Advertised by Abbvie Ireland NL BV

QC Lab Supervisor - Days.

Sligo · Full-time

About this role

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.

Job Description

AbbVie is seeking an experienced QC Supervisor to lead a team of laboratory analysts within our Quality Control function in Sligo. This role is responsible for ensuring that raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, stability studies, and contract testing activities are completed to the highest quality standards, on schedule, and in compliance with GMP and regulatory requirements.

As QC Supervisor, you will provide leadership and coaching to a team of 2-12 analysts, driving laboratory performance, data integrity, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will oversee day-to-day laboratory operations, support investigations, ensure equipment and systems compliance, and collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of QC analysts to drive performance and quality excellence.
  • Ensure compliance with GMP, Data Integrity, HPRA/FDA, and internal quality requirements.
  • Oversee laboratory testing activities and ensure adherence to testing schedules.
  • Drive continuous improvement, Right First Time (RFT), and operational excellence initiatives.
  • Lead analytical investigations, OOS/OOT events, root cause analysis, and CAPA activities.
  • Support laboratory inspections, audits, product transfers, and project work.
  • Maintain laboratory documentation, procedures, training records, and equipment compliance.
  • Act as a subject matter expert for analytical testing and laboratory operations.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Analytical Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
  • Minimum 4 years' analytical laboratory experience within the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Strong hands-on expertise in analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, LCMS, GCMS, titration, and identification methods .
  • Experience working in a GMP-regulated environment with strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and data integrity principles.
  • Previous l eadership, supervisory, mentoring, or team coaching experience.
  • Experience supporting product or method transfers is an advantage.

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.

US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html

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