Section Manager – Food - Columbus, United States - Abbott Laboratories

Description

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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Section Manager - Food & Physical Chemistry

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.

Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands - including Similac, PediaSure, Pedialyte, Ensure, and Glucerna - to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

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:

• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1
• Vacation - 3 weeks accrued vacation (1st yr. is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match of 5%
• 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 stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities.

The Opportunity

In Research & Development (R&D) our ambition is providing innovative high-quality products, creating sustainable value, delivering superior user experience and enhancing health outcomes at all stages of life.

Our location in Columbus, OH, currently has an opportunity for a Section Manager - Food & Physical Chemistry

Responsible for leading a team of analytical chemists in Food and Physical Chemistry for the breadth of Abbott Nutrition products. The team supports routine testing for new product development, test method development and validation, method transfers, support for Abbott Nutrition manufacturing sites and third-party laboratory partners, and external engagement. The team also consults with Product Development, Quality, Engineering, and Regulatory functions on testing needs and data interpretation.

Scope/Accountability:

The Section Manager - Food & Physical Chemistry leads a team of 10-15 chemists within the Global Analytical and Food Safety department of R&D. The team provides test method development, validation, and method maintenance for physical stability and food chemistry methods globally. The team works cross-functionally and in partnership with regional R&D labs, Quality Assurance, and manufacturing labs. The team also participates in external engagement activities to drive adoption of fit-for-purpose methodology across the globe.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Support the culture of safety, quality, and best-in-class test methodology.
  • Manage and develop the team of managers / supervisors, direct reports, and contingent employees.
  • Drive continuous improvements in both knowledge and technical capabilities.
  • Establish strong relationships with regional R&D centers and other cross-functional partners.
  • Mentor global and regional talent.
  • Enable capability development through sharing and standardization of processes and standards.
• Drive accountability
  • Primary contact for testing needs and issues within Food Chemistry and Physical Stability for key stakeholders in Commercial, Research & Development, Quality, and Supply Chain.
  • Timely delivery of routine testing commitments, new method development & validation projects, investigations, and other special projects.
  • Ensure the lab in Columbus, Ohio is working in compliance with AN Quality and Safety requirements.
• Set lab strategy
  • Align laboratory assets and test methods with business priorities, gaining alignment with division and corporate stakeholders, and executing to assure measurable outcomes are met.
  • Maintain global strategy for area, including new technology investment and obsolescence.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, YOU'LL BRING

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Science, preferably in chemistry or food chemistry; Master's or PhD degree in chemistry or food chemistry preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in laboratory analysis
• Experience developing and validating analytical methods.
• Strong understanding of GLP, ISO 17025, and other laboratory quality requirements.
• Strong program management, organizational, planning, and follow up skills; ability to hold others accountable.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization and manage internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to set strategy and vision and align external roadmaps w/ organization's business priorities.
• Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
• Ability to travel approximately 10%, including internationally.

Preferred

• Background in analytical chemistry, food chemistry, and/or protein chemistry.
• Practical experience in statistics and associated software.
• Experience with food and beverage manufacture.
• Experience leading a laboratory team.
• Familiarity with AOAC International and/or ISO.
• Experience creating and delivering executive presentations.
• Ability to negotiate and influence outcomes with cross-functional partners.

MISC:

- This is not a remote role but an onsite role

- Relocation is provided.

Apply Now

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.

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The base pay for this position is $125, $250, In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.