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Abbott Kilkenny - Learning & Development Specialist

Have you ever wanted to make a difference?

At Abbott, you will play a crucial role to help people live more fully at all stages of their lives. Abbott is a global healthcare leader and our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional products and branded generic medicines. Our 113,000 colleagues have a daily impact on the life of people in more than 160 countries.

Abbott Ireland

In Ireland, Abbott employs over 6,000 people across nine sites. We currently have six manufacturing facilities located in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Longford and Sligo and a third-party manufacturing management operation in Sligo. Abbott also has commercial, support operations and shared services in Dublin and Galway. We have been making a difference in the lives of Irish people since 1946.

Diabetes Care Kilkenny

Our new manufacturing facility in Kilkenny, opening in 2024, reflects the growing demand for Abbott's global Diabetes Care products. The facility will be a centre for world-class engineering, quality, medical device manufacturing, and other science-based professionals to produce life-changing technologies that enable people with diabetes to live the best and fullest lives they can. At Abbott in Kilkenny, you can shape your career as you help shape the future of healthcare.

The Purpose of the Learning & Development Specialist is to:

Design, deliver and administer the organization's training programs in accordance with the organization's training and development plan to enhance the capability and performance of individual employees aligned with the current and future strategy of the business.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze the training needs of employees, teams and the organisation to develop training programs that enhances capability, skills, and performance.

• Design, resource, and deliver talent development programs, or recommend externally-provided programs, which meet the needs of individuals and are consistent with the organization’s overall training plan.

• Develop expertise to coach employees and teams about the organization's learning and development programs and policies; arrange for them to participate in internal and external training so the organization’s training resources are allocated effectively and aligned with the strategic intent.

• Measure, maintain and analyze organization and individual training records in order to monitor the effectiveness of internal and external training programs.

• Consult with business and functional leadership to understand business problems and identify opportunities to enhance performance and develop talent. Anticipate future development needs based on business requirements and changes.

• Build strong relationships within the site, at division and corporate level to ensure alignment of the Learning and development strategy locally and the opportunities to leverage Abbott programs.

• Keep abreast of developments and innovations in training and education in industry and government education sectors so the organization’s training activities remain current and relevant.

• Site lead for to support Audits from L&D perspective; site lead for further education strategy as part of overall plan to build a HPO.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) level 7 qualification in a relevant discipline and 3+ years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

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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