Joachim Gutheil
Manager IT Quality, Abbott BTS (Business & Technology Services)

Joachim Gutheil is a key member of the Quality and Regulatory Compliance organization at Abbott BTS(IT). With over 30 years of experience in the life sciences industry, he leads the ‘Test Automation Platform’ (TAP), which supports the digitization of the Software Life Cycle (SLC) at Abbott. This platform aids IT Delivery teams by providing tools that enhance time-to-market, ensure compliance, and uphold CSA principles.

Joachim’s career began with developing back-office solutions. He then managed Regional IT teams across multiple countries before joining the compliance and audit support team. During the formation of AbbVie, a divestiture of Abbott, he played a crucial role in building the Compliance team and facilitating Sarbanes-Oxley and global Privacy/GDPR initiatives. Joachim later returned to Abbott’s QRC team to oversee the TAP tools and develop an integrated digital toolset.