Lab Compliance Manager

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

We are looking for a Lab Compliance Manager to join our team on our Manorhamilton Road site in Sligo. The Lab Compliance Manager drives project-related activities within the QC department, focusing on the introduction of innovative analytical techniques, automation, and the transition to a paperless lab environment. This role is pivotal in the implementation of the "Lab of the Future" concept and managing lab expansion projects.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all project-related activities in the QC department.
• Oversee the introduction of new analytical techniques, focusing on automation and paperless laboratory systems.
• Manage the implementation of the Lab of the Future initiative in the QC department.
• Coordinate and oversee laboratory expansion projects.
• Manage and oversee compendial reviews, documentation control for QC, maintenance and calibration of analytical instrumentation, analytical work orders on maximo and retain management.
• Manage purchasing and budget control, including vendor managed inventory, laboratory cleaning services and capital requirements for QC.
• Manage and ensure delivery of training curricula for QC via laboratory trainer role.
• Lead operational excellence in QC delivering on various initiatives including reduced testing program for QC.
• Liaise with PDS&T to ensure execution of reference standard interval testing program.
• Lead inspection readiness in QC. Participate in internal and external audits and address audit findings.
• Ensure compliance with data integrity policies and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with cross-functional teams to facilitate project goals and timelines.
• Present project updates and technical data to stakeholders effectively.
• Report to the Senior QC Manager.

Qualifications

• M.Sc./B.Sc. in Chemistry or a related discipline.
• Experience working in API and OSD QC laboratories.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in people management within a QC lab setting.
• Strong project management, presentation, and communication skills.
• Innovative thinking, with a commitment to advancing laboratory practices and compliance.

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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