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Senior Team Manager, Analytical Chemistry
Abbott Laboratories · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom - Witney
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About the role
JOB DESCRIPTION: About Abbott Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life‑changing technologies spans diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. About Abbott’s Diabetes Care Team Abbott is the global leader in Diabetes Care, providing innovative solutions to help people manage their health with confidence. Our world‑leading sensing technology supports millions of people globally, enabling better, more informed decisions every day. The Opportunity This is a rare opportunity to lead and shape a strategically important analytical chemistry function within one of Abbott's largest global manufacturing sites. Reporting to the Testing and Analytical Manager, you will lead the Analytical Chemistry laboratory responsible for supporting the release, stability testing, and lifecycle management of innovative combination products that integrate both pharmaceutical and medical device components. The laboratory will play a critical role in ensuring the quality, compliance, and timely release of products used by millions of people worldwide Initially leading a growing team, you will have responsibility for building, developing, and scaling the organisation as product volumes increase. This role offers a unique combination of scientific leadership, operational management, and strategic influence. You will be the site's analytical chemistry authority, providing technical direction while ensuring robust laboratory operations, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. What You’ll Do: Lead a High-Performing Analytical Laboratory • Provide leadership, coaching, and development for analysts, scientists, and laboratory supervisors • Build a culture focused on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement • Manage resource planning to support current operations and future growth • Drive laboratory performance through effective KPI management and operational excellence Deliver Critical Product Release and Stability Testing • Ensure timely execution of product release, stability, and investigative testing • Plan and prioritise workloads to meet business and regulatory commitments • Maintain compliance with GMP, ISO 13485, and global regulatory requirements • Lead complex investigations, including OOS, OOT, and deviation management Provide Technical Leadership • Serve as the analytical chemistry subject matter expert for HPLC assay and impurity testing, Dissolution testing, Total drug content analysis, Method troubleshooting and problem solving • Support method development, transfer, validation, and lifecycle management activities • Provide technical guidance to Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, and R&D teams Shape the Future • Develop long-term laboratory capability and technology strategies • Lead laboratory modernisation and continuous improvement initiatives • Support new product introduction and combination product programmes • Represent the site during audits, inspections, and divisional technical forums What We’re Looking For: Essential • Degree in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline • Significant experience leading teams within a GMP-regulated analytical laboratory • Strong technical expertise in analytical chemistry techniques, including HPLC and dissolution testing • Experience supporting analytical method validation, transfer and life cycle management • Strong understanding of GMP, data integrity, and regulated laboratory environments • Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop technical teams • Excellent problem-solving, communication and stakeholder management ski