Posted 2 Oct 2026 · Engineering
Job description
Job Description
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 for a Drug Product Operations Engineer at our Mannorhamilton Road site in Sligo.
The purpose of this role is to produce drug product material as per organizational needs in line with all relevant compliance requirements. You will also support and facilitate safe and compliant operations within the Drug Product and Synthroid manufacturing areas and support in implementing and sustaining continuous improvement initiatives and to assist in Root Cause Analysis and Corrective/Preventative Action determination as part of investigation processes.
What you will do:
Play a central role in highlighting and implementing continuous improvement ideas and operational excellence opportunities identified through tracking and monitoring of production performance
Assist with the development of lean and continuous improvement skills throughout the manufacturing organization.
Assist in the pre-campaign planning of Drug Products and APIs, in reviewing lessons learned from previous campaigns with operations personnel and supports post-campaign activities.
May act as a delegate for the DP and Synthroid Operations Leads for certain activities and tasks based on level of experience and competence.
Assist and lead Root Cause Analyses and identification of Corrective/Preventative actions as part of investigation processes.
Assist in following up and closing operations related CAPAs, safety actions and compliance suggestions.
Implement changes to Operating SOPs as required.
May represent operations on introductions and execution of NPI projects.
Assist in the identification, implementation and execution of key Manufacturing and Site Strategies
Adhere to and supports all EHS & E standards, procedures and policies.
Qualifications
What you will need:
3-5 years in a similar role in the Pharmaceutical industry
3rd level qualification in an Engineering or related discipline
Additional Information
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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Company Description
About AbbVie
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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Pay, skills & work eligibility
Compensation
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Location, eligibility & working hours
- Listed work location
- Sligo, SO, Ireland
- Visa sponsorship
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- Relocation support
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- Working hours / time zone
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Location & work arrangement
Listed work locations
- Sligo, SO, Ireland