Localization Project Manager

Abbott Laboratories; Galway; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Ireland, Galway, is seeking a Project Manager for the Infectious Diseases Division. You will lead strategic manufacturing projects, coordinating internal teams and external vendors to deliver on time and within budget.

The role requires a BSc in a related discipline and at least four years in project management in healthcare/manufacturing, including experience with FDA-regulated environments and vendor management. This position is based at the Galway facility.

Qualifications

• BSc in a related discipline required.
• Minimum of 4 years of project management experience in manufacturing/healthcare.
• Experience in FDA-regulated environments preferred.
• Experience managing external vendors or third-party manufacturers.
• Strong planning, budgeting and risk management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic manufacturing projects involving third-party manufacturers.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, budgets and resource needs.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to hit milestones.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Monitor budget performance and report progress to leadership.
• Ensure documentation including SOWs, MSAs and transfer plans is complete.

Skills

Project planning

Stakeholder mgmt

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

BSc in related discipline

Job description

Descritivo de Cargo 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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Abbott in Ireland Abbott has maintained a strong presence in Ireland since 1946 and celebrates its 80th anniversary in the country in 2026. The company supports the Irish healthcare sector with a broad portfolio spanning diagnostics, diabetes care, medical devices and nutritional products. Today, Abbott employs more than 6,200 people across ten sites located in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford and Sligo.

Abbott Rapid Diagnostics is part of Abbott’s Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry-leading technologies to support diagnostic testing which provides important information for the treatment and management of diseases and other conditions. IDEM is an over a billion-dollar business unit that now support significate growth for Abbott in COVID-19 related products in over 70+ countries.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join our Infectious Diseases Division within Abbott Rapid Diagnostics, based at our Galway facility.

As Project Manager, you will lead strategic manufacturing projects involving Third-Party Manufacturers, working with both domestic and international cross-functional teams. You will be responsible for delivering projects from initiation through completion, ensuring objectives are achieved on time, within budget, and in line with quality and business requirements.

What You'll Do

• Take ownership of overall project scope, timelines, budget, and successful delivery.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, resource requirements, and key deliverables.
• Lead strategic manufacturing and operational projects involving Third-Party Manufacturers.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure project milestones and objectives are achieved.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks while implementing effective mitigation strategies.
• Oversee project documentation, including operational plans, quality transfer documentation, vendor contracts, Statements of Work (SOWs), and Master Service Agreements (MSAs).
• Monitor project performance and communicate progress, challenges, and achievements to stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Prepare and deliver project updates, reports, and presentations for internal and external audiences.
• Track budget performance, analyse variances, and recommend contingency plans where required.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders across multiple functional areas to drive project success.
• Facilitate problem-solving activities and lead teams in identifying and implementing effective solutions.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment that supports project delivery and team effectiveness.
• Support decision-making processes within cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with project objectives and business priorities.

Education & Experience

• BSc in a related discipline
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in project management or a related field including two or more years of experience in a similar project management role within a manufacturing, operations, medical device, pharmaceutical, or healthcare environment.
• Two or more years of experience working within a regulated environment, including FDA-regulated industries.
• Experience managing external vendors, third-party manufacturers, or supplier-based projects.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies, risk management, and budget control processes.
• Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams, priorities, and stakeholder relationships.
• Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working within cross-functional teams and managing project deliverables.

Key Skills

• Strong project planning and execution capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and decision-making abilities.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive results.
• A proactive, solution-focused approach to problem solving.
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.

Why Abbott?

At Abbott, you'll have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that help shape the future of healthcare while developing your skills in a global, innovative organisation. Join a team that values collaboration, diversity, growth, and making a lasting impact on people's lives around the world. Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives.

The base pay for this position is N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Familia de Cargo Supply Chain Divisão ID Infectious Disease Localidade Ireland > Galway : Parkmore East Business Park Localidades Adicionais United States > Lake Forest : J55 Turno de Trabalho Ie - 37.5Hst0 (Irlanda) Viagem No Vigilância médica Yes Atividades de trabalho significativas Not Applicable A Abbott significa o poder da saúde. Por mais de 125 anos, a Abbott tem ajudado as pessoas a alcançar seu potencial — porque uma saúde melhor permite que indivíduos e comunidades vivam melhor. Com uma rede global e diversificada, que serve clientes em mais de 160 países, criamos novas soluções — em todo e espectro da saúde, em todo o mundo, para todas as fases da vida. Seja através da próxima geração de equipamentos de diagnóstico, dispositivos médicos para estilos de vida em transformação, nutrição baseada em ciência, ou novas reformulações, estamos desenvolvendo tecnologias mais inovadoras e revolucionárias na área da saúde para que indivíduos vivam melhor e com mais saúde.

Os colaboradores da Abbott vêm trabalhar todos os dias com energia, entusiasmo e comprometimento com o intuito de promover a saúde e o bem-estar de milhões de pessoas. Eles superam os limites para ajudar a gerenciar e tratar alguns dos maiores desafios de saúde da vida. Convidamos você a explorar as oportunidades na Abbott, a ver se seus talentos e aspirações de carreira podem se encaixar com as nossas vagas. A Abbott é uma empresa que oferece oportunidades iguais e acolhe e incentiva a diversidade em nossa força de trabalho.

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