Senior Risk Management Manager

Senior Risk Management Manager

Des Plaines, IL

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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 .
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE

The Risk Management Manager is responsible for routine supervision and application of advanced Risk Management principles to evaluate and provide solutions to safety issues. Initiates and oversees the planning, organizing, performing, coordinating and/or directing of Risk Management work by subordinates, and may conduct performance evaluations. Applies an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop and verify a life-cycle balanced Risk Management approach which satisfies user / patient/ operational needs and statutory / regulatory requirements.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute project and process plans, implement policies and procedures, and set organizational/team goals
• Translate goals into the day-to-day activities necessary to accomplish them.
• Identify and ensure appropriate utilization of personnel resources and tools needed for activity/project.
• Interprets regulations and requirements and develops procedural requirements to meet regulations.
• Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and direct supervisory reports.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory agencies, quality system and project goals; ensures necessary documentation is in place to meet quality and regulatory requirements.
• Disseminate corporate-, division-, R&D CoE-, and site-related information to supervisory direct reports.
• Interfaces with senior management on significant matters, often requiring the coordination of activity across organizational units.
• Serves as a representative during internal and external inspections and inquiries from regulators such as FDA, ISO, and AQR as it relates to product Risk Management.
• Mentor, coach, and train Risk Management staff to prepare Risk Management deliverables.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelors Degree

Experience/Background

• Minimum 10 years
• Years of experience, both overall and any industry-specific experience needed.
• Med Device Experience is Preferred but a background in Defense or Food will qualify.

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* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com

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.