Technical Manager — Life Sciences Manufacturing Lead

Abbott; Donegal; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family health insurance

Excellent pension scheme

Life assurance

Career development

Fantastic new facility

Growing business plus access to many更多

Job summary

Abbott Ireland Diabetes Care Division in Donegal Town seeks a Technical Manager to drive product performance, process excellence and innovation within a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, own complex projects from concept to delivery, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to bring new products into production while developing your people and capabilities.

Qualifications

• A third-level qualification in Engineering, Science, Manufacturing, or related discipline.
• Experience within a life sciences, medical device, pharmaceutical, or regulated manufacturing environment.
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience, with a passion for developing people.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A collaborative mindset and openness to different perspectives and ways of working.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams focused on improving product performance, yield, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Own and deliver complex projects from concept through to execution, balancing timelines, costs, and quality.
• Support the successful introduction of new products into manufacturing.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to resolve product, process, and testing challenges.
• Drive validation activities including protocols, trials, studies, and reporting across equipment, processes, and materials.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards (e.g. FDA, BSI, internal policies).
• Develop and grow your team through coaching, mentoring, and meaningful development opportunities.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and implement effective, data-driven solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Collaborative mindset

Team development

Education

Third-level qualification in Engineering/Science/Manufacturing

Job description

Abbott Ireland Diabetes Care Division in Donegal Town seeks a Technical Manager to drive product performance, process excellence and innovation within a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, own complex projects from concept to delivery, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to bring new products into production while developing your people and capabilities.