Design Quality Assurance Manager

As Design Quality Assurance Manager at Abbott in Zurich, you will lead the creation and rollout of quality‑assurance processes for medical‑device design, guaranteeing compliance with regulatory demands and industry standards. The role sits within Abbott's global health‑technology business, dedicated to developing products that enhance patient outcomes. Your daily work involves partnering with design, engineering and manufacturing groups to spot and reduce design‑related risks while steering continuous‑improvement projects. You will also coordinate with cross‑functional teams to ensure design outputs meet quality criteria and support risk assessments that align with regulatory expectations. Success requires a solid QA background, deep knowledge of design control, risk management and regulatory affairs, plus strong leadership and communication. The position is based in Zurich within a dynamic international team that values diversity and growth. Abbott's commitment to innovation supports professional development. What the role asks for: - Strong background in quality assurance - Expertise in design control - Expertise in risk management - Expertise in regulatory affairs - Excellent leadership skills - Excellent communication skills - Experience in medical device industry (nice-to-have) - Ability to thrive in diverse international team (nice-to-have)