About Abbott At Abbott, we're committed to helping you live your best possible life through the power of health.
For more than 125 years, we've brought new products and technologies to the world -- in nutrition, diagnostics, medical devices and branded generic pharmaceuticals -- that create more possibilities for more people at all stages of life.
Today, 94,000 of us are working to help people live not just longer, but better, in the more than 150 countries we serve.Abbott in IrelandIn Ireland, Abbott employs almost 3,000 people across 11 sites.
Abbott has six manufacturing facilities located in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Longford and Sligo and a third party manufacturing management operation in Sligo.
It has commercial and support operations in Dublin and shared services in Dublin and Westport.
Abbott serves the Irish market with a diverse range of health care products including diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic pharmaceuticals.
Abbott has been operating in Ireland since 1946.
Abbott Ireland's GradIreland Award Winning Programme is currently inviting applications from third level students for our 2020 Professional Development Graduate Programme (PDP).The Abbott Professional Development Programme (PDP) offers graduates an opportunity to apply their skills in different areas and divisions at our sites across Ireland and abroad over a two-year period.Abbott's Professional Development Programme is:Highly SelectiveTailored to your professional talents and interestsRich in experience and supported by a mentoring programmeAccelerated, preparing you to make significant and valued contributions much earlier than you might expect.During this time graduates, will rotate through three diverse and challenging assignments over a three year period, while getting the opportunity to work at our different locations and different functions in Ireland and abroad.
The objective of each assignment is to develop a well-rounded skillset.
From this experience, you will develop a deep understanding of our company as well as develop your management, technical and interpersonal skills.
You will also have an opportunity to experience an international assignment as part of the program.
In addition to your development being supported by your assignment manager, you will also be paired with a mentor who will assist you in navigating your career throughout the program.To support our diverse businesses, we are sourcing applications for our Information Technology Professional Development Programme.As Abbott's Professional Development Programme is highly selective & challenging, the following criteria are applicable 2.1 Bachelor's degree or higher in an Information Technology or Cyber Security disciplineStrong academic performance and extracurricular activity Exceptional Interpersonal skills and track record of teamwork, adaptability, innovation, initiative and integrityAbility to learn quicklyFlexibility to change location to take up assignments at different Abbott sites including international locationsInterested in pursuing diverse career options at Abbott