts, practices and procedures. Ability or aptitude to work on problems that are complex in scope where analysis of situations or data involves multiple competing factors. Understanding of statistics.
Previous experience with regulatory body;
Previous experience working in a distribution environment.
Competencies
Technical competence and communicative ability, both oral and written.
Fluent in English and preferably one of the Scandinavian languages
Ability to explain quality concepts to others.
Ability to form and develop interpersonal, professional relationships; display socially and professionally appropriate behavior;
Ability to work independently and in groups; ability to work cross-functionally.
Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills and critical-thinking skills.
Ability and aptitude to use various types of databases and other computer software.
Ability or aptitude to lead without direct authority.
The ability to prioritize - work to tight deadlines while maintaining high standards.
Excellent internal customer service.
What can we offer you?
- Abbott provides a varied, challenging and international position in a dynamic and pleasant working environment. In our organization, you can count on excellent primary and secondary benefits, a positive working atmosphere, a personal growth plan, extensive training opportunities and good career perspective. We are in the business of advancement, both in health solutions and in the lives and careers of our employees. Our work across the world and in many areas of healthcare provides a rich environment for our employees to explore career paths, interests and opportunities.
How to apply?
- If you are appealed by Abbott, looking for a job with meaning and recognize yourself in the outlined profile, please make your interest known. You can apply via our website (https://www.jobs.abbott/) with your CV and letter of application.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com