Company Description
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.
Job Description
AbbVie is seeking a dedicated Incoming Quality Control (IQA) Manager on our Westport site for a 12 month fixed term contract. This role is key to managing all IQA activities to support commercial, clinical, and development efforts at our site. The position involves ensuring comprehensive support across all business units and functions, providing guidance on QA/QC activities related to incoming inspection and release of packaging and manufacturing components, and maintaining the IQA department as a centre of excellence in quality, compliance, and efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with the Associate Director, management, colleagues, and customers, effectively articulating quality requirements.
- Motivate and manage employees through effective communication, ensuring daily handovers and performance review meetings align with company policy.
- Maintain capacity and handle recruitment and management of staff, focusing on coaching and development of Quality technicians to support succession planning.
- Assess and implement changes in response to new regulatory guidance, ensuring the success of compliance initiatives to enhance site quality programs.
- Represent the company during Ministry of Health inspections and manage departmental budgets and headcount needs.
- Oversee Non-conforming KPIs and maintain visibility on QMS records and compliance wire, staying updated on new inspection technologies and regulatory guidance.
- Oversee the strategy, planning, and management of all incoming inspections, releases, and resolution of component queries in the IQA department.
- Ensure equipment in all IQA areas is in good repair and maintain awareness of industry regulations and best practices.
- Coordinate and schedule the IQA 1st shift, collaborating with the Associate Director to meet company goals and regulatory obligations.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in quality control management, specifically within the pharmaceutical industry.
- Strong technical, organisational, and people management skills with a track record of driving quality, compliance, and efficiency.
- Expertise in IQA activities, including incoming inspection, release, retention, stock management, and file issuance.
- Comprehensive knowledge of industry regulations and best practices, with experience supporting regulatory compliance and site audits.
- Effective communication skills, with the ability to manage and motivate a team, articulate quality requirements, and interact with regulatory bodies.
- Demonstrated ability to manage departmental budgets, assess regulatory changes, and develop strategic plans for quality enhancements
Additional Information
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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