JOB DESCRIPTION:
At Abbott, you will play a crucial role to help people live more fully at all stages of their lives. Abbott is a global healthcare leader, and our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional products and branded generic medicines. Our 113,000 colleagues have a daily impact on the life of people in more than 160 countries.
Abbott Ireland
In Ireland, Abbott employs about 6,000 people across nine sites. We currently have six manufacturing facilities located in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Longford and Sligo and a third-party manufacturing management operation in Sligo. Abbott also has commercial, support operations and shared services in Dublin and Galway. We have been making a difference in the lives of Irish people since 1946.
Diabetes Care Kilkenny
Our new manufacturing facility in Kilkenny, opening in 2024, reflects the growing demand for Abbott's global Diabetes Care products. The facility will be a centre for world-class engineering, quality, medical device manufacturing, and other science-based professionals to produce life-changing technologies, including the FreeStyle Libre 3, a system that automatically delivers real-time, up-to-the-minute glucose readings, with the smallest and thinnest wearable glucose sensor that provides unsurpassed 14-day accuracy and optional glucose alarms directly to smartphones. This enables people with diabetes to live the best and fullest lives they can. At Abbott in Kilkenny, you can shape your career as you help shape the future of healthcare.
This is how you can make a difference at Abbott:
As a Business Support Specialist, you will be assisting the Quality department to deliver on the business objectives, by managing their calendars in line with business priorities. Planning both domestic and international travel, assisting in various projects, and spearheading administrative and business support activities.
Key Responsibilities
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Management of diaries for the Site Quality Director, and site management team as required.
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Planning and arranging itinerary for all travel.
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Supporting the travel arrangements of key personnel within the site by assisting as an SME on travel logistics and related booking systems.
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Reconciling expenses and POs for the Site Quality Director and the department as needed.
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Managing time and attendance in Workday for the direct staff of the Site Quality Director.
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Compiling weekly reports based on input from across the business.
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Creating content for PowerPoint presentations and site communications which highlights key messages and illustrates important details.
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Supporting various business activities as requested by the Site Quality Director, including but not limited to audit preparation activities.
Qualifications and Experience
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Minimum NFQ Level 7 Qualification in Business, Engineering, Science or Manufacturing qualification
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A minimum of 2 years’ experience in similar positions.
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Excellent diary management.
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Time management
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Strong experience of and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office – Outlook / Word / Excel / PowerPoint.
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Strong communication
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Strong attention to detail.
What we Offer
Attractive compensation package that includes competitive pay, as well as benefits such as
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Family health insurance
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Excellent pension scheme
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Life assurance
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Career Development
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Fantastic new facility
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Growing business plus access to many more benefits.
Connect with us at www.abbott.com or https://www.ie.abbott/, on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews.
Abbott is an equal opportunities employer.
The base pay for this position is
N/A
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:Administrative Support
DIVISION:CHMN Office of the Chairman
LOCATION:Ireland > Kilkenny : Kilkenny Business and Technology Park
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:Standard
TRAVEL:Yes, 10 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Not Applicable
Top Skills
What We Do
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 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
