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 Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, ( Facebook, Instagram ( , X ( and YouTube. ( The Director, Technical Centre at AbbVie, Westport is a strategic leadership role that is pivotal in managing and advancing the technical function across multiple critical areas.

Westport is an Aseptic manufacturing centre of excellence with up to 1400 employees' site wide. This role acts as an essential interface between Research & Development (R&D;), Pharmaceutical Development Science & Technology (PDS&T;), and Manufacturing Engineering & Controls (ME&C;) to ensure effective technical transfer activities and a sustainable future for our site. It also focuses on exploring both internal and external Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) opportunities to maximize our impact.

Westport is one of the Wild Atlantic Way's most picturesque and family-friendly towns, serviced by Ireland West Airport and with director routes by rail and road to Dublin. Provide technical support for Unit Dose and Multi Dose process-related issues and investigations. Drive process development and yield improvements.

Manage Drug

Substance introductions and monitor core processes.



Oversee performance activities and requalification standards. Track and analyse process investigations, adapting for improvements. Facilitate label, adhesive, and packaging changes.

Offer technical support for plastics moulding processes. Lead initiatives in process validation, facility requalification, and sterilization qualifications. Oversee cleaning and computer system validations.

Spearhead NPI introductions focusing on the neurotoxin and biologic pipelines Collaborate with global CMC teams and PDDs on NPI transfers and regulatory filings. Engage with Global PM teams and support ASQ projects. Manage the Biolab process development lab.

Drive digital initiatives and technical strategic planning. Bachelor's Degree or higher in a Relevant Discipline (Masters/Ph.Proven leadership and people management experience across various levels and departments - leader of leaders.

Experience in end-to-end Product Transfer and launch phases, with strong regulatory Over 10 years of experience in pharmaceutical technical or relevant roles. Ability to thrive in a dynamic workplace, with adaptability to manage unexpected constraints. Join us and help shape the future of healthcare through engineering innovation and operational excellence.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.

📌 Technical Director - Manufacturing (Westport)
🏢 AbbVie
📍 Westport