About AbbVie AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines 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, eye care, virology, women’s health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn. As QA Manager for the Dutch Affiliate of AbbVie in Hoofddorp you are responsible for leadership and oversight of Quality Compliance for a wide product portfolio. In this role you will provide matters at the commercial entity in support of quality system requirements associated with aesthetics, medical devices and pharmaceutical products. If this sounds like you, #1 Great Place To Work Multinational AbbVie might have your desired job as QA Manager Your role at AbbVie You will act as Responsible Person for the wholesaler license and ensuring maintenance of wholesaler license, when appropriate. This position proactively ensures the integration and support of quality regulations. Driving the design of effective quality systems, procedures and/or processes within cross functional teams. That is what it means to work as QA Manage at AbbVie. Furthermore, you will be responsible to assure the key metrics are monitored and KPIs are being met. Lead in evaluation, analysis and trending of quality indicators, data and performance metrics. That is where you join us and where you can help us realize our growth ambitions. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Lead and oversee activities related to quality events, oversee coordination and investigation of quality events such as deviations, non-conformances, product complaints and corresponding action plans including decisions Proactively assess compliance to processes, procedures and regulations to identify potential gaps and mitigate and implement improvements Partner with key stakeholders across the enterprise to gain a better understanding of processes external to QA to determine best steps forward; deal with regulatory bodies, if required Lead internal and external quality inspections and audits including reporting, response to observations and tracking of action plans Responsible for Quality management of supplier qualification program including performance monitoring for key suppliers and update of Quality Technical Agreements Where you work Your new workplace is our modern attractive office and a wonderful place to be, with everything you need at your disposal. After Covid-19 we will switch to hybrid working, where you work at least 3 days a week in the office in Hoofddorp. In this role, you work closely with your international colleagues and will report to the Manager Commercial QA in Belgium Qualifications What we ask At AbbVie we are passionate about our work. As our professionals are driven in the quest to improve people's health, you will be working in a dynamic and ambitious environment. As QA Manager you will be working in an informal atmosphere and international environment. Cooperating with others comes easily to you and you are open-minded about other cultures. Furthermore, you are focused on achieving goals, take initiative, can run several projects in parallel and you are a secure administrator. More specifically, we ask the following of you: Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biology, Microbiology, Engineering or other technical or scientific area At least a few years’ experience in quality assurance, operations, regulatory or relevant experience Technical knowledge in the areas of Distribution and Manufacturing Operations Knowledge of QA systems, preferably GxP compliance in device, biologics and pharmaceutical products. If you have solid knowledge in GDP compliance and are eager to learn, we are also interested in your background Ability to work in both team setting and independently. Strong negotiation, influencing, motivational, interpersonal and relationship building skills at all levels Excellent oral and written communication skills. Proficiency in Dutch as well as in English What we offer Our initiatives and conditions contribute to the Great Place to Work label awarded to AbbVie. You will be welcomed in a warm bath, in an international company with an impressive and innovative pipeline. We offer interesting and challenging work with global impact and a commitment to learning and development. This gives you the opportunity to unleash your creativity, start with the most interesting challenge of your career and fulfill your passion for learning. We offer that How to apply We do read your motivation letter, so please accompany your application with a cover letter Would you like further information before applying? That is quite understandable. Please send your question(s) to Miranda Barten, miranda.barten@abbvie.com Agency disclaimer AbbVie does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CV’s / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails Travel No Job Type Experienced Schedule Full-time Job Level Code IC Equal Employment Opportunity At AbbVie, we value bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds to develop new and innovative solutions for patients. As an equal opportunity employer we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.