Technical Manager

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 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.

The Abbott Diabetes Care division based in Donegal Town manufactures FreeStyle blood glucose test strips and FreeStyle Sensors for use in diabetes management. Among Abbott Diabetes Care leading brands are the FreeStyle Precision, FreeStyle Lite and FreeStyle Libre system.

We’re looking for a passionate Technical Manager to join our organisation and play a key role in driving product performance, process excellence, and innovation within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead high-performing teams, influence how products are developed and delivered, and make a real impact in a fast-paced, highly regulated industry.

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  Lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams focused on improving product performance, yield, and manufacturing efficiency

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  Own and deliver complex projects from concept through to execution, balancing timelines, costs, and quality

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  Support the successful introduction of new products into manufacturing

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  Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to resolve product, process, and testing challenges

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  Drive validation activities including protocols, trials, studies, and reporting across equipment, processes, and materials

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  Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards (e.g. FDA, BSI, internal policies)

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  Develop and grow your team through coaching, mentoring, and meaningful development opportunities

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  Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and implement effective, data-driven solutions

• A third-level qualification in Engineering, Science, Manufacturing, or a 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

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