Data Scientist

Abbott Laboratories; Ireland; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company in Ireland is seeking a Data Scientist for its new facility in Kilkenny. The role involves providing data analysis, collaborating with various departments, and enhancing manufacturing processes. Ideal candidates should have a degree in a quantitative field, experience with relational databases, and strong communication skills. The company offers a competitive pay package and various benefits.

Benefits

Family health insurance

Excellent pension scheme

Life assurance

Career development

Qualifications

• Degree in a quantitative field or equivalent industry experience.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, etc.
• Strong foundation in statistical concepts including regression analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time data analysis to support manufacturing operations.
• Develop documentation that maps critical quality attributes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with QA, Engineering, and R&D.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical methodology

Programming (Python, R)

Collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Mathematics, Data Science, or Statistics

Tools

Relational databases

Statistical software (JMP, SAS)

Job description

Overview

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 5,000 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 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.

This is how you can make a difference at Abbott:

We currently have a requirement for a Data Scientist to join our New Abbott Diabetes Care Kilkenny site. The following is required for this role:

What You’ll Do

As a key member of our team, you’ll:

• Provide real-time data analysis to support manufacturing operations—helping optimize processes, improve material performance, and enhance yield.
• Develop documentation that maps critical quality attributes to manufacturing systems, ensuring traceability and compliance.
• Maintain and enhance our Manufacturing Execution System (POMS), including database schemas, reports, and recipe configurations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with QA, Engineering, R&D, Regulatory Affairs, and Purchasing to ensure timely and effective execution of initiatives.
• Support site-wide reporting, including monthly metrics and quarterly product quality monitoring.
• Independently explore and analyze large, complex datasets to uncover insights and support investigations.
• Translate statistical findings into actionable business strategies.
• Lead projects to advance statistical methodologies and contribute to the site’s data strategy.
• Provide mentorship and consulting on statistical tools and data analysis to junior analysts and engineers.
• Build automated solutions to streamline reporting and analysis.
• Communicate complex statistical results in a clear, compelling way to non-technical audiences.

Education and Experience

• A degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Mathematics, Data Science, Statistics, Biostatistics) or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience with relational databases (Oracle, MySQL, Microsoft Access, etc.).
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, Scala, C++, and R in Linux/Unix environments.
• Familiarity with statistical software like JMP or SAS is a plus—training will be provided if needed.
• Strong foundation in statistical concepts including hypothesis testing, regression analysis, time series, and SPC.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to apply analytics in a business context.
• Experience in manufacturing or working with Manufacturing Execution Systems is beneficial but not essential.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.

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.

Abbott is an equal opportunities employer.