Lab Manager Medical Technologies QC (all genders) - permanent / fulltime

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.

In our operations department at the Ludwigshafen site, you will be working in a team of talented people and experienced experts toward developing tomorrow's products. In cutting-edge laboratories, you will be setting highest standards in the competitive field.

Moving mountains together – as Lab Manager Medical Technologies QC (all genders) - permanent / fulltime, who is taking assurance of analytical testing of medical devices as well as packaging materials, delivered to or manufactured in Ludwigshafen by AbbVie Operations or R&D network. Analytical results are the basis for final release and batch disposition with respect to the Regulatory and legal requirements (ISO 13485, MDSAP, cGMP) and best scientific and technical practice (ICH, PhEur, USP)

Your responsibilities:

• Leadership and development of subordinates with respect to Training, Feedback, Motivation
• Evaluation, verification and release of analytical results for starting materials, intermediate and finished products
• Assurance and Maintenance of GMP status within responsible lab area
• Assurance of complete, correct and timely testing of materials in area of responsibility.
• Handling of laboratory events / exceptions like OOS, OOT
• Lead analytical method transfer, method optimizations and validation approach
• Process optimization and standardization of workflows within QC labs
• Support of Product quality reviews
• Measurement of Key Performance Indicators and transferring data into actions to drive performance
• Responsibility for equipment in area of responsibility including qualification / calibration status.
• Budgetary planning of new or replacement of equipment
• Coordination and communication with Third Party Labs, Third Party Manufacturer and Customers with respect to analytical testing
• Representing the QC laboratory by audits and inspections
• Driving QA projects for optimization and improvement of processes

How you move mountains:

• University /FH degree in natural or engineering sciences or equivalent degree with 3-5 years experience in GMP environment
• Firm experience and knowledge in regulatory and legal requirements of medical devices
• Profound experience and knowledge in handling laboratory events and exceptions
• German and English business fluent
• Leadership experience preferred

Here's how we can move mountains together:

• with a diverse work environment where you can have a real impact
• with an open corporate culture
• with an attractive salary
• with an intensive onboarding process with a mentor at your side
• with flexible work models for a healthy work-life balance
• with a corporate health management that offers comprehensive health and exercise programs
• with company social benefits
• with a wide range of career opportunities in an international organization
• with top-tier, attractive development opportunities
• with a strong international network

Multiple times, we have been globally recognized as a "Great Place to Work" and we are proud to provide our employees with the flexibility to maintain a healthy work-life balance. We take our impact on the environment and our communities seriously and therefore focus on giving something back on a regular basis. We are committed to equality, equity, diversity and inclusion (EED&I) – a commitment that is fundamental to us. This includes appreciating different perspectives, creating an inclusive culture and treating all employees with dignity and respect.

At AbbVie, your individual contributions count – help us move mountains together. Be a part of our success, grow with us and accomplish more than you could have imagined. Sounds like the perfect career opportunity for you? We look forward to receiving your application! All you need is a complete CV – we will discuss everything else with you in person.

Any questions? Feel free to email as at TalentAcquisition.de@abbvie.com – we look forward to hearing from you!

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