JOB DESCRIPTION:

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader dedicated to helping people live fuller, healthier lives at every stage. Our broad portfolio spans diagnostics, medical devices, nutrition and branded generic medicines. With more than 115,000 employees, we serve customers in over 160 countries.

In Ireland, Abbott has been operating since 1946 and now employs over 6,000 people across ten locations. Our Irish operations include six manufacturing facilities in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Longford and Sligo, as well as commercial, support and shared services teams in Dublin and Galway.

Abbott Ireland Diagnostic Division – Longford

Our Longford site plays a central role in meeting global demand for diagnostic testing across infectious disease, cancer, thyroid and cardiovascular health. Located in the heart of the Irish midlands, Longford offers a vibrant community, rich heritage and excellent amenities, with easy access to the River Shannon, Lough Ree and the Royal Canal

We are seeking a Quality Team Leader to join our Quality Department. This role supports the delivery of quality, cost, safety, availability and continuous improvement goals through leadership, project execution and team development.

Primary Function

Drive departmental projects and continuous improvement initiatives to achieve quality, cost and performance targets.
Develop and monitor quality metrics and support financial planning activities.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and support key site projects from planning through implementation, ensuring effective execution and measurable improvements.
Collaborate closely with stakeholders to ensure alignment, engagement and effective use of support services.
Lead a Quality Assurance team within assigned areas such as Validation/Projects, Design Quality, Quality Systems, Change Control or Operations Quality (e.g., MQA/IQA).
Provide quality leadership for site‑wide continuous improvement initiatives.
Identify and implement improvements within the Quality Assurance function to meet evolving business needs.
Support resource planning and budgeting for QA‑related activities.
Develop and train team members to ensure skills and capabilities meet organizational requirements.
Communicate effectively across the site and wider Abbott network.
Demonstrate consistent application of the Quality Policy in daily activities.

Supervisory Responsibility

Full supervisory and management responsibility for assigned Quality Assurance personnel.

Education & Experience

A third‑level qualification in Chemistry, Life Sciences or a related discipline with a minimum of five years’ experience in a regulated industry.
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage cross‑functionally and across sites.
Effective presentation skills for training and knowledge sharing.

Accountability

Responsible for initiating, planning and executing assigned projects and improvement initiatives.
Performance reviewed through periodic goal reviews and annual development discussions.
Operates with a high level of autonomy and decision‑making authority.

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Operations Quality

DIVISION:

CRLB Core Lab

LOCATION:

Ireland > Longford : Lisnamuck

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Ie - Lfdflsg2 (Ireland)

TRAVEL:

No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Yes

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable

Quality Team Leader

Job Description