Computer System Validation

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 Software Quality Engineer, you will ensure software quality and compliance throughout its lifecycle. You will oversee the software deployment lifecycle (SDLC), manage software changes, and ensure adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement software quality assurance processes.
• Conduct quality assessments and support internal/ external audits.
• Manage software changes.
• Create, review, and maintain software quality documentation.
• Perform risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Conduct audit trail reviews, user access reviews, admin event reviews.
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor’s/ master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Pharma or a related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in software quality assurance.
• Strong understanding and experience with SDLC and Software Change Management.
• Experience in the medical devices or pharmaceutical industry.
• Knowledge on cybersecurity assessments, data integrity assessments.
• Experience with quality standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 13485, 21 CFR Part 11).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a team environment.
  
  

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.
  
  

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Abbott is an equal opportunities employer.