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Do you want to work with products that make a real difference in people's daily lives? Now is the opportunity to take on an important role in quality within a global organization that is a leader in medical technology and digital health. You will become part of a business that develops innovative solutions for diabetes care – technology used by millions of people worldwide and contributing to better quality of life every day. We are now looking for a Quality Specialist for our client's Nordic organization, based in Solna.

In this role, you will take a central position as the representative and advisor to the business for the quality function. You will act as a quality business partner and work closely with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure that the organization complies with current quality requirements, regulatory expectations, and internal policies, while driving continuous improvements in quality systems and working methods.

Our client is a global medical technology company with operations in over 160 countries and a long history of innovation in medical technology, diagnostics, and pharmaceuticals. The office in Solna serves as a Scandinavian hub with employees in areas such as marketing, supply chain, and business development. As a Quality Specialist, you will become part of a Nordic quality team, collaborating closely with colleagues in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland. Since the team is geographically dispersed, much of the collaboration and onboarding will take place digitally.

About the Role

As a Quality Specialist, you are responsible for developing, implementing, maintaining, and monitoring the business's Quality Management System (QMS) within the Diabetes Care business in the EMEA region. The role involves close collaboration with functions such as Supply Chain, Customer Service, Regulatory Affairs, Commercial Operations, and other central business areas. You are expected to be an active partner to the business in quality-related matters and contribute with advice, guidance, and support in both operational and strategic initiatives.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Supporting, preparing, and coordinating internal and external audits.
• Supporting the quality system's processes within the affiliate business, for example:
  • Management Reviews
  • Supplier, warehouse, and distributor management
  • CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions)
  • Field Actions
  • Quality Holds
  • Ad/Promo processes
  • Document control and documentation
• Establishing and implementing ADC/MIMS and local quality routines in accordance with internal and external regulatory requirements and standards.
• Monitoring and overseeing activities related to the quality system.
• Supporting training programs within the quality system to ensure that relevant employees undergo necessary training and that training documentation is maintained.
• Ensuring that all activities are carried out in accordance with the current quality management system as well as local regulatory requirements.
• Supporting the reporting of medical events and handling of Field Actions in close collaboration with PQA, Customer Service, Regulatory Affairs, and Vigilance/MEG.
• Providing support to the commercial organization in quality-related matters, for example during product launches and commercial projects.

About You

We are looking for someone with a genuine interest in quality work who thrives in a regulated environment where precision, structure, and collaboration are crucial for success. You have extensive experience working with Quality Management Systems (QMS). To be considered for this role, we see that you have:

• A Bachelor's degree in natural sciences, engineering, or a related field, such as biology, chemistry, pharmacy, life science, or engineering.
• Alternatively, another educational background combined with relevant experience in areas such as quality work, process coordination, technical analysis, or supply chain.
• At least 1 year of experience in quality work within medical technology, diagnostics, the pharmaceutical industry, clinical laboratories, or similar operations.
• Experience ensuring compliance with quality processes, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience acting as a quality representative or quality advisor to internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience conducting and coordinating internal audits, as well as representing the business in external audits and reviews.
• Experience driving or supporting quality-related changes together with different parts of the organization.
• Experience or understanding of quality processes such as CAPA, supplier management, and handling of product deviations.
• Basic knowledge of quality systems and standards such as ISO 13485 and ISO 9001.
• Very good proficiency in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.
• Good computer literacy and experience with Microsoft Office.

Experience working in international environments or cross-functional projects is a plus. Since this is an international organization with English-speaking managers and partners, parts of the recruitment process will be conducted in English. Therefore, it is important that you feel confident communicating professionally in English, both verbally and in writing.

We believe you are a structured and quality-conscious person who enjoys working independently while appreciating close collaboration with colleagues in different countries and functions. Since large parts of the team are located outside Sweden, it is important that you feel comfortable building relationships digitally and working in an international organization with many touchpoints. The company has a hybrid policy where you work 4 days a week on-site at the office and are allowed to work from home 1 day a week.

The assignment is initially for 6 months with immediate start. After that, there are good opportunities for an additional 6-month extension. In the longer term, there may also be an opportunity for a permanent employment with Abbott, depending on the business's future needs. Does this sound like the next step in your career? Submit your application today.

Selection is ongoing and the position may be filled before the application deadline.