Sterilisation Manager at Abbott

Clonmel, County Tipperary, Ireland

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Medical DevicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree plus 9+ years of related work experience with a strong understanding of specified functional area, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
  • An advanced degree is preferred
  • Substantial knowledge of a Radiation and/or Ethylene Oxide or other sterilization modality

Responsibilities

  • Leads a team that conducts sterilization qualification for new products and/or changes to existing products
  • Leads team that performs sterilization validation for radiation sterilized products, including dose setting and quarterly dose audits
  • Leads team that performs sterilization validation for ethylene oxide sterilized products, including new product qualification, annual revalidations, residual EO studies, and D-value studies
  • Provides product development and Operations teams with sterilization Subject Matter Expert support
  • Assists in Supplier Quality audits of contract sterilization facilities and third-party manufacturers
  • Leads team that conducts dose audit failure investigations
  • Leads team that conducts Ethylene Oxide Biological indicator sterility positive investigation

Skills

Sterilization Validation
Radiation Sterilization
Ethylene Oxide Sterilization
Dose Setting
Dose Audits
Supplier Quality Audits
Failure Investigations
Biological Indicator Investigation
Team Leadership

Abbott

Healthcare solutions in diagnostics and devices

About Abbott

Abbott Laboratories focuses on improving health through various medical technologies and health solutions. The company operates in areas such as cardiovascular health, diabetes management, diagnostic testing, nutrition, and neuromodulation for chronic pain and movement disorders. Abbott's products include advanced medical devices and diagnostic tests that help healthcare professionals and patients manage health conditions effectively. For example, their cardiovascular technologies assist in heart health management, while diabetes care products enable accurate glucose monitoring without painful fingersticks. Unlike many competitors, Abbott emphasizes accessibility and affordability in its offerings, aiming to make life-changing technologies available to a broader audience. The company's goal is to positively impact global health and well-being, supported by a commitment to sustainability and a 2030 Sustainability Plan.

Lake Bluff, IllinoisHeadquarters
1888Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Departure of key leader Dr. Adamson may affect Abbott's Heart Failure division.
Integration challenges with Medtronic could impact glucose monitor-insulin pump rollout.
Thermo Fisher's microfluidics expansion may increase competition for Abbott.

Differentiation

Abbott integrates continuous glucose monitoring with automated insulin delivery systems.
Abbott's microfluidic devices streamline diagnostic processes efficiently.
Abbott's neuromodulation products target specific nervous system areas for chronic pain relief.

Upsides

Microfluidic technology offers cost-effective solutions in diagnostics.
Strategic partnerships like Abbott-Medtronic enhance product offerings and market reach.
Significant investments indicate strong market confidence in Abbott's healthcare solutions.

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