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Abbott Training & Document Control Lead in Donegal Town, Ireland
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 diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
At Abbott, we believe people with diabetes should have the freedom to enjoy active lives. That’s why we’re focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health more effectively and comfortably, with life‑changing products that provide accurate data to drive better‑informed decisions. We are revolutionizing the way people monitor their glucose levels with our new sensing technology.
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.
Please note any offer of employment for this position is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination, including drug and alcohol screening, conducted by a medical practitioner designated by the Company.
Primary Function :
The Training & Document Control Lead is responsible for ensuring the effectiveness, compliance, and continuous improvement of the organisation’s training and documentation systems.
Key Responsibilities:
The primary responsibility of the Training & Document Control Lead is to manage the Training and Document Control function, ensuring itoperatesefficiently and meets all customer and business requirements.
Lead a team of Quality Engineers & Training Specialists supporting the quality system.
Make improvements to the quality systemensuringsite complianceis strengthenedand regulatory requirements are met.
Present and communicate status updates and reporting metrics,identifyingtrends, potential issues, and improvement initiatives, asapplicable
Ensure area of responsibility and processes arealways audit readyand all auditsare supportedfrom a resource and information request perspective.
Support internal and external audits as Area SME.
Support the implementation of upgrades and new releases of document management and training systems to meet evolving business needs.
Cultivate a high performing team by developing employees and enabling their continued growth and advancement in the organisation.
Build andmaintaineffective cross functional relationships with all areas of the business.
Maintainan appropriate balanceof quality, compliance, and business risk. Provide compliant yet practical solutions that minimise the impact of Quality issues.
Identifyand implement initiatives for continuous improvement of the Quality System.
Provide divisional level support and guidance as SME for area of responsibility.
Ensureeffective communication and leadership to management and other staff on training and document control issues.
Ensure approaches to Quality and Compliance are consistently applied within the business and across theDivision
Responsible for leadingthe development and maintenance of Quality System procedures whichare applicableto area of responsibility.
Present and communicate status, report metrics,identifytrends potential issues, improvement initiatives, asapplicable
Providedivisional level support and guidance as SME for area ofresponsibility
Responsible forcompliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and performing other duties as assigned by management.
Education and Years Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree: BSc/BEng scientific,NFQ qualificationinrelated discipline or an equivalent combination of education & work experience.
Minimum 5year’s experiencein a Quality/Regulated Manufacturing or Science environment preferred.
Candidate must be self-motivated withexceptional organisational andcommunication skills.
Work within a team environment
Involvementwith ongoingDepartment andsite wide projects.
MembershipofCrossFunctionalTeams as part of continuous improvement opportunities.
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