Paul Hopkins
About Paul Hopkins
Current Role at Teleflex
Paul Hopkins currently holds the position of Global Manager Supplier Quality at Teleflex in Athlone, County Roscommon, Ireland. In this role, he oversees the global supplier quality management, ensuring that suppliers meet the quality standards required by Teleflex. His responsibilities include managing global projects related to supplier quality, which involves coordinating with various stakeholders to maintain and improve quality performance across the supply chain.
Previous Positions at Teleflex
Before becoming the Global Manager Supplier Quality, Paul Hopkins served in several roles at Teleflex. From 2020 to 2021, he was the Regional Supplier Quality Manager for EMEA, based in Athlone. Prior to that, he worked as a Senior Quality Engineer focusing on continuous improvement from 2018 to 2020, and on supplier quality and procurement from 2014 to 2018. In these roles, he contributed to enhancing quality standards and implementing process improvements.
Career at Abbott
Paul Hopkins spent a significant part of his career at Abbott, where he held multiple positions over nine years. From 2009 to 2014, he worked as a Validation Engineer and Quality Engineer, focusing on validating processes and ensuring product quality. Between 2007 and 2009, he was the QA Group Leader, where he oversaw quality assurance processes. His earlier role at Abbott, from 2005 to 2007, was as an IQA Specialist.
Background in Analytical Chemistry
Paul Hopkins has a strong background in analytical chemistry, which he developed during his tenure at Rothamsted Research in Harpenden, England. He worked there as an Analytical Chemist from 2002 to 2005, conducting various chemical analyses and contributing to research projects. This experience provided him with a solid foundation in scientific methodologies and analytical techniques.
Academic Experience
In addition to his industry roles, Paul Hopkins has academic experience from his time at the Limerick Institute of Technology. He worked as an Assistant Lecturer and Assistant Researcher from 2000 to 2002. During this period, he taught courses and conducted research, applying his expertise in chemistry to educate students and contribute to academic knowledge.