Validation Lead

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.

Make a Difference at Abbott:

We are seeking a skilled and dynamic Validation Lead to join our team. In this role, you will lead a team of professionals, focusing on mentoring, coaching, and coordinating efforts to ensure high standards of quality and compliance in our processes. You will be instrumental in executing complex projects and developing innovative solutions tailored to our specific needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and evaluate quality process and system standards to ensure compliance with company standards and governmental regulatory requirements.
• Assess and document the impact of changes to the validated state, determining and documenting validation strategies for process and facility changes.
• Generate, review, approve, and execute validation documentation for new and existing processes/equipment, along with technical reports related to equipment, products, and processes.
• Investigate and troubleshoot validation problems related to equipment and performance processes.
• Conduct statistical analysis of testing results and process anomalies to identify areas for improvement.
• Assist in establishing corporate validation policies that align with industry standards.
• Communicate status updates to site management and manage adherence to tight schedules across multiple tasks.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to team members while managing their workload effectively.

Experience and Education:

• NFQ Level 7 Qualification in Science/Engineering or equivalent.
• A minimum of 4 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and work experience in Engineering/Scientific fields.
• Leadership and Communication skills

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.

Join us at Abbott and be part of a collaborative environment where your expertise will contribute to our mission of improving health and enhancing the quality of life.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Connect with us at [www.abbott.com](http://www.abbott.com) or [https://www.ie.abbott/](https://www.ie.abbott/), on LinkedIn at [www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/](http://www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/), on Facebook at [www.facebook.com/Abbott](http://www.facebook.com/Abbott), and on Twitter @AbbottNews.

Abbott is an equal opportunities employer.