Manager, Laboratory Supplier Quality
Core
Lead laboratory supplier quality program ensuring compliance with CLIA, CAP, ISO 15189, and regulatory requirements for Abbott Cancer Diagnostics clinical lab operations.
Role type
Manager, Laboratory Supplier Quality
Builds
Enterprise supplier management program, supplier qualification, approval, governance, risk management, and quality agreements
Domain
Healthcare diagnostics / Clinical laboratory operations / Regulatory compliance
Required skills
Supplier qualification and auditing, Risk management, Corrective action programs, Quality Management System (QMS) development, Regulatory compliance (CLIA, CAP, ISO 15189), Cross-functional team leadership, Strategic oversight
Preferred skills
Advanced quality certifications (ASQ CQE, CQA, Lead Auditor), Regulatory inspection support, People leadership and talent development, Continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma), Supplier performance metrics
Technologies
QMS software, Audit tools, Risk assessment frameworks
Responsibilities
Lead supplier quality program across clinical laboratory enterprise, Provide strategic oversight of supplier qualification and governance, Identify and mitigate supplier-related risks, Establish and monitor supplier quality metrics, Serve as subject matter expert for regulatory inspections and accreditation, Guide leadership in compliance and risk-based decision making
Seniority
Manager, hands-on leadership
