AbbVie Quality Laboratory Supervisor (Fixed Term Contract)
AbbVieWestportUpdate time: January 21,2021
Job Description
About AbbVie
AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people’s lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women’s health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.

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Welcome to AbbVie!

At AbbVie, we offer you the resources and a global reach to empower your innovative mindset.   From day one, we’ve known it takes teamwork and collaboration to develop the scientific breakthroughs, innovative pipelines, and therapies that change millions of patients’ lives around the world. In short, we know it takes “you” to make those ground-breaking advancements happen. We take pride in serving and supporting our communities and protecting the environment, making a lasting impact that's felt within healthcare and beyond.

We are now recruiting a Quality Laboratory Supervisor to join our diverse ATL team in Westport. The Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for the planning, supervision and control of the testing schedule for all Westport manufactured product and all product included in the Global Stability program. Testing is to be performed in line with Corporate  Standards and FDA, HPRA  and other MOH regulatory requirements. This schedule compliance will be achieved by having a continued “on the floor” presence within the laboratory area actively engaging with, challenging and motivating team members.

So let’s tell you a little more about this role…

 
Key Responsibilities:
•    You will lead and provide motivation to the team and take appropriate corrective action on individual/team performance where required.
•    As part of this diverse and inclusive team, you will share your knowledge and actively participate in the training and certification of new employees.
•    You will hold performance meetings according to company policy.
•    We believe in collaboration so in this role, you will partner with TA and take an active role in the recruitment of team members. 
•    You will update TMS and take appropriate action where an individual’s attendance / timekeeping is below the expected standard.
•    In this role you will ensure that all aspects of the area of responsibility are fully staffed and that any constraints are managed appropriately.
•    You will also ensure all activities are completed in line with regulatory (QA and EHS) and corporate requirements.
•    You will provide required date per testing timelines to support product release and the global stability program.
•    You will provide team KPI data.
•    You will attend Departmental and APEX meetings; Safety Gembas, Green Team Meetings
•    You will hold the agreed number of Team Meetings and Andon Board meetings.
•    You will review and approve local and corporate documents.
•    Work directly with other Laboratory Testing Leads to ensure that all testing is completed as per schedule. 
•    You will facilitate movement of personnel among testing teams in order to ensure that the collective testing schedules are achieved.
•    You will work in conjunction with the laboratory trainer to ensure that sufficient technicians are proficient in the necessary product assays.
 


Qualifications

Education: 

•    You will have a relevant third level qualification (Degree Level or master’s Preferable).

Technical Skills and Experience

•    Proven track record in direct people management
•    Scientific qualification in relevant discipline
•    Knowledge of laboratory GMP standards
•    Ability to articulate clearly when dealing with external bodies
•    Excellent conflict handling skills
 

So, does this all sound like the right role for you? Then come join Abbvie!

AbbVie is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we value bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds to develop innovative solutions for patients and being part of an inclusive work environment. 
 


Travel
No
Job Type
Temporary Work
Schedule
Full-time
Job Level Code
IC
Equal Employment Opportunity
At AbbVie, we value bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds to develop new and innovative solutions for patients. As an equal opportunity employer we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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