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Company Description

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X (https://twitter.com/abbvieireland) , Facebook, Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/abbvieireland/) , YouTube and LinkedIn.

Job Description

We currently require a Supervisor to join our talented and ambitious Bioassay NPI team on a fixed term 3 year contract. In this role you will be responsible for the operation of the Bioassay, NPI Laboratory.

Activities of the group include, the Cell Based Potency Assay (CBPA) testing of development and clinical products generated by Biologics Development Manufacturing. The CBPA is a bespoke assay developed by Allergan as an alternative to the animal test model. The group ensure that the CBPA testing (release and stability) for the development and clinical products, are completed to meet with the customer demands for the supply to Clinical markets. The group are responsible for testing products in development after the transfer and validation of the assay from R&D, these include Onabotulinum toxinA X, Botox Pre Filled Syringe (PFS) Afib PFS, and BoNTE and ABV-607. The group ensures that the CBPA testing (release and stability) for products in the development pipeline are scheduled and completed to meet global request timelines in that there is no disruption of Clinical Supply and that the project milestones are met.

So if you are interested in joining AbbVie Westport, read below to find out more…

In your new role, your responsibilities:

• Provide motivation to the team and take appropriate corrective action on individual / team performance where required through effective communication.

• Hold performance meetings according to company policy.

• To take an active role in the recruitment of team members.

• Update Kronos and take appropriate action where an individual's attendance timekeeping is below the expected standard.

• Actively participate in the training and certification of new employees.

• Ensure all activities are completed in line with regulatory (QA and EHS) and corporate requirements.

• Maintaining capacity in line with business needs including the recruitment of staff and that any constraints are managed appropriately.

• Coach and develop, Analytical Technology Specialists to support the company’s succession planning and Individual Development Plans (IDPs).

• Provide required date per testing timelines to support product release and the global stability program.

• Provide team KPI data.

• Attend Departmental and OPEX meetings

• Provide review and approval of local and corporate documents.

• Work directly with other departments, Microbiology, Chemistry, Production, QA and Planning to ensure the timely release of development products.

• Ensure timely review of data generated within the team

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you will have the following Education and Experience:

• Qualification in Biological Sciences (minimum BSc)

• Experience working in a laboratory setting of 5+ years

• Knowledge of biologics manufacturing, bioassays, biochemistry, biostatistics and experience within a GMP testing laboratory

• Clear understanding of working within a regulated environment

• Excellent conflict handling skills

Additional Information

AbbVie is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status.