About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.
The Opportunity
Abbott Rapid Diagnostics is part of Abbott’s Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies to support diagnostic testing which provides important information for treatment and management of diseases and other conditions.
Abbott Rapid Diagnostics – Infectious Disease business is currently recruiting for a brand new Compliance Coordinator, who will support the commercial business in Europe based in Abbott House, Maidenhead.
What You’ll Do
As a Compliance Coordinator you play a key role in supporting business integrity and operational compliance by ensuring that supplier data, invoice validation processes, and vendor-related activities adhere to internal policies and regulatory standards. The role serves as a liaison between internal teams (Sales, Marketing, Market access, Procurement, Accounts Payable, Finance) and supports key compliance processes through documentation, validation, and system coordination. More specifically :
* Compliance Oversight Analyze diverse business transactions to ensure adherence to Abbott policies and industry standards. Provide expert guidance on compliance matters and support management in mitigating risks.
* Risk Management & Advisory Proactively identify, assess, and address potential compliance risks across multiple business areas. Recommend and facilitate corrective actions to maintain operational integrity.
* Policy Execution & Training Assist OEC leadership in developing compliance execution plans. Deliver training programs on OEC policies and procedures, ensuring completion tracking and understanding across teams.
* Data Analysis & Reporting Utilize data analysis tools and problem-solving techniques to monitor compliance trends, prioritize risk assessments, and develop actionable insights. Maintain compliance metrics and coordinate remediation plans.
* Vendor Master Data Management Manage supplier onboarding and updates by routing approvals, processing Vendor Create and Change Forms, and ensuring data accuracy in alignment with procurement policies.
* Invoice Validation & Controls Perform daily invoice validations to confirm proper approvals and documentation. Identify discrepancies, resolve compliance issues, and lead weekly coordination meetings with Procurement and Accounts Payable to ensure timely resolution.
* Policy Adherence & Audit Support Ensure strict adherence to internal controls and SOPs related to procurement and finance. Prepare documentation for internal and external audits and assist in fulfilling auditor requests.
* Process Improvement Continuously identify gaps or inefficiencies in supplier and invoice management processes. Recommend and implement improvements to enhance compliance and operational efficiency.
Required Qualifications/Profile
* Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance or a related field.
* Experience in compliance coordination, procurement support, finance operations, or audit roles with exposure to business functions such as compliance, legal, regulatory affairs, governmental affairs, and finance.
* Knowledge of vendor management and financial documentation standards.
* Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and invoice processing tools (e.g., Esker) is a plus.
* Experience with Microsoft Office suite including but not limited to Excel file management, PowerPoint presentations.
* Experience working in medical device or life sciences industry, a strong plus.
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 will have access to :
* Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
* 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.
* 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.
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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