2 Career Progression jobs in Ireland
Abbott Professional Development Program Finance (FPDP) - Ireland

Dublin, Leinster
Abbott
Posted 1 day ago
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Abbott's Financial Professional Development Program (FPDP) prepares college graduates with majors in Accounting and Finance for financial management roles.
The goal of the program is to identify and develop Abbott's future global Finance leaders. Ideal candidates will combine technical and business knowledge with analytical strength and creative problem-solving abilities.
Each FPDP member will be assigned to a senior financial leader who will mentor and advise them.
Each FPDP member spends two years in the program, during which time they will complete four different six-month assignments across a variety of Abbott businesses and areas of Finance, such as corporate and division headquarters, manufacturing plants, and other operating environments. Assignments are located in multiple areas of the world ( _locations subject to change_ ).
+ United States
+ United Kingdom
+ Ireland
+ The Netherlands
+ Switzerland
+ Germany
+ Singapore
+ Brazil
+ Costa Rica
+ Colombia
Upon completion of the program, each member will be assisted by the Program Management Office to find a role of their choice within Abbott. FPDP members are required to roll off the program in their home region.
**Minimum Qualifications** :
+ Completion of a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or similar
+ Tracking to or have a minimum of 2.1 Grade in your undergraduate course.
+ Geographically mobile and willing to do at least one six-month assignment outside of home country
+ Unrestricted authorization to work in home country (within Europe)
+ Fluent level of English for written and verbal business communication
+ Desire to pursue certification as Qualified Accountant
**Preferred Qualifications** :
+ Strong academic records
+ Demonstrated leadership through organizational involvement
+ Minimum of one internship in Finance or Accounting
The closing date for applications is **Friday, 29 August 2025** . However, interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis from the launch of the program. We strongly encourage students to apply as early as possible to avoid missing out on these exciting opportunities.
#earlycareers
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
To request accommodation, please call or email
The goal of the program is to identify and develop Abbott's future global Finance leaders. Ideal candidates will combine technical and business knowledge with analytical strength and creative problem-solving abilities.
Each FPDP member will be assigned to a senior financial leader who will mentor and advise them.
Each FPDP member spends two years in the program, during which time they will complete four different six-month assignments across a variety of Abbott businesses and areas of Finance, such as corporate and division headquarters, manufacturing plants, and other operating environments. Assignments are located in multiple areas of the world ( _locations subject to change_ ).
+ United States
+ United Kingdom
+ Ireland
+ The Netherlands
+ Switzerland
+ Germany
+ Singapore
+ Brazil
+ Costa Rica
+ Colombia
Upon completion of the program, each member will be assisted by the Program Management Office to find a role of their choice within Abbott. FPDP members are required to roll off the program in their home region.
**Minimum Qualifications** :
+ Completion of a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or similar
+ Tracking to or have a minimum of 2.1 Grade in your undergraduate course.
+ Geographically mobile and willing to do at least one six-month assignment outside of home country
+ Unrestricted authorization to work in home country (within Europe)
+ Fluent level of English for written and verbal business communication
+ Desire to pursue certification as Qualified Accountant
**Preferred Qualifications** :
+ Strong academic records
+ Demonstrated leadership through organizational involvement
+ Minimum of one internship in Finance or Accounting
The closing date for applications is **Friday, 29 August 2025** . However, interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis from the launch of the program. We strongly encourage students to apply as early as possible to avoid missing out on these exciting opportunities.
#earlycareers
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
To request accommodation, please call or email
This advertiser has chosen not to accept applicants from your region.
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Abbott Professional Development Program Operations (OPDP) - Ireland

Sligo, Connacht
Abbott
Posted 8 days ago
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Our Operations Professional Development Program (OPDP) is an entry-level, three-year rotation program designed to offer hands-on experience while promoting personal and professional growth. As a participant from Ireland, you will begin the program and first two rotations in your home country, then you will complete your final-year rotation abroad.
We currently have a number of open positions on our OPDP Program in Ireland.
Upon completion, PDP participants graduate into their next full-time position in their home country, continuing to grow their career and contributing as an Abbott professional using the foundation of skills, experience and network developed during their time in the program.
**As a OPDP participant you will:**
· Be a regular full-time employee of Abbott and qualify for the same competitive salary and benefits as other Abbott employees.
· Assume full responsibility and contribute as a functional operation professional.
· Rotate through three challenging, demanding, and diverse assignments.
· Develop a well-rounded skill set through assignments in the established learning tracks (see below) for the program.
· Relocate to various sites around Ireland to experience assignment diversity and operations
· Work within multiple business units during your rotational program at Abbott.
· Have the opportunity to explore possible crossover assignments within other Operation Programs (i.e. Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Operational Excellence).
· Be paired with a mentor to assist in the development of your operations career.
· Create a personalized growth plan to serve as a step-by-step guide towards the experiences, knowledge, and resources necessary to achieve your career goals
· Obtain training customized to support your individual growth and development.
· Report to a department manager in each assignment who will oversee your day-to-day responsibilities.
**OPDP rotation overview:**
· In Ireland, the OPDP rotation is based on 12month rotations in the first two of three years. Your rotations will involve working across functional areas - Technical, Operations Planning, Quality Assurance, Project Management and Engineering.
· No assignment is repeated; each is with a different Assignment Manager
· OPDP participants starting the program in July 2026 will complete a three-year program with the final international (overseas) rotation ending in June 2029
**Requirements:**
+ Bachelor's Degree/master's in Engineering (Automation / Mechanical / Electrical / Automation) Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Food Science, Supply Chain (Business Studies with major/minor Supply Chain) or related disciplines (grade 2:1 or higher)
+ Tracking to or have a minimum of 2.1 Grade in your undergraduate course with a track record of outstanding co-curricular activities
+ Interest in pursuing a career in Operations - Production, Engineering, Plant Quality, etc.
+ Geographically mobile and willing to do at least one year assignment outside of home country
+ Unrestricted authorization to work in home country (within Europe)
+ Fluent level of English for written and verbal business communication.
**Key Skills**
+ Cpacity to apply skills and knowledge to address operational challenges and add value to the business.
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
+ Strong interpersonal, leadership & communication skills.
+ Eager to learn and has the flexibility and willingness to work on different projects.
+ Previous work experience in internship or co-op work experience would be an advantage
The closing date for applications is **Friday, 10 October 2025** . However, interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis from the launch of the program. We strongly encourage students to apply as early as possible to avoid missing out on these exciting opportunities.
#earlycareers
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
To request accommodation, please call or email
We currently have a number of open positions on our OPDP Program in Ireland.
Upon completion, PDP participants graduate into their next full-time position in their home country, continuing to grow their career and contributing as an Abbott professional using the foundation of skills, experience and network developed during their time in the program.
**As a OPDP participant you will:**
· Be a regular full-time employee of Abbott and qualify for the same competitive salary and benefits as other Abbott employees.
· Assume full responsibility and contribute as a functional operation professional.
· Rotate through three challenging, demanding, and diverse assignments.
· Develop a well-rounded skill set through assignments in the established learning tracks (see below) for the program.
· Relocate to various sites around Ireland to experience assignment diversity and operations
· Work within multiple business units during your rotational program at Abbott.
· Have the opportunity to explore possible crossover assignments within other Operation Programs (i.e. Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Operational Excellence).
· Be paired with a mentor to assist in the development of your operations career.
· Create a personalized growth plan to serve as a step-by-step guide towards the experiences, knowledge, and resources necessary to achieve your career goals
· Obtain training customized to support your individual growth and development.
· Report to a department manager in each assignment who will oversee your day-to-day responsibilities.
**OPDP rotation overview:**
· In Ireland, the OPDP rotation is based on 12month rotations in the first two of three years. Your rotations will involve working across functional areas - Technical, Operations Planning, Quality Assurance, Project Management and Engineering.
· No assignment is repeated; each is with a different Assignment Manager
· OPDP participants starting the program in July 2026 will complete a three-year program with the final international (overseas) rotation ending in June 2029
**Requirements:**
+ Bachelor's Degree/master's in Engineering (Automation / Mechanical / Electrical / Automation) Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Food Science, Supply Chain (Business Studies with major/minor Supply Chain) or related disciplines (grade 2:1 or higher)
+ Tracking to or have a minimum of 2.1 Grade in your undergraduate course with a track record of outstanding co-curricular activities
+ Interest in pursuing a career in Operations - Production, Engineering, Plant Quality, etc.
+ Geographically mobile and willing to do at least one year assignment outside of home country
+ Unrestricted authorization to work in home country (within Europe)
+ Fluent level of English for written and verbal business communication.
**Key Skills**
+ Cpacity to apply skills and knowledge to address operational challenges and add value to the business.
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
+ Strong interpersonal, leadership & communication skills.
+ Eager to learn and has the flexibility and willingness to work on different projects.
+ Previous work experience in internship or co-op work experience would be an advantage
The closing date for applications is **Friday, 10 October 2025** . However, interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis from the launch of the program. We strongly encourage students to apply as early as possible to avoid missing out on these exciting opportunities.
#earlycareers
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
To request accommodation, please call or email
This advertiser has chosen not to accept applicants from your region.
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