Supervisor Quality Control (F/H/X)

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Purpose:

With the creation of a QC laboratory supporting AbbVie’s manufacturing network, the QC Supervisor will be responsible for the organization, administration, and supervision of lab employees; properly overseeing the day-to-day operations by prioritizing shop floor presence. Oversees the processes of intermediate and final product release and stability analyses in compliance with current quality criteria while respecting deadlines and managing costs. Ensures effective and efficient utilization of laboratory resources.

Responsibilities:

• Leads and develops a team while prioritizing shop floor presence. This includes hiring, setting performance expectations, providing continuous and on-time performance feedback, coaching staff, assisting in problem-solving, and handling employee matters. Ensures that the department has the appropriate talent and level of performance to meet business objectives. Monitors administration of training, identifies training needs, and ensures development of team.

•Provide timely testing and execution of activities in scope which may include Intermediate samples, Finished Product samples, projects/validation samples, and stability samples. Organizes laboratory activity by coordinating the activity of personnel depending on the demands of planning. Controls the products (intermediates, and finished products) by following procedures (general, specific, of analysis and use, and qualification of equipment) to meet the lab testing schedule.

•Uses specialized technical knowledge and/or subject matter expertise to advise on laboratory investigations, including out-of-specification test results, and ensures effective corrective actions are implemented.

•Ensures appropriate procedures are in place and that QC activities are executed in line with internal procedures, requirements of cGMP, and relevant safety standards (Environment, Health, and Safety). Identifies improvement opportunities to lab processes and leads continuous improvement projects. Apply advanced technical writing skills to create and/or update documentation to support business needs. Assesses impact of changes to Laboratory Operations and communicates changes to team.

•Participate in audits and regulatory inspections

•Directs area of responsibility to meet production objectives within planned budgets. Provides input to manager for resources needed to construct budget, updates, and changes in financial plan. Supervises area supplies and equipment within budgeted amounts.

•Establish and/or execute plans and commitments consistent to Development, Manufacturing and Business needs. Routinely meet with manufacturing sites/analytical project leads to develop positive business relationships and to ensure no interruption in business.

Qualifications:

•Required - master’s degree in science or equivalent (Chemistry, or Biology) (BAC +5)

• Required - 4+ years of supervisory experience in a QC Laboratory

• Demonstrated advanced scientific knowledge and technical expertise in laboratory operations management, technical writing, investigations and analytical laboratory equipment

•Related knowledge in Product Quality, Quality Control Lab Operation and Regulatory/cGMPs/compendia requirements (including data integrity) is required.

•Ability to work independently to meet operational goals / business needs and ability to make operational and business decisions with minimum direction from immediate manager.  Must have knowledge and skill in personnel supervision and manage budget.

•Ability to work cross-functionally, coordinate work and establish positive interaction with internal/external customers.

•Effective problem-solving, teamwork, influence, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills required

•Speaks English fluently

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