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Abbott Quality Systems Specialist in Kilkenny, Ireland
Have you ever wanted to make a difference?
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 over 5,000 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 that enable 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 Quality Systems Specialist you will be responsible for monitoring the Quality System requirements within the QA functional area of responsibility, in accordance with corporate, divisional, and applicable regulatory requirements. Create and evaluate metrics. Data review and interrogation. Apply measures that ensure that quality standards are met.
Key Responsibilities
Analyse quality records, prepares reports and recommends improvements.
Identity and address recurring problems based on data analysis.
Prepare metrics and presentations to support site management reviews.
Manage the investigation of non-conformances affecting area of responsibility, and ensure implementation of timely and effective corrective action.
Maintain the quality and compliance status of associated procedures, work instructions and training materials.
Identify and implement initiatives for continuous improvement of the Quality System.
When requested, accept any responsibilities and perform any necessary tasks to support the business and other QAC activities.
May analyze and evaluate data, extract pertinent information, prepare information abstracts and executive summaries.
Represent ADC to internal/external Auditors and Regulatory bodies on any matter relating to area of responsibility. Ensure area of responsibility and processes are audit ready at all times and all audits are supported from a resource and information request perspective.
Education and Experience
Minimum Level 7 NFQ qualification or equivalent in a relevant discipline
Minimum 2 years experience in a similar role.
Strong communication skills
Strong problem solving
Experience analysing data and presenting same.
What we Offer
Attractive compensation package that includes competitive pay, as well as benefits such as
Family health insurance,
Excellent pension scheme
Life assurance
Career Development
Fantastic new facility
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.
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