Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines.
Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. Principal Specialist, Software Quality Assurance 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. The Opportunity This position works out of our Lake Forest, IL or Irving, TX in the Core Diagnostic Division.
Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals, laboratories, and clinics around the globe. The crucial information derived from our tests, instruments and informatics systems are often the first step in patient care decision making for hundreds of health conditions from heart attacks to blood disorders to infectious diseases and cancers. As the Principal Specialist, Software Quality Assurance, you'll be the division subject matter expert for the non-product software lifecycle and cybersecurity compliance.
This position reviews and assesses software activities (eg, suppler evaluations, lifecycle deliverable document(s), etc. to ensure that they comply with applicable procedures, standards, and regulatory requirements. Directs multi-site and division wide software lifecycle activities to accomplish quality system objectives.
Provides back up support to the manager as needed. What You'll Work On. Applies established software quality and engineering methods to the investigation and solution of software quality problems Leads in the creation and improvement of software development, software processes and document processes Reviews and approves software lifecycle deliverables Provides regulatory interpretation/guidance division-wide and across divisions Utilizes engineering and quality experience and knowledge to mentor project team and others Consistently, applies software engineering theories, methods, and research techniques to the investigation and solution of complex software quality problems Leads the planning and implementation of the quality aspects of software projects Leads in the creation and improvement of software development, document processes and quality operating procedures Deals with high-level management and outside entities in response to quality problems, needed process improvement, and audit observations. Provides back up support to the manager as needed Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system Applies established software quality and engineering methods to the investigation and solution of software quality problems Reviews and approves software life-cycle deliverables The individual is the division subject matter expert for the non-product software life cycle and cybersecurity therefore may represent the division during internal and external inspections, such as FDA; ISO and AQR Leads and support audits related to software life cycle and cybersecurity. Required Qualifications.
Bachelor's degree in engineering; scientific or technical discipline Minimum 6 years' experience in a software discipline Has led at least one significant project from beginning to end. Preferred Qualifications. Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science.
ASQ certification related to software. Industry experience. PMP. Cybersecurity training or certification. 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.
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