- Purpose of the Role
- As TPM Quality Manager, you will provide strategic quality leadership across Abbott Nutrition's international Third Party Manufacturing network, ensuring the quality, safety, and compliance of products trusted by millions worldwide.
Acting as the primary Quality partner for assigned TPMs, you will drive quality performance, support global product launches, lead issue resolution, and make critical risk-based decisions that protect patients, consumers, and the business.
What You'll Do
Lead quality oversight for assigned Third Party Manufacturing partners.
Make critical risk-based decisions on product disposition, investigations, and quality issues.
Drive compliance with Abbott Quality Systems and regulatory requirements.
Partner with TPM Operations, R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, and external manufacturers to support business objectives.
Support global product launches, technology transfers, and New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives.
Champion continuous improvement in quality systems, supplier performance, and audit readiness.
Influence quality culture and performance across a global manufacturing network.
Education & Experience Required
Bachelor's Degree in a scientific or technical discipline.
5-7 years' experience in Quality, Manufacturing, or Operations within a food, nutrition, dairy, or regulated manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of food cGMPs, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.
Demonstrated experience making quality and disposition decisions based on risk assessment.
Preferred
Experience working with Third Party Manufacturers or contract manufacturing networks.
Strong preference for experience in aseptic liquid manufacturing environments.
Exposure to global product launch or technology transfer projects.
Key Competencies
Strong risk assessment and risk-based decision-making capability.
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
Effective communicator with the ability to challenge constructively and drive accountability.
Ability to influence and drive outcomes in environments where direct authority does not exist.
Growth Opportunity
This role offers the opportunity to expand responsibility across multiple TPMs as the network grows, providing broader leadership exposure and strategic influence within Abbott Nutrition.
Travel: Approximately 15% international travel.
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- The base pay for this position is
- N/A
- In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY
Operations Quality
DIVISION
ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain
LOCATION
Ireland > Sligo : Carbury Point, Finisklin Industrial & Technology Park, Sligo
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS
Ireland > Cootehill : Dromore West, Netherlands > Zwolle : Building 1
WORK SHIFT
Ie - Ansl39S5 (Ireland)
TRAVEL
Not specified
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE
Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES
Not Applicable
