Senior Team Manager, Analytical Chemistry

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of lifechanging technologies spans diagnostics medical devices nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Abbott is the global leader in Diabetes Care providing innovative solutions to help people manage their health with confidence. Our worldleading sensing technology supports millions of people globally enabling better more informed decisions every day.

This is a rare opportunity to lead and shape a strategically important analytical chemistry function within one of Abbotts largest global manufacturing sites.

Reporting to the Testing and Analytical Manager you will lead the Analytical Chemistry laboratory responsible for supporting the release stability testing and lifecycle management of innovative combination products that integrate both pharmaceutical and medical device components. The laboratory will play a critical role in ensuring the quality compliance and timely release of products used by millions of people worldwide

Initially leading a growing team you will have responsibility for building developing and scaling the organisation as product volumes increase.

This role offers a unique combination of scientific leadership operational management and strategic influence. You will be the sites analytical chemistry authority providing technical direction while ensuring robust laboratory operations regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

• Provide leadership coaching and development for analysts scientists and laboratory supervisors
• Build a culture focused on safety quality accountability and continuous improvement
• Manage resource planning to support current operations and future growth
• Drive laboratory performance through effective KPI management and operational excellence

• Ensure timely execution of product release stability and investigative testing
• Plan and prioritise workloads to meet business and regulatory commitments
• Maintain compliance with GMP ISO 13485 and global regulatory requirements
• Lead complex investigations including OOS OOT and deviation management

• Serve as the analytical chemistry subject matter expert for HPLC assay and impurity testing Dissolution testing Total drug content analysis Method troubleshooting and problem solving
• Support method development transfer validation and lifecycle management activities
• Provide technical guidance to Quality Manufacturing Regulatory Affairs and R&D teams

Shape the Future

• Develop long-term laboratory capability and technology strategies
• Lead laboratory modernisation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support new product introduction and combination product programmes
• Represent the site during audits inspections and divisional technical forums

Essential

• Degree in Analytical Chemistry Pharmaceutical Sciences Chemistry or a related scientific discipline
• Significant experience leading teams within a GMP-regulated analytical laboratory
• Strong technical expertise in analytical chemistry techniques including HPLC and dissolution testing
• Experience supporting analytical method validation transfer and life cycle management
• Strong understanding of GMP data integrity and regulated laboratory environments
• Proven ability to lead coach and develop technical teams
• Excellent problem-solving communication and stakeholder management skills

Highly Desirable

• Experience supporting pharmaceutical medical device or combination product testing programmes
• Understanding of regulatory requirements applicable to drug-device combination products
• Knowledge of ICH analytical validation requirementsExperience supporting regulatory inspections and audits
• MSc or PhD in Analytical Chemistry Pharmaceutical Sciences or a related discipline
• Experience supporting new product introductions and technology transfer activitiesundefined

What Will Make You Stand Out

• You may already have experience working with combination products or drug-device systems and understand the unique analytical quality and regulatory challenges these products present. However we also welcome applications from experienced analytical chemistry leaders from pharmaceutical medical device biotechnology or related regulated industries who are eager to develop expertise in this exciting and growing area

This role offers the opportunity to lead a critical function supporting the release of innovative products that improve lives globally. You will have the chance to build and shape a highperforming analytical team influence technical strategy and contribute to the future of combination product development at Abbott.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Structured development and career growth opportunities
• A collaborative innovative environment with real impact on patient outcomes

The base pay for this position is

In specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.