AbbVie

Associate Director, Project Engineering

AbbVie • $120K — $145K *
Waco, TX 76706In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, science, or related field; advanced degrees preferred.
  • 12+ years of significant engineering and operational experience, with a proven track record of accomplishments.
  • Recognition for excellence in global project management knowledge.
  • Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration across diverse groups.
  • Effective communication skills in presenting ideas and viewpoints respectfully and clearly.
  • Collaborative experience in fast-paced, goal-driven environments. Interpersonal negotiation skills are essential.
  • Technical background in healthcare, medical devices, or pharmaceuticals if preferred. Recall experience in project accounting and procurement.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with policies and procedures while mitigating project risks.
  • Lead and manage planning and execution of multiple global projects, aligning with strategic objectives.
  • Utilize PM tools and techniques to manage budgets and achieve organizational goals.
  • Oversee all phases of project execution and lead audits to ensure project alignment with standards.
  • Identify strategic vendor partnerships and support contract negotiations to ensure service quality.
  • Cultivate an environment that encourages innovation and integrates multi-disciplinary approaches for optimal solutions.
  • Facilitate effective communication at all organizational levels, acting as a spokesperson on advanced projects.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off (vacation, holidays, and sick leave).
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
  • Participation in long-term incentive programs.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Purpose:

A project manager responsible for leading large global projects that contributes to significant financial success of the corporation. A key AbbVie project management leader.

Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for compliance with applicable Policies and procedures. Ensures quality and effectiveness of key results of major projects within function through sound design, early risk assessments, and implementation of fallback strategies. Mitigates risk within functions through sound design, early risk assessments and implementation of fallback strategies.
  • Provides leadership and centralized management for the planning, development and execution of large, global projects or programs to achieve key strategic business objectives. Manages multiple, often concurrent global projects and consistently meets expectations. Understands the business needs and has a thorough knowledge of customer strategic needs when developing a project scope. Integrates technology and business needs when defining project scope
  • Leads the project team in using established PM tools and techniques to stay within authorized budget limits and achieve the overall project and organizational objectives. Develops project strategy to align and achieve key customer business objectives. Leads and contributes to the development of long-term business and organizational strategies.
  • Manages and is responsible for all phases of project execution. Monitors aggregate performance and value indicators. Coordinates and supervises project audits. Leads global teams to develop and align procedures and standards
  • In cooperation with corporate purchasing identifies the need for strategic alliances with vendors and assists with contract negotiation. Evaluates qualifications, reliability and performance of vendors, ensuring adherence to plans, policies and procedures to provide required services.
  • Fosters an environment of innovation and exchange of ideas. Integrates experiences and approaches from multiple projects / disciplines to develop the best solution in the total business context. Develops standards that assure the customer the greatest return on investment and that minimal infrastructure will be required for ongoing support.
  • Effectively communicates with all levels throughout the organization. Develops networks valued by functional leaders. Actively supports open exchange of expert cross disciplinary knowledge. Serves as organization spokesperson on advanced projects. Acts as an advisor to management. Sets a clear direction for improving project design / outcome within the framework of the corporate strategy.
  • Leads group or divisional task forces. Leadership role in professional affiliation. Provides mentoring in technical and organizational areas across multiple work groups, functions and corporation; monitors the improvement of other engineer(s). Participates in the evaluation of assigned staff / project team members and in the identification of development needs. May supervise other engineers or technicians.


Qualifications

  • A Bachelors Degree in Engineering, science, or closely related discipline is desired, or equivalent technical experience plus demonstrated competence, with a desired 12+ years of significant engineering and / or operational experience. A post-graduate education / degree is desired, and may contribute towards the desired years of experience.
  • A career history marked by a consistent series of significant contributions and accomplishments.
  • Demonstrated and been recognized for excellence in breadth and depth of knowledge in global project management.
  • Interacts well with diverse groups across a division and maintains strong working relationships with internal and external collaborators.
  • Listens to and understands others' points of view and articulates tactfully and respectfully one's own perspective orally, in writing, and in presentations.
  • Works well with other engineers in a collaborative, fast-paced goal-driven environment.
  • Possesses interpersonal skills to negotiate and reconcile differences, while optimizing overall organizational goals.
  • A technical background in health care, medical devices, biological, or pharmaceutical companies.
  • Consistently demonstrated competency with financial systems and in fiscal control. Project accounting experience. Understanding and management of procurement & contracting processes.
  • Formal Project Management training (preferred)


Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
  • The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
  • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
  • This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

About AbbVie

AbbVie develops pharmaceuticals and medical devices. They provide products and services to therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women's health, and gastroenterology.

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Joining AbbVie means becoming part of a global team dedicated to making a remarkable impact on patients' lives. At AbbVie, our employees are united in the pursuit of groundbreaking innovation and are committed to transforming the future of healthcare with leading-edge science.

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We believe in nurturing our team's professional growth through comprehensive training programs, leadership development opportunities, and continuous learning. Our commitment to your career growth is reflected in our robust offerings that enhance your skills and knowledge.

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Our hiring process is designed to ensure a match that will be beneficial both for the company and for your career aspirations. From resume submission to interview, each step is an opportunity to showcase your skills and fit with the AbbVie team.

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Learn more about AbbVie
Size
50,000 employees
Market Cap
$288.5 billion
Industry
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Net Income
$4.6 billion
Founded
2013
5 Year Trend
+17%
Revenue
$45.8 billion
NASDAQ
ABBV
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