Project Manager - Chemical Engineering
Job Description
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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
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
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Purpose Statement
Key Responsibilities:
- Defines project resource requirements and coordinates with functional managers and stakeholders to ensure appropriate technical support is available for project execution.
- Provides technical guidance, coaching, and knowledge sharing to project team members and peers; supports capability development through mentoring and informal training activities.
- Leads and coordinates project activities, monitoring progress and aligning cross‑functional contributors to achieve project objectives and timelines.
- Conducts research to develop, improve, or remediate analytical techniques, methodologies, and procedures in support of chemical process improvement.
- Develops and/or applies new or existing analytical test methods to determine quantity, quality, and purity of new or existing compounds.
- Authors technical reports documenting project findings, root cause analyses, and recommendations for process or test method improvements.
- Conducts exploratory research to build technical understanding for potential products or process enhancements; evaluates application of analytical instrumentation.
- Evaluates relationships between molecular structure and physical properties to support analysis and process decision‑making.
- Reviews analytical data for accuracy, completeness, and scientific soundness to support project and process decisions.
- Approves analytical data within defined authority levels, excluding final product disposition decisions.
Education and Job Skills
Experience / Education
National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) Level 7 qualification in a relevant discipline with 4+ years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Technical / Business Knowledge
Comprehensive knowledge of a specific technical or chemical discipline with strong understanding of cross‑functional dependencies and business impacts. Recognised as a technical expert within a work group and across functions. Operates within a regulated quality system environment where performance
impacts compliance with governmental and regulatory requirements.
Cognitive Skills
Addresses complex technical and process‑related problems requiring in‑depth analysis of multiple variables. Exercises sound judgment within broadly defined guidelines to select appropriate methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria. Demonstrates awareness of technical alternatives and their potential impact on cost, quality, compliance, and timelines.
Influence / Technical Leadership
Provides technical leadership without direct supervisory authority. Collaborates with senior management, quality, engineering, and manufacturing stakeholders on significant, cross‑functional initiatives. May lead project teams or workstreams. Supports the development of other technical contributors by sharing expertise, facilitating knowledge transfer, and providing constructive feedback. Acts as a technical mentor and trusted advisor.
Planning / Organisation
Plans and organises complex project assignments involving multiple stakeholders. Establishes project priorities, milestones, and schedules to support timely execution and delivery.
Decision Making / Impact
Selects appropriate scientific and technical approaches to drive projects to completion. Decisions and recommendations have a direct impact on project outcomes, process performance, and organisational objectives.
Supervision Received
Works independently with minimal direction. Exercises considerable latitude in defining technical objectives and project approaches. Work is reviewed periodically for alignment with longer‑term goals and outcomes.
Supervision Provided
No direct line management or formal performance management responsibility. May provide technical guidance, task coordination, and day‑to‑day project di