Director, Preclinical Quality Assurance

AbbVie

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Work type: On-site
Location: North Chicago, IL
Salary: $182,000–$346,000 / yr
Posted: 67 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Closes: Jul 6, 2126
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $264k

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About AbbVie

AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and delivering innovative medicines and solutions in immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care. Its products include Humira, Skyrizi, and Rinvoq.

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TL;DR · Director, Preclinical Quality Assurance

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The Director, Preclinical Quality Assurance leads the Preclinical Quality Assurance team and manages the associated audit program. This role is responsible for ensuring strict adherence to GLP and GCP regulations while developing an organizational model for global quality assurance units. The individual will manage a team of audit professionals providing oversight for non-clinical studies, collaborate with vendor compliance teams, and consult with study directors regarding laboratory requirements. Key responsibilities include evaluating new regulatory requirements, conducting industrial benchmarking, and supporting preclinical due diligence activities. Candidates must possess over ten years of experience in quality assurance or related fields, demonstrating technical competence in bioanalytical laboratory operations and expert knowledge of global GLP regulations. The role requires strong leadership, risk assessment skills, and the ability to manage complex projects within a pharmaceutical product development environment.

Skills

GLP GCP GxP Quality Assurance risk-assessment Bioanalytical Laboratory Operations Vendor Compliance

What you'll do

Manage the Preclinical Quality Assurance team and oversee the audit program for GLP and GCP compliance.
Develop an organizational model to ensure adequate resources and coverage for internal GLP audits.
Serve as a subject matter expert to advise study directors and facility management on regulatory requirements.
Evaluate new regulatory changes and implement necessary updates into the R&D Quality System.
Support Pre-Clinical Due Diligence activities by assessing target assets and communicating findings to Business Development.
Define quality goals, track performance metrics, and report significant events to senior management.
Manage personnel development, including performance reviews, hiring recommendations, and staff training plans.

What we're looking for

10+ years of experience in Quality Assurance or a related field.
Expert knowledge of global GLP regulations and technical competence in bioanalytical laboratory operations.
Thorough understanding of pharmaceutical processes and product development principles.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, preferably in sciences, engineering, or another technical/scientific area (preferred).
Accreditation by a professional body such as ASQ Certified Quality Manager or Certified Quality Auditor (preferred).
Membership in professional organizations like Midwest Discussion Group, SQA, or IQ Consortium (preferred).
Proven leadership skills including relationship building, influencing others, and conflict resolution.
Ability to make critical, creative, and strategic decisions based on rapid risk assessment.

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