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AbbVie

Global biopharmaceutical company developing medicines

Quality Control and Testing

Quality Engineering +1Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHeredia Province, Heredia, Costa RicaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related career is required.
  • Intermediate to advanced English proficiency is required.
  • At least 3–5 years of experience as a quality supervisor or quality engineer in the medical industry is required.
  • Critical thinking is required.
  • Focus on excellence is required.
  • Openness and authenticity are required.
  • Project management is required.
  • Communication is required.
  • Ability to make decisions based on data analysis and a risk-based approach is required.
  • Advanced statistical knowledge is required.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure the product is functional and safe for the end customer by understanding, developing, and applying quality control systems, and by analyzing, proposing, and implementing improvements to quality and manufacturing processes to reduce defects efficiently and promptly.
  • Evaluate, propose, and implement high-complexity improvements in process-quality processes to strengthen them and improve efficiency, guided and advised by the area manager.
  • Find solutions to problems identified in manufacturing and process quality by applying Lean tools.
  • Support assigned root-cause investigations (NCRs), develop action plans, and implement the corresponding actions within the established timeframe; review and approve documents for high-impact NCRs.
  • Develop and establish new processes and procedures from a quality perspective based on the Risk System evaluation, and participate in process and product transfer projects from planning through operationalization, applying a strong understanding of ISO standards and other regulations.
  • Coach and train colleagues to achieve a high-performing team aligned with the department's purpose, and make high-impact decisions evaluating risk in the manager's absence.
  • Review and approve quality plans and First Article Plans related to production processes of low to high complexity, and propose changes to PFMEAs for projects where assigned as a Quality representative.
  • Review OT Core System documents and validation/qualification protocols (IQ, PPQ, IOQ, IO, PR, etc.) when assigned as a Quality representative for complex and advanced systems.
  • Support key company projects, including defining and implementing controls aimed at ensuring product quality.
  • Maintain order and cleanliness in areas of responsibility (5S) and comply with quality goals within the corresponding period.
  • Perform other functions inherent to the position and duties assigned by the immediate manager.
  • Meet corporate and legal EHS requirements by complying with internal policies and procedures, and ensure compliance through necessary strategies, internal controls, communication, and training.
  • Continuously maintain EHS results through leadership, commitment, and participation in EHS-related initiatives.

Desired Qualifications

  • CQE (Certified Quality Engineer) certification from ASQ is desirable.
  • Experience in product transfer, quality systems, validations and manufacturing, new procedure definition, risk assessment, and documentation development is a plus.

About the Company

AbbVie

Global biopharmaceutical company developing medicines

AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company that develops and sells medicines to treat serious health conditions. Its portfolio spans immunology, oncology, virology, neuroscience, and aesthetics, with products designed to modulate the immune system, target disease pathways, or support medical aesthetics. AbbVie compounds its products through a heavy emphasis on research and development, investing billions to build a steady pipeline of new therapies. Its medicines are brought to market by selling to healthcare providers, hospitals, and clinics, and in some cases directly to patients via prescriptions. The company differentiates itself through a wide, globally distributed product line, substantial R&D investment, and a commitment to sustainability and patient care, including science-based targets. AbbVie’s goal is to improve patient outcomes by delivering effective treatments for unmet medical needs while pursuing long-term, responsible growth across healthcare markets.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
North Chicago, IL
Founded
1888

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