Manager, Cybersecurity Quality Engineering
Westford, MA

Job Description

At Abbott, we're committed to helping people live their best possible life through the power of health. For more than 125 years, we've brought new products and technologies to the world -- in nutrition, diagnostics, medical devices and branded generic pharmaceuticals -- that create more possibilities for more people at all stages of life. Today, 99,000 of us are working to help people live not just longer, but better, in the more than 150 countries we serve.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Manager, Cybersecurity Quality Engineering

POSITION CAN BE BASED OUT OF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:

WESTFORD, MA (PREFERRED LOCATION) - Travel will be up to 25%

TEMECULA, CA - Travel will be up to 50%

SANTA CLARA, CA - Travel will be up to 50%

Job Summary:

The Manager Quality Reliability Engineering, working under broad objectives, is responsible for development quality engineering function, supporting Product development projects (PDP) and continuous engineering programs. Specifically, providing oversight for Development Quality teams regarding project planning, Design input and output requirements, Risk Management, and Design verification and Validation activities.

Lead Abbott Vascular cybersecurity quality engineering activities by developing and maintaining cybersecurity policy, standards, applications, systems, etc. Develop a risk-based cybersecurity program which meets regulatory requirements and aligns with industry leading information security practices. Work closely with R&D software engineers on threat identification and mitigation activities using industry leading cybersecurity controls and tools sets. Collaborate with business units, application development teams, and third-party vendors to achieve program requirements while enabling the business. Facilitate cross team coordination to achieve defined cybersecurity goals as well as meet technical requirements in support of detailed implementation plans for cybersecurity projects.

Job Duties:

* Assigns and reviews project work of staff, sets work priorities, and reviews work.
* Analyzes projects for resource requirements and ensure resource availability to all projects.
* Prepares overall project quality plans including milestones, validation processes and documentation procedures.
* Conducts special analyses and projects as required.
* Resolves and/or facilitates resolution of problems including identifying causes to prevent re-occurrence.
* Responsible for budgeting/cost control, space and equipment acquisition, problem resolution, communication and policy implementation.
* Hires and retains a diverse, highly qualified staff and provides coaching and ongoing performance feedback. Maintains a safe and professional work environment.
* Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned.
* Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
* Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
* Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
* Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned.

Equipment:

Works with standard office equipment such as telephone, cellular phone, fax/copier, and a personal computer with standard office software.

Working Conditions:

Works at a desk in a well-lighted, air-conditioned office or workstation with a low to moderate noise level.

Physical Demands:

Activities require a significant amount of sitting in front of a computer monitor, some standing and walking. Significant use of hands and arms, plus finger dexterity to reach, point, write, type, operate a computer and other office equipment. Performs tasks that regularly require good correctable vision and hand/eye coordination. Activities also require significant use of voice and hearing for discussions with other employees.

Qualifications:

General Qualifications

* A Bachelor's degree in an applicable engineering discipline with ten (10) plus years of progressively more responsible work experience in quality assurance and design related to medical devices, preferably in electro-mechanical and implantable medical devices (class III and IV).
* Broad cross-disciplinary and in-depth knowledge and experience with industry accepted quality assurance design methodologies and project management tools.
* Direct Product development experience.
* Five years or more in quality or R&D engineering management.
* Desired: An advanced credential in a relevant discipline/concentration. Professional certification or designation, such as CQE, CSQE, CRE and/or CMQ/OE.
* Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
* Strong leadership skills, including the ability to set goals and provide positive and constructive feedback respectfully to build positive relationships and improve business results.
* Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced changing environment.
* Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
* Multi-tasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
* Strong organizational, planning, and follow-up skills and ability to hold others accountable.
* Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Your preferred qualifications and education:

* Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross division business unit model.
* Experience interacting with or in pre-clinical engineering.
* Credentials in a relevant discipline/concentration. Professional certification or designation, such as CQE, CSQE, CRE and/or CMQ/OE.

NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION

POSITION CAN BE BASED OUT OF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:

WESTFORD, MA (PREFERRED LOCATION) - Travel will be up to 25%

TEMECULA, CA - Travel will be up to 50%

SANTA CLARA, CA - Travel will be up to 50%

JOB FAMILY:Engineering

DIVISION:AVD Vascular

LOCATION:United States > Massachusetts : 4 Robbins Road

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:United States > Santa Clara : Building A - SC Floor-1, United States > Temecula : Building E - TE Floor-1

WORK SHIFT:Standard

TRAVEL:Yes, 25 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:Yes

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

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