Director, Global Incoming Materials Technical Support

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The OpportunityOur Rapid Diagnostics division currently has an opportunity for a Director, Global Incoming Materials Technical Support in Lake Forest, IL.We’re looking for a leader of a team who will provide strategy, direction, scientific leadership and subject matter expertise for raw materials used in manufacturing of reagents used for Molecular and Lateral Flow Assays. This individual will be responsible for technical product support of on-market products and oversee all aspects of incoming raw materials such as product availability resolution, product improvements, internal and external investigations, design changes, support design transfers, and lead strategic business initiatives in a Global environment. They will be responsible for technical oversight of internally and externally purchased raw materials, technical supplier controls and technical supplier management. This position also has responsibility for enabling successful operational performance through support of efficiency improvements, cost reductions; quality improvements and commercial enhancements to on-market products.What You’ll Work On

Set department vision and strategy, plan, coordinate, coach, develop, hire, communicate and direct the use of personnel.

Build new production and technical capabilities within the organization

Provide innovative solutions and strategies, technical communications, and projects designed to improve cost profile, reliability, manufacturing capability and robustness, profitability and global acceptance of an Abbott product.

Lead technical experts and cross-functional team across multiple geographies

Interact with executive and senior level management to reach agreements regarding significant program strategies, funding and prioritization of projects/programs.

Put strategies and actions in place to ensure consistency of incoming materials from suppliers with scientifically sound specifications and testing of incoming materials

Responsible for assessing technical changes related to incoming materials and providing direction for executing sound design verification and qualifications for acceptance of materials across sites and platforms.

Oversees experimental planning, execution, interpretation and documentation in response to quality issues or for proactive improvement purposes. Facilitates change management process including impact on design history file and device master record.

Maintain and strengthen Global procurement and technical supplier relationships. Understand supplier controls and implement appropriate inspection and testing criteria

Liaise with R&D for new products to ensure selection of robust incoming raw materials and reliable vendors

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Cell and Molecular Biology

At least 10 years of industry experience in product development, manufacturing, R&D or design transfer

Leadership Experience

Preferred Qualifications

PhD in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Cell and Molecular Biology

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