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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.

This is an ideal opportunity for you to develop your career utilising your technical and supervisory skillset.

What type of work will you be doing? What assignments, requirements, or skills will you be performing on a regular basis?

Reporting to the Technical department manager, you will be responsible for developing and managing Technical change projects that improve department efficiency and capability and serve the needs of the business. This new role is a senior position within the Technical department and suitable candidates will be skilled in effective leadership, planning, investigation and communication. You will also be responsible for interfacing with R & D, Site and Division Technical and Engineering, Site and Division Quality Assurance in order to represent the site from a technical standpoint in meeting daily as well as long range commitments.

Major Responsibilities

• Oversee cross-functional teams in the development of technical change projects from concept to completion in programs that are complex and require the management of intra- and inter-company elements and relationships.

• Responsible for achieving the project/programs financial targets in support of the business objectives.

• Controls budgets to meet authorized funding, as agreed by management.

• Analyses complex processes and problems and identify areas of improvement and risk

• Act as a trusted advisor within the Technical Department and balance bottom line objectives with long-term interests of the business

• May oversee the work of others and provide mentoring in technical or organizational areas

• May assign work to team and/or project members

• Ensure prompt attention of the relevant department Manager in areas of risk, which might have an adverse effect on product and/or safety.

Education and Years of Experience

• A relevant third level qualification in Engineering/Manufacturing/Science or equivalent related discipline is preferred

• 15 years previous experience in a Medical Device or Pharmaceutical environment preferred.

• Technical Operations Supervisory experience preferred.

• Skilled in effective management, planning, investigation and communication

• Strong Technical decision making and problem-solving skills, demonstrated good judgement.

What are the benefits and perks of this job at Abbott Donegal?

• Health Insurance for you and your family

• Pension

• Life insurance

• Short Term Disability Protection

• Long Term Disability Protection

• Carers leave

• Education Assistance

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com