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AbbVie

Global biopharmaceutical company developing medicines

Manager, Combination Products and Medical Devices

Regulatory & Quality (Life Sciences)Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLudwigshafen, GermanyNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, or another relevant technical or scientific discipline.
  • At least 6 years of industry experience in Quality Assurance, development, or a healthcare-related field; medical device experience is required.
  • Understanding of regulations and standards affecting combination products and medical devices.
  • Negotiation skills and the ability to take positions on Quality issues and standards and clearly and logically justify those positions.
  • A sound technical understanding of product development, including defining requirements and setting specifications for verification and validation, and/or practical experience in design control.
  • Knowledge of risk management methodologies and their application.
  • Ability to take initiative to identify and implement new approaches to resolve problems, challenge scientific arguments, and use analytical approaches to identify problems and effective solutions.
  • Ability to work independently and in a global team environment with all levels of personnel within the organization.
  • Excellent spoken and written English and German.

Responsibilities

  • Represent Quality Assurance on cross-functional combination product and medical device development teams and execute Quality System requirements to ensure products and data comply with worldwide combination product and medical device regulations.
  • Ensure proper integration and support of device, drug, and biologics regulations.
  • Guide product team members through the design process and collaborate with research organizations to identify and address potential product issues and establish robust product requirements.
  • Ensure design control documentation and design change control requirements are met by assessing the impact of changes on product safety and efficacy.
  • Manage third-party suppliers by reviewing and approving supplier design control activities, assessing supplier changes, contributing to quality agreements, and balancing internal oversight with supplier controls.
  • Partner with third-party vendors, manufacturers, and laboratories to ensure combination products and devices meet internal and regulatory agency standards, including conducting supplier site visits and supporting supplier audits.
  • Collaborate globally with Research and Development, Operations, and Commercial Operations to identify and mitigate product risks; assess change impacts on safety and efficacy using risk control tools such as Failure Mode and Effects Analysis.
  • Identify gaps in existing processes and the need for new processes through cross-functional collaboration.
  • Guide projects in global and local product development teams to address quality-related issues proactively and advise internal business partners and cross-functional groups on Quality Assurance expertise and medical device and combination product regulations.

Desired Qualifications

  • Combination product experience.
  • Third-party supplier management experience.

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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