JOB DESCRIPTION:
About Abbott
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.
Abbott in Ireland
Abbott has been operating in Ireland since 1946 and serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products including diagnostics, diabetes care, medical devices and nutritional products. In Ireland, Abbott currently employs about 6,000 people across ten sites located in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford and Sligo.
Abbott Diabetes Care Kilkenny
Abbott Diabetes Care has opened a new site, in Kilkenny, that is at the forefront of Diabetes care with the latest technology, to manufacture 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 systems.
This is how you can make a difference at Abbott:
We currently have a requirement for a Lead Technologist to join our New Abbott Diabetes Care Kilkenny site. The following is required for this role:
***Please note we are building a talent pipeline for a Lead Technologist position due to start in late 2024**
Key Responsibilities
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Plan, implement and lead complex Science and technical projects including product/process innovations supporting Sensor Manufacturing.
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Delivers high quality science and technology whilst ensuring compliance with respective regulatory and quality requirements
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Ability to build relationships and manage technical activities, including aligning technology with manufacturing science and operations teams
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Lead and participate in cross-functional problem-solving teams for troubleshooting, and complex scientific investigations.
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Seek opportunities for significant, process or product improvements/innovations.
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Act as a scientific expert, providing scientific support and knowledge. Applies specialized knowledge of product and process design.
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Present complex technical information to internal and external groups. Share scientific information and expertise. Experience in mentoring and teaching others to facilitate timely resolution of product and process technical issues.
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Recognize adverse trends and emerging issues. Propose and implement solutions to internal and external issues.
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Translates top-level goals to specific goals and aligns activities with respective strategic business priorities.
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Develop and maintain project timelines and provide updates and feedback to leadership.
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Lead with the evaluation and due diligence of external innovation opportunities
Education & Experience
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Minimum Level 7 qualification in a science related discipline.
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Experience and knowledge of Sensor Manufacturing is desirable.
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Minimum of 4 years’ people management experience in a technical capacity in medical device or pharmaceutical industry is desirable.
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Self-motivated and significant project experience with an ability to influence others are essential.
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Demonstrated ability to fully realize improvement initiatives.
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Demonstrated successes in a team environment, such as project teams, problem solving teams etc.
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Strong technical knowledge of design control process and experience of leading technology transfers.
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Advanced leadership skills in order to build an effective team by providing clear direction and defining priorities.
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Excellent communication / interpersonal skills
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 and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
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:Engineering
DIVISION:
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.
