Technical (Scientific) Lead
Apply locations
Ireland - Donegal Town
Time Type
Full time
Posted on
Posted 4 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID
31088709
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Why will you enjoy this new opportunity?
At Abbott, you will play a crucial role to help people live more fully at all stages of their lives. Our 113,000 colleagues have a daily impact on the life of people in more than 160 countries.
The Abbott Diabetes Care division based in Donegal Town manufactures FreeStyle blood glucose test strips and FreeStyle Sensors for use in diabetes management. Among Abbott Diabetes Care leading brands are the FreeStyle Precision, FreeStyle Lite and FreeStyle Libre system.
In Donegal site we are recruiting a Technical Program Manager to drive continuous improvement and innovations.
As a senior member of the Technical Scientific team of 90 you will report directly to the Department Leader working on new products/technologies.
Your role will involve:
1. Develop and manage technical change projects to enhance department efficiency and capability, aligning with business needs.
2. Demonstrate effective leadership, planning, investigation, and communication skills.
3. Collaborate with R&D, Site and Division Technical and Engineering, and Site and Division Quality Assurance to represent the site technically in both daily operations and long-term commitments.
4. Achieve project/program financial targets in support of business objectives.
5. Analyse complex processes and problems to identify areas of improvement and risk.
6. Oversee the work of others and provide mentoring in technical or organizational areas.
7. Report out to all levels of the organization.
Education, Experience and Skills:
1. A relevant third level qualification, preferably in Science.
2. Previous experience in a Medical Device or Pharmaceutical industry demonstrating role progression.
3. 3-5 years team leadership experience.
4. Skilled in effective management, planning, investigation and communication.
5. Demonstrate initiative and roll out of new ideas.
6. Strong technical decision-making and problem-solving skills, demonstrated good judgement.
What are the benefits and perks of this job at Abbott Donegal?
1. Excellent career path opportunities.
2. Health Insurance for you and your family.
3. Pension.
4. Life insurance.
5. Short Term Disability Protection.
6. Long Term Disability Protection.
7. Carers leave.
8. Education Assistance.
The base pay for this position is:
N/A
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Engineering
DIVISION:
ADC Diabetes Care
LOCATION:
Ireland > Donegal Town : R267
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Ie - Shftpre0 (Ireland)
TRAVEL:
Not specified
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Not Applicable
About Us
Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health.
The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges.
We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
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