Labeling Specialist contract NEW

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:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of .

• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO

• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution

• 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.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Sylmar, CA location in the Cardiac Rhythm Management division.

As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats.

The Labeling Specialist is responsible for the development of medical device labeling for the Division by coordinating across functions as well as multiple US and international sites.

What You’ll Work On

• Creates and modifies labeling for product labels, cartons and other related materials ensuring that they meet all medical, legal, and regulatory requirements for medical devices following the established design format, labeling style guidelines and branding guidelines.

• Supports a cross-functional team collecting labeling content and translating it into functional label layouts utilizing labeling software. Mostly works on commercialized product labels.

  
  
  

• Works with other functions to identify and resolve labeling inconsistencies with labeling material and requirements and to meet project objectives.

• Creates and manages labeling change requests within the document management system.

• Designs product labeling considering such factors as product identification, worldwide requirements, sales appeal aesthetic quality, printing and production techniques.

• Schedule/deadline provided for assigned work/tasks.

  
  

• Maintains knowledge of new developments in packaging and labeling technologies.

• Manages multiple concurrent deadlines.

• Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS),

• Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.

  
  
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  Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelors Degree Related field OR an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

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  Minimum 1 year

• Working with product labeling, design dossiers, quality systems and/or regulatory labeling.

• Required experience developing artwork and graphics for FDA regulated medical products and creation and management of change requests in an electronic environment.

• Experience utilizing computer-aided design equipment and/or graphic tools such as, CAD,

• Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop and other related software

  
  

• Ability to schedule and organize multiple projects. Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers and team members. Thorough knowledge of FDA,

• GMP, and ISO guidelines. Requires ability to be innovative, resourceful, and work with minimal direction. Requires excellent organization, problem solving, and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred. Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment. Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment. Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects. Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization. Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner. Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.

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  Ability to travel approximately 5%.(if required)

  
  

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* 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.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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