Manager QA – EPD Quality Systems

MUMBAI (IN)ONSITEPOSTED: 9/24/2026
PHARMAFull-time
HIRING ORGANIZATIONABBOTTPharmaceuticals & Healthcare
Abbott

ROLE OVERVIEW

Manage Quality Systems initiatives within Abbott's EPD Quality System organization, supporting Quality Management System processes with emphasis on Third-Party Manufacturer and Supplier Quality Management. The role drives continuous improvement, regulatory compliance, global initiatives, and quality-system governance.

ROLE DEFINITION & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • •Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biology, Microbiology, or another technical/scientific discipline
  • •5-8 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or medical device industry
  • •Knowledge of relevant quality-system regulations and compliance standards
  • •Advanced written and verbal Business English
  • •Strong communication, leadership, collaboration, and stakeholder-influence skills
  • •Ability to analyze quality data and develop strategic action plans
  • •Experience with quality improvement programs, metrics trending, and data analytics
  • •Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Adobe Acrobat
  • •Strong project management and troubleshooting skills
  • •Experience identifying quality issues and implementing CAPA
Reporting Hierarchy: Abbott is a global healthcare company operating across pharmaceuticals, medical devices, diagnostics, nutrition, and related healthcare technologies. Its EPD Established Pharma division supports established pharmaceutical products and quality operations.

* Role responsibilities and qualifications synthesized based on industry benchmark standards.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience with Quality Management System process ownership
  • Third-Party Manufacturer quality management
  • Supplier Quality Management
  • Experience leading global quality initiatives
  • Experience with regulated pharmaceutical or medical-device quality systems
  • Experience serving as a Quality Systems Subject Matter Expert

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • •Reports to Head, EPD Quality Systems
  • •Direct reports: 0
  • •Indirect reports: 0
  • •Works cross-functionally with Business Units, process owners, QA teams, suppliers, and other internal and external stakeholders

REQUIRED VERIFIED SKILLS

Process ownership
Quality Systems SME
global quality initiatives
project management
troubleshooting
stakeholder management
Business English
data-driven quality improvement

COMPENSATION & REWARDS

Salary: Competitive / Disclosed upon candidate shortlisting
Benefits: Benefits are not specified in the supplied posting; standard pharmaceutical-industry benefits may include health coverage, paid leave, retirement/provident-fund benefits, and professional development opportunities.
Emphasize 5-8 years of pharmaceutical or medical-device quality experience; highlight QMS process ownership and regulatory compliance expertise; demonstrate TPM and Supplier Quality Management experience where applicable; showcase CAPA, quality-data analysis, metrics trending, and continuous-improvement achievements; highlight global project leadership, stakeholder influence, and advanced Business English; list relevant Microsoft Office and quality-system tools.

ORGANIZATION CONTEXT & CULTURE

Healthcare / Pharmaceuticals / Medical Devices

TEAM SIZE: The role emphasizes quality, regulatory compliance, continuous improvement, cross-functional collaboration, global coordination, data-driven decision-making, and operational excellence.
INDUSTRY: Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare
Culture: Rolling admissions

EXPECTED CAREER ROADMAP

The posting states that base pay is N/A and does not disclose a salary range, bonus, or equity information.

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