Data Analyst

Abbott in Ireland

Abbott has maintained a strong presence in Ireland since 1946 and celebrates its 80th anniversary in the country in 2026. The company supports the Irish healthcare sector with a broad portfolio spanning diagnostics, diabetes care, medical devices and nutritional products. Today, Abbott employs more than 6,500 people across ten sites located in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford and Sligo.

Deliver Business Insights

Support Manufacturing & Engineering Operations

Develop Analytics Solutions

Support Global Programmes

Provide Leadership & Influence

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Data Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in data analytics, business intelligence, operational analytics, or engineering analytics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience working with complex datasets.
• Advanced SQL skills and experience querying large datasets.
• Experience developing automation and analytics solutions using Python or similar scripting/programming tools to streamline processes, integrate data sources, and support data-driven decision making.
• Experience creating data visualizations, dashboards, and analytical reporting solutions using a range of tools and technologies (e.g., Power BI, Python, JavaScript, JMP, Tableau, Spotfire, R, or similar platforms).
• Ability to communicate insights effectively to both technical and business audiences.
• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience within Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, or other regulated industries.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations, engineering functions, quality systems, or supply chain processes.
• Understanding of statistical analysis techniques and process performance measurement.
• Experience working with Databricks, Spark, or modern cloud-based analytics platforms.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Operational Excellence, or Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Experience supporting digital transformation or Industry 4.0 initiatives.

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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

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 for a new position to be located in Kilkenny, Ireland, but working as part of the Engineering Data & Analytics team within ADC's Global Engineering function.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Analyst to join our Engineering Data & Analytics team at our Kilkenny manufacturing facility.

This role will be focused on supporting local site initiatives while also contributing to global Engineering Data & Analytics programmes. Working closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Technical Services, and site leadership teams, you will transform complex data into meaningful insights that improve performance, support decision making, and accelerate continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will combine strong analytical capability with business understanding, helping teams identify opportunities, quantify performance, solve problems, and measure outcomes through data.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working directly with stakeholders, influencing business decisions, and delivering tangible operational impact.

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

Important Information

Please note that any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination, including drug and alcohol screening, conducted by a Company-designated medical practitioner.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Abbott is an equal opportunities employer.

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Engineering

DIVISION:

ADC Diabetes Care

LOCATION:

Ireland > Kilkenny : Kilkenny Business and Technology Park

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Ie - Kkyflx (Ireland)

TRAVEL:

Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable