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Senior Research and Development Lead
ABP Food Group —Ardee, County Louth
- Full-time
- Research
- Master's degree
- Project management
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Thermo Fisher Scientific —Remote
- Full-time
- Remote
- English
- Project management
- Bachelor's degree
QC Equipment and Systems Senior Manager
WuXi Biologics —Dundalk, County Louth
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
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Senior Research & Development Engineer
VistaMed Ltd. —Carrick-On-Shannon, County Leitrim
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Manufacturing
Stability Specialist
Vantive —Castlebar, County Mayo
- Doctoral degree
- Word processing
- Master's degree
Senior In-vitro Analyst (Virology/Molecular)
Charles River Laboratories —Ballina, County Mayo
- Full-time
- Sales
- Master's degree
Senior Technologist
Kerry —Naas, County Kildare
- Research
- Project management
- Bachelor's degree
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Sr Project Manager - Non-Interventional Studies
Thermo Fisher Scientific —Remote
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Senior Project Manager R&D PMO
Hollister ULC —Ballina, County Mayo
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
Senior Scientist
Abbott Laboratories —Galway, County Galway
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
Senior Technical Expert (Research Scientist) Cell and Molecular Biology
Thermo Fisher Scientific —Athlone, County Westmeath
- Full-time
- Research
- Project management
- No degree
5d
Senior Manager, Aggregate Reporting Management
Regeneron —Dublin, County Dublin
- €86,800–€141,200 a year
- Writing skills
- Analysis skills
- Project management
- Annual leave
10d
Senior Director Brand and Content - 100% Remote - Europe
Hostaway —Dublin, County Dublin
- Full-time
- Remote
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Work from home
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Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychologist
Evolve Ireland —Gorey, County Wexford
- €63,000–€108,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Research
- Clinic
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
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Senior Clinical Data Manager
Precision Medicine Group —County Cavan
- Remote
- English
- Bachelor's degree
- Leadership
Training Facilitator, IS&T Knowledge and Training
Apple —Cork, County Cork
- Bachelor's degree
- No degree
- AI
9d
Graduate Planner
Longford County Council —County Longford
- €40,244–€50,951 a year
- Full-time
- No degree
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Senior Engineering Manager
Abbott Laboratories —Clonmel, County Tipperary
- Full-time
- No degree
- Manufacturing
- Leadership
EHR Training Lead
UPMC —Kilkenny, County Kilkenny
- Hybrid work
- System design
- Clinic
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
Executive Director, Project Management - Patient Safety
Parexel —Remote
- Remote
- Management
- Data analysis skills
- Windows

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Senior Research and Development Lead

ABP Food Group -
Ardee, County Louth

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time

Qualifications

Research
Master's degree
Project management
Bachelor's degree
Food industry
Communication skills

Full job description

Location: Mostly ROI and NI

This role reports directly to the R&D Manager and is primarily focused on project execution, data interpretation, and technical reporting.

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Senior Researcher to join our R&D team. This role involves leading key R&D projects, guiding teams through research activity, analysing trial data, and collaborating with teams across the business. There is also an opportunity to manage and develop two graduates, supporting their growth and progression within the business. A strong understanding of meat science is essential, with particular emphasis on beef and lamb eating quality, the factors that influence it, and how it can be measured and interpreted in commercial and trial settings. As trials take place across multiple sites within the ABP Group, the successful candidate must be comfortable travelling and working in varied operational environments.

Key Responsibilities

Lead specific R&D projects from planning through to completion, with a strong focus on meat science and beef and lamb eating quality.

Lead and support cross-functional teams through research projects, ensuring strong collaboration, clear direction, and delivery of project objectives.

Interpret trial data and conduct statistical analysis, particularly in relation to beef and lamb eating quality outcomes.

Write detailed technical reports and communicate findings to stakeholders.

Ensure project milestones are met and risks are managed.

Liaise with external research partners and suppliers.

Provide technical expertise and guidance to the team.

Manage graduates within the team, providing day-to-day support, coaching, and development opportunities to help them grow within the business.

Support the manager in aligning project outcomes with operational needs.

Generate innovative ideas and drive technical advancement.

Essential Criteria

Education: B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Food Science, Food Technology, Meat Science, Agriculture, or a related field.

Minimum 5 years' experience in the food industry.

Strong understanding of meat science, with specific knowledge of beef and lamb eating quality and the factors that influence consumer perception and product performance.

Willing and able to travel (including early starts) to support trials and sampling activities across ROI,NI and sometimes UK and Poland. Depending on project requirements.

Hands-on and comfortable working in a factory environment, including moving, handling, and collecting product samples as required.

Clean and valid driver's licence

Valid Passport

Must be based in ROI or NI

Desirable Criteria

Extremely detail-oriented.

Strong project management skills with the ability to lead and motivate others.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Innovative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

Highly motivated with the ability to learn and adapt quickly.

Flexible and adaptable, comfortable working across different sites and shifting priorities as project needs change.

Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership-able to work independently, take initiative, and follow tasks through to completion.

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senior research and development lead jobs in ireland

Senior Research and Development Lead

CTM/Sr CTM - EMEA - FSP

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