Global Head of Quality and Regulatory Affairs, Lingo

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Working at Abbott

 

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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 

• 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 

• Abbott offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of many 

 

About Lingo 

 

Abbott's rich history in developing cutting-edge health technologies is evolving with its new venture into biowearables. The biowearables segment is poised to represent the future of the organization, with the potential to generate over $1 billion in revenue within the next five years, supported by Abbott’s robust R&D and financial resources. 

 

At Lingo, we are committed to transforming health management with our cutting-edge biowearables that monitor glucose levels and other critical metabolic biomarkers. Our products integrate seamlessly with other health indicators such as sleep, exercise, and stress, to provide personalized insights that improve metabolic well-being. This is your opportunity to be at the forefront of health innovation and make a significant impact on people’s lives.   

 

The Opportunity 

 

Lingo is seeking an impactful Global Head of Quality and Regulatory Affairs to lead our innovative biowearables initiative and drive the next phase of our growth in consumer health technology. This role is a strategic leadership position reporting directly to the Lingo Divisional VP. This individual will lead the implementation of a best-in-class digital Quality Assurance and Compliance system optimized for Software as Medical Device. In addition, this individual will play a pivotal role in Lingo's global expansion, leading efforts to achieve successful regulatory clearances and commercial launches in LATAM, Europe, Gulf Countries, and Asia.

Overseeing all aspects of quality and regulatory affairs, from design and development to post-market surveillance, this role ensures Lingo meets the highest standards for safety, efficacy, and compliance. This person will serve as the Management Representative for the division with regulatory/inspectional agencies. 

 

Leading a dynamic team of 20+ Quality and Regulatory professionals, you'll continue to develop, grow, and inspire the team to meet short-term and long-term objectives of the business.  Your proven experience managing change and driving transformation in a fast-paced consumer and Med Tech landscape will be integ