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About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Abbott in Ireland

Abbott has been operating in Ireland since 1946 and serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products including diagnostics, diabetes care, medical devices and nutritional products. In Ireland, Abbott currently employs about 6,000 people across ten sites located in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford and Sligo.

Abbott Diabetes Care Kilkenny

Abbott Diabetes Care has opened a new site, in Kilkenny, that is at the forefront of Diabetes care with the latest technology, to manufacture FreeStyle blood glucose test strips and FreeStyle Sensors for use in diabetes management. Among Abbott Diabetes Care leading brands are the FreeStyle Precision, FreeStyle Lite and FreeStyle Libre systems.

This is how you can make a difference at Abbott:

As a Business Support Specialist, you will be assisting the Quality department to deliver on the business objectives, by managing their calendars in line with business priorities. Planning both domestic and international travel, assisting in various projects, and spearheading administrative and business support activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Management of diaries for the Site Quality Director, and site management team as required.

• Planning and arranging itinerary for all travel.

• Supporting the travel arrangements of key personnel within the site by assisting as an SME on travel logistics and related booking systems.

• Reconciling expenses and POs for the Site Quality Director and the department as needed.

• Managing time and attendance in Workday for the direct staff of the Site Quality Director.

• Compiling weekly reports based on input from across the business.

• Creating content for PowerPoint presentations and site communications which highlights key messages and illustrates important details.

• Supporting various business activities as requested by the Site Quality Director, including but not limited to audit preparation activities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum NFQ Level 7 Qualification in Business, Engineering, Science or Manufacturing qualification

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in similar positions.

• Excellent diary management.

• Time management

• Strong experience of and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office – Outlook / Word / Excel / PowerPoint.

• Strong communication

• Strong attention to detail.

What we Offer

Attractive compensation package that includes competitive pay, as well as benefits such as

• Family health insurance

• Excellent pension scheme

• Life assurance

• Career Development

• Fantastic new facility

• Growing business plus access to many more benefits.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com and on LinkedIn , Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Abbott/) , Instagram , X (https://x.com/AbbottNews) and YouTube .

Abbott is an equal opportunities employer.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com