Abbott is hiring a

Associate Business Safety Consultant (m/f/d)

Neustadt am Rübenberge, Germany

JOB DESCRIPTION:

About Abbott

Abbott is a global health care leader , creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

In Germany, Abbott has approximately 3,500 employees working in manufacturing, research and development, logistics , manufacturing, sales and marketing. They are located at Abbott`s German headquarters in Wiesbaden and its sites in Neustadt am Rübenberge , Wetzlar , Eschborn , Cologne, Jena , Hamburg and Munich.

W orking at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters and help people to live a healthier and full life, grow your career, and learn, be your true self. You will have access to:

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

An attractive benefits package ( e.g. attractive Abbott Pension Plan , employee stock purchase program)

A company r ecognized 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.

A challenging position in a fast-growing crisis independent industry

To become part of a dynamic, highly educated, highly skilled, and motivated team

Flat hierarchies, open appreciative mentality, and efficient, constructive lines of communication

Multi-national environment, where we foster the development of our talents within the enterprise

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Neustadt am Rbge. Abbott Laboratories GmbH location.

Primary Function

The Associate Business Consultant serves as the strategic interface between the Safety business function and IT. This role ensures alignment of IT capabilities with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and technology trends. The consultant translates business strategy into actionable IT initiatives, drives solution delivery, and influences IT roadmaps to meet evolving business needs. The role requires deep understanding of pharmacovigilance (PV) processes, global safety regulations, and GxP compliance standards.

Core Responsibilities

Act as a trusted advisor for Safety and Pharmacovigilance business functions, ensuring IT solutions meet regulatory and compliance requirements (e.g., GxP, EMA, FDA).
Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on IT systems supporting Safety processes.
Lead requirements gathering and solution design for safety-related applications, ensuring data integrity and compliance.
Develop business cases including cost estimates, justification, and risk mitigation strategies for Safety IT initiatives.
Broker IT services across functional areas, resolve escalations, and maintain executive-level stakeholder alignment.
Manage vendor relationships for safety systems and ensure contractual compliance and performance.
Drive change management and training activities to ensure successful adoption of new safety systems.
Contribute to IT strategy formulation and influence technology direction for Safety and PV domains.

Accountability & Scope

Exercises considerable autonomy in determining objectives and priorities
Accountable for delivering solutions that impact critical safety processes and systems
Responsible for decisions with significant financial and operational implications
Influences organizational objectives and long-term IT strategy
Supports global pharmacovigilance compliance initiatives

Education

Bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields: Engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences Or a related discipline

Experience & Skills

Typically 5–8 years of IT experience in a multinational environment
Proven expertise in:
- Business relationship management
- Project leadership
- Regulatory compliance
Experience in pharmacovigilance or safety systems is preferred
Strong skills in:
- Communication
- Stakeholder engagement
- Vendor management

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.

We ask for your understanding that we only consider online applications via our online application portal. Applications by email or post cannot be processed. Original documents will not be returned.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Information Risk & Quality Assurance

DIVISION:

EPD Established Pharma

LOCATION:

Germany > Neustadt am Rübenberge : 100

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: