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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 www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.\n The Westport Bioassay department requires highly skilled personnel to fulfil several critical tasks. The Supervisor, Bioassay NPI is responsible for the oversight and operation of the Bioassay QC NPI laboratory. The group performs Cell-Based Potency Assay (CBPA) and ELISA testing of development and clinical products generated by Biologics Development Manufacturing and is responsible for release and stability testing following assay transfer and validation from PDS&T. This is for a fixed term contract of 12 months.\nThe supervisor ensures that release and stability testing for products in the development pipeline is scheduled and completed in line with global request timelines, supporting uninterrupted clinical supply and the achievement of project milestones. The role also communicates results to key stakeholders, schedules ancillary laboratory activities-including critical reagent screening and qualification, laboratory housekeeping, paperwork review, and procedural updates-and supports personnel development, talent management, and succession planning within the team.\nProvide motivation to the team and take appropriate corrective action on individual or team performance where required through effective communication.\nHold performance meetings in accordance with company policy.\nTake an active role in the recruitment of team members.\nUpdate Kronos and take appropriate action where an individual’s attendance or timekeeping is below the expected standard.\nActively participate in the training and certification of new employees.\nEnsure all activities are completed in line with regulatory requirements, including QA and EHS requirements, and corporate standards.\nMaintain capacity in line with business needs, including recruiting staff and managing constraints appropriately.\nCoach and develop Analytical Technology Specialists to support succession planning and Individual Development Plans (IDPs).\nProvide required data in line with testing timelines to support product release and the global stability programme.\nProvide team KPI data.\nAttend departmental and OPEX meetings.\nReview and approve local and corporate documents.\nWork directly with Microbiology, Chemistry, Production, QA, and Planning to ensure the timely release of development products.\nEnsure the timely review of data generated within the team.\n Qualification in Biological Sciences, with a minimum of a BSc.\nAt least five years’ experience working in a laboratory setting with proven team leadership skills.\nKnowledge of biologics manufacturing, bioassays, biochemistry, and biostatistics, with experience in a GMP testing laboratory.\nClear understanding of working within a regulated environment.\nExcellent conflict-handling skills.\nClear communication skills.\nGood organisational and interpersonal skills.\nWillingness to upskill and collaborate.\nAbility to support priority projects and meet timelines.\n AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. 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