Supervisor, Laboratory Quality Control

Company overview

AbbVie focuses on creating and delivering advanced medicines and solutions for major health challenges. The organization works across immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, and its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio, aiming to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives.

Role summary

AbbVie is looking for a proactive and highly detail-focused QC Lab Supervisor for its site on Manorhamilton Road in Sligo. The role is centered on providing an efficient testing and analytical service so that products consistently meet required standards. You will hold accountability for compliance, documentation, troubleshooting of equipment, and training coordination within the quality control laboratory.

What you will do

• Lead, support, and develop a team of 8 to 12 analysts.
• Make sure laboratory documents and systems follow data integrity requirements.
• Apply laboratory data integrity regulations in day-to-day work.
• Coach analysts to improve individual and team performance.
• Increase team productivity while meeting compliance deadlines.
• Work with the lab manager to strengthen overall laboratory performance.
• Quickly handle analytical investigations and related issues.
• Maintain strong 5S standards and help build a culture of quality.
• Ensure equipment is used correctly and maintained properly.
• Contribute to lab projects and assist in developing procedures.
• Follow EHS expectations and compendial testing requirements.
• Update documents and review or create training content.
• Keep the laboratory safe and ready for inspections at all times.
• Take part in internal and external inspection activities.
• Direct laboratory investigations, root cause analysis, and closure of corrective and preventive actions.
• Communicate effectively with supply chain, quality assurance, and manufacturing teams.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in a science-related field, ideally analytical chemistry.
• At least 4 years of analytical experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Hands-on expertise with HPLC, GC, and other analytical methods.
• Strong understanding of regulations and practical experience with analytical equipment.

Working pattern

This role follows a 12-hour day shift schedule from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. The roster includes Friday, Saturday, and Sunday every second weekend.

Equal opportunity

AbbVie states that it is an equal opportunity employer and operates with integrity, innovation, and a commitment to serving the community. The company identifies as an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.