IT Quality & Regulatory Assurance Manager

Job ID: 31161292Company: Abbott LaboratoriesLocation: United States - Illinois - WaukeganJob Type: Full timeCategory: Information TechnologyIndustry: HealthcarePosted Date: 2026-09-11Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.Working at AbbottAt Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contributionTuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.The Opportunity Lead, manage, plan, and coordinate operational and administrative activities within the IT Quality and Regulatory Assurance area to achieve compliance with regulations and industry standards, while minimizing impact on Global IT Organizations. This role is not within the software testing organization. Accountable for global compliance to Abbott policies and procedures that have specific applicability in quality, including documentation and adherence to global regulations.What You’ll Work OnSoftware Life Cycle (SLC) GovernanceServe as a subject matter expert for the Abbott Software Life Cycle process.Provide quality oversight and guidance throughout system planning, development, validation, implementation, maintenance, and retirement activities.Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and internal quality standards.Support development and delivery of SLC training and awareness initiatives.Promote a culture of quality, compliance, accountability, and continuous improvementIdentify opportunities to improve compliance processes, quality system effectiveness, and operational efficiency.Quality Event Management / CAPAQuality event identification, assessment, investigation, documentation, and resolution for suspected policy, process, procedure, or system nonconformities.Ensure effective root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and verification of effectiveness.Quality System DocumentationDevelopment, review, approval, and maintenance of policies, processes, procedures, standards, and work instructions in alignment with Abbott Quality System requirements and regulatory expectations.Audit and Inspection ReadinessSupport internal audits, external audits, supplier audits, and regulatory inspections.Maintain inspection readiness through effective quality system monitoring, audit response management, and remediation activities.Quality Oversight and Business PartnershipProvide independent quality oversight, direction, and consultation to project teams, system owners, and business stakeholders.Ensure business objectives, risk management considerations, and quality requirements are appropriately balanced and aligned.Risk Management and Compliance Decision MakingUtilize risk-based approaches to assess compliance impacts and support informed business decisions.Escalate significant compliance risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.Stakeholder, Relationship, and Escalation ManagementBuild effective partnerships across Quality, Regulatory, IT, and Business functions.Manage complex stakeholder relationships and provide leadership through issue resolution and escalation processes.Influence decision-making at multiple organizational levels to achieve compliant business outcomes.Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience8+ years combined experience in software development, validation, and/or regulated quality systems (QMS/GxP/CAPA).1-3 years’ experience in a regulated software development / validation environment (QMS)1-3 years’ experience in GxP quality systems for IT, Pharma, or Device.Strong experience in leading software validation efforts, providing software quality assurance support, providing quality system support to IT systems.Knowledge of regulations and standards that affect the health care industry.Preferred Qualifications:Effective communication skills and collaboration skills.Knowledge of Software Lifecycle and software methodologies (SLC processes).Knowledge of AI types and AI validation methods.Knowledge of SaaS validation and complianceSupervisory Responsibilities Has direct/indirect reports.Responsibility for performance monitoring and resource allocation. May have responsibility for setting goals, performance assessments and developing growth plan for direct reports. Misc: This is an onsite role at Abbott location in IL This is not a remote role/opportunity.Apply NowLearn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.Connect with us at , on Facebook at , and on Twitter @AbbottNews.The base pay for this position is $99,300.00 – $198,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.Skillssoftware life cycle governancequality system documentationregulatory compliancecaparoot cause analysisaudit managementrisk managementquality assurancesoftware validationgxp compliancequality systemsstakeholder managementperformance monitoringresource allocationprocess improvementhealthcare industry knowledgesaas validationai validationcollaborationcommunication