Quality Manager – CAPA

Abbott

. Provide corporate-level leadership and guidance for Quality Systems matters related to nonconformance, investigation, and Corrective And Preventive Action (CAPA) processes .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $129,300 - $258,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Quality Systems, specifically in nonconformance and CAPA processes, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance and continuous improvement. Proven ability to lead global projects and teams while providing quality and technical consulting across the Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, and Nutritional industries.

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Nonconformance ManagementCAPA ProcessesQuality AssuranceRegulatory ComplianceProject Management

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Hard Skills

Root Cause AnalysisQuality System Continuous ImprovementRisk ManagementComplaint ManagementDesign ControlsValidationData AnalysisTraining DevelopmentQuality Data MonitoringIndustry Standards Knowledge

Soft Skills

LeadershipCoachingCommunicationCollaborationAccountability

Industry Keywords

Medical DevicePharmaceuticalNutritionalRegulated IndustryGlobal RegulationsQuality Management SystemBest PracticesContinuous Improvement InitiativesExecutive Management InteractionIndustry Groups Participation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide corporate-level leadership and guidance for Quality Systems matters related to nonconformance, investigation, and Corrective And Preventive Action (CAPA) processes
Support Abbott Businesses/Divisions with quality and technical expertise and consulting activities globally
Lead global committees and teams to achieve quality systems objectives
Lead training, evaluate business application effectiveness of nonconformance/CAPA processes, and implement requirements into the corporate-wide quality management system
Act as corporate liaison and subject matter expert for nonconformance, investigation, and CAPA elements
Monitor regulatory requirements, best practices, and regulatory agency expectations
Participate in industry groups related to the subject matter
Improve Quality Systems through monitoring, trending, and analyzing quality data and industry intelligence
Drive best-practice methods through remediation, training, coaching, and continuous improvement initiatives
Manage multiple global projects, including leadership of the Nonconformance and CAPA community of practice
Lead and participate in analysis of nonconformance and CAPA quality data and assessments
Manage confidential information across project lifecycles
Interact significantly with executive management and maintain accountability for assigned projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree required; Life or Engineering Sciences discipline preferred
10+ years of overall experience
6 years in nonconformance and CAPA processes, root cause analysis tools, and quality system continuous improvement experience in a regulated industry
4 years in Quality Assurance and/or Compliance, managerial, supervisory or SME role
10+ years in Medical Device, Pharmaceutical and/or Nutritional industry professional-level position
3 years of project management experience
10–12 years of total combined minimum industry experience required
Working knowledge of global regulations and industry standards related to nonconformance, investigation, and CAPA processes
Working knowledge of related Quality System elements, including management responsibility, risk management, complaint management, design controls, and validation
Willingness to travel 50% of the time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career development with an international company
Free medical coverage for employees via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
Excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement
Freedom 2 Save student debt program
FreeU education benefit
Access to health and wellness benefits