Quality Control Laboratory Planner

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 – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Quality Control Laboratory Planner to join our Quality Laboratory team at AbbVie in Westport on a 12 month fixed-term-basis. As a QC Laboratory Planner, you will be responsible for the planning and control of the testing schedule for all Westport manufactured products. This role involves preparing both short-term and long-term testing schedules, incorporating non-routine testing needs such as process validation, customer complaints, and non-conformance testing. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Coordinate with various stakeholders including Planning Manager, Supply Chain Planners, Operations, and QA to ensure timely testing and release of results. 
• Develop and maintain short-term and long-term testing schedules, collaborating with the QC team and site stakeholders. 
• Host and chair the weekly QC Release meeting, and issue weekly QC testing schedules to stakeholders. 
• Work closely with QC Supervisors to develop training matrices, ensuring optimal coverage, cross-training, and resource capacity in the QC laboratory. 
• Ensure instrumentation availability and utilization in support of testing schedules. 
• Analyze data for improvements in workflow, testing capabilities, and efficiencies, reporting laboratory performance metrics regularly. 
• Serve as the key contact within the QC department for updates on testing status and schedule changes. 
• Perform additional duties as directed by QC Managers and Senior Management. 

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Chemistry, a related science, or a planning and scheduling discipline. 
• Minimum of 3-5 years of related pharmaceutical experience (QC, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, QA, etc). 
• Experience in planning or scheduling within a QC laboratory environment is advantageous. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts. 
• Strong time management, organizational, and project management skills. 
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build and develop strong cross-functional relationships. 
• Ability to positively influence a wide range of stakeholders to achieve optimal testing schedules. 

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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