Job Description
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions 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, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.Job DescriptionWe are looking for a QC Lab Supervisor to join our quality team on our AbbVie Cork site. In this role you will be leading an experienced team of analysts and senior analysts in the Quality Control department. This will involve planning against operational and supply chain timelines, leading the team in terms of continuous improvement culture and operational excellence mindsets and ensuring that products are released to schedule.Organise laboratory activity by coordinating the action of people management, depending on demands of planning.Review analytical data and approve and release material as defined in relevant procedures.Organise necessary validations in compliance with national and international requirements.Coordinate and manage equipment maintenance and repair activities.Ensure appropriate procedures are in place by preparation and review of SOPs, methods, and specifications.Complete documentation reviews, reports, preparation, and trending activities to ensure compliance.Participate in the development of the QC department, including initiatives, objectives, and development plans.Ensure QC activities are executed in line with in-house procedures and in compliance with requirements of cGMP and relevant safety standards.Keep up to date on regulatory development and standards by accessing in-house library, feedback from regulatory department, attending training, and accessing websites.Reporting and communication of QC department reports and metrics and communicating to senior management on key events and issues.Manage projects for QA and participate in cross-departmental projects.QualificationsPrimary degree in analytical science or in equivalent science-based discipline.3-5 years experience in quality control laboratory in a pharmaceutical environment. Good working knowledge of current FLI manufacturing processes and practices. Experience of using ERP computerized solution is essential.Good knowledge of QC regulations and governing body regulations.Supervisory experience or demonstrated attributes for people management.Additional InformationAbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community, and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status.US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: #J-18808-Ljbffr