Sr. Compliance Specialist
Abbott
Summary
This position is based on our Abbott Park, IL location in the OEC (Office of Ethics and Compliance). This is an onsite position.
Job description
The Opportunity
This position is based on our Abbott Park, IL location in the OEC (Office of Ethics and Compliance). This is an onsite position.
As Sr. Compliance Specialist, you'll have the chance to work in the Abbott's Compliance Training team that is responsible for Abbott's worldwide compliance training strategies, including managing its compliance learning training system (LERN). This position will work under supervision of, and report directly to, the Compliance Training Manager, interacting with Abbott personnel around the world at all levels.
What You'll Work On
- Support Abbott's Office of Ethics and Compliance (OEC) compliance training strategy and global implementation.
- Assist training manager with planning and implementation of LERN training campaigns and communications.
- Deliver training as needed. Available for traveling as needed.
- Proactively assesses and identifies potential workflow disruptions and leads to troubleshooting and issue resolution activities.
- Works in partnership with OEC Systems Team and third party course developers.
Required Qualifications
- Undergraduate bachelor's degree, preferably in fields relevant to training or legal compliance.
- 3+ years of work experience, prior experience with training and/or compliance preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
- Cultivates environment of innovation, while being action oriented and driving engagement.
- Excellent time management, organization and communication skills, attentive to meet tight deadlines with multiple stakeholders.
- Ability to make independent decisions aligned with department's mission and vision.
- Excellent project management skills and ability to work with multidisciplinary global teams.
Requirements
- Undergraduate bachelor's degree, preferably in fields relevant to training or legal compliance
- 3+ years of work experience
- Prior experience with training and/or compliance preferred
- Excellent time management, organization and communication skills
- Excellent project management skills and ability to work with multidisciplinary global teams
- Ability to make independent decisions aligned with department's mission and vision
Benefits
- Free medical coverage
- Retirement savings plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student debt program
- FreeU education benefit
- Career development
Company overview
Abbott Laboratories is a global healthcare leader with a 135-year legacy of innovation, dedicated to helping people live healthier, fuller lives through life-changing technologies and products. Headquartered in Abbott Park, Illinois, the company operates in more than 160 countries with a workforce of approximately 114,000 professionals. Abbott's diversified portfolio spans four core business segments: medical devices, diagnostics, nutrition products, and branded generic pharmaceuticals. The company is particularly renowned for its groundbreaking medical devices including cardiovascular technologies, diabetes management systems like the FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitor, neuromodulation devices for chronic pain, and the AVEIR DR dual chamber leadless pacemaker system. In diagnostics, Abbott has been instrumental in developing critical tests, including the first licensed HIV test in 1985 that helped secure blood supply safety. The company's nutrition division produces leading infant formulas like Similac, while its pharmaceutical business provides quality branded generic medicines. Abbott consistently ranks among Fortune's Most Admired Companies and maintains a strong commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility, making it a trusted partner in advancing global healthcare.