New · posted Oct 23
AbbVie · Pharmaceuticals
Quality Systems Manager
- North Chicago, IL
- On-site
- Full-time
- Manager
The role
The Manager Quality Systems is responsible for providing quality assurance support for some or all of the following manufacturing processes: pharmaceutical products, medical devices, cosmetics, combination products and biologics. This role will support the strategic direction to ensure business objectives are met. Specific areas of responsibility may include supplier qualification and approval, supplier risk management, , supplier change management, , and Approved Supplier List (ASL) governance. This position will also translate strategy into tactical objectives to deliver strategic plans and regulatory updates. 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.
What you need
What you'll do
- Ensure proper integration and support of quality regulations: drug, biologics, cosmetic, device and/or combination products.
- Lead project teams in planning, preparation, review and approval of quality documentation.
- Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system for drug, biologics, cosmetic, device and/or combination products including compliance with Corporate policies, processes and procedures.
- 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.
- Manage and oversee the interrelated function activities including design control with R&D, Manufacturing Science and Technology (MS&T), Supply Chain, Program Management, Commercial, Medical, Pharmacovigilance, and Regulatory Affairs.
- Coordinate quality system elements, training, continuous improvement, and tactical support across functions, plants, and affiliates.
- Support new product introduction for pharmaceutical products, medical devices, or combination products. Support design changes to existing medical devices and combination products.
- 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.
- Oversee the implementation and management of training and education programs for various aspects of quality assurance.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biology, Microbiology, Engineering or other technical/ scientific area preferred.
- 8+ years’ experience in quality assurance, quality oversight or relevant experience.
- Leadership of technical professionals and in leading cross-functional teams.
- 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.
- Can lead medium to larger sized projects with increasing level of complexity and size to deliver tactical results that support strategic initiatives.
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
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Pay and benefits
$110,000 – $209,000 a year
Employer providedPaid time off
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Long-term incentive programs
Where you'll work
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From the posting
About AbbVie
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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Equal opportunity, accessibility and legal noticesAbbVie's statements, word for word
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.
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Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · October 24, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 4% above the US median for Quality Assurance roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Manager roles in Illinois8 roles publishing pay
Manager roles in the US112 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $110,000 | — | $209,000 |
| Illinois (middle half) | $159,500 | $181,000 | $181,000 |
| All US (middle half) | $130,875 | $154,000 | $167,625 |
This role: AbbVie's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Quality Assurance roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 24, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
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Where this role sits in Quality Assurance
The general path across 911 open Quality Assurance roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not AbbVie's own promotion track.
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Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 28 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Collaboration and leadership8
- GMP and compliance6
- Quality systems and risk6
- Documentation and SOPs4
- Lab testing and methods1
- Validation and qualification1
- Data and digital systems1
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AbbVie on Regulatory Jobs
- 53
- Open roles
- 31
- Distinct roles
- 10
- Locations
By discipline
- Regulatory30 57%
- Quality22 42%
- Compliance & Safety1 2%
By level
- Director24 45%
- Manager16 30%
- Senior & Principal9 17%
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Quality Systems Manager at AbbVie
Open until filled. $110K–$209K a year, employer provided.