Senior Specialist, Quality Systems

Company: AbbVie
Location: Worcester
Posted on: February 8, 2026

Job Description:

Company Description AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on X , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , LinkedIn and Tik Tok . Job Description The Sr Specialist Quality Systems is responsible for providing quality assurance support for some or all of the following manufacturing processes: pharmaceutical products, medical devices, combination products and biologics. Specific areas of support may include the Document Center, Device QA, Labeling, Validation, Training and CAPA. This position will ensure that all product, process or system related quality activities from raw material inspection through shipment of final product are in compliance with Corporate and governmental regulations. Responsibilities Ensure proper integration and support of quality regulations: drug, biologics, device and/or combination products. Assist project teams in planning, preparation, review and approval of quality documentation. Responsible for developing a process to maintain citation history. Monitor changes to legislation, regulations and statutes that may impact retention and/or require changes to the AbbVie Record Retention Schedule. Create quality system documentation and specifications with guidance from technical teams following approved templates and guidelines. Complete and route change requests for process document creation, maintenance, and implementation. Design effective quality systems, procedures and/or processes within cross functional teams to ensure compliance as well as efficiency throughout our quality system. May be required to prepare and present data during regulatory audits (FDA, EMA, Anvisa, etc) and internal audits. Interact with internal and external partners for development of best practices in our quality systems and procedures. Perform assessments to determine compliance to processes and regulations to identify potential gaps and mitigate and implement improvements within our quality system. Contribute and prepare training and education programs for various aspects of quality assurance. Qualifications Bachelors Degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biology, Microbiology, Engineering or other technical/ scientific area preferred. 5 years experience in quality assurance, quality oversight or relevant experience. Technical knowledge in as many of the following areas as possible: Quality, Regulatory, Process Sciences, Manufacturing Operations. Knowledge and familiarity with product, process, equipment, and facilities of pharmaceutical, biological or device related products. Knowledge of QA systems and GMP compliance requirements including regulations and standards affecting device, biologics, and pharmaceutical products. Experience working in both team setting and independently. Works well with manager guidance while able to manage own time. Strong oral (with all levels of management) and written communication skills needed. Excellent interpersonal skills a plus. Runs and manages small to medium sized quality related projects. Additional Information Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law: The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at the timeof this posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, andwemay ultimatelypay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in thefuture. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees. This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentiveprograms. Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.The amount and availability of any bonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law. AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html

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