AbbVie

Director, External Manufacturing - Aseptic

AbbVie • $130K — $180K *
North Chicago, IL 60064In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
11 - 15 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in a technical field required; advanced degree preferred.
  • Over 15 years of relevant experience with a strong project management background.
  • Demonstrated supervisory and leadership experience in diverse operations teams.
  • Proven expertise in business acumen and functional leadership in complex operations.
  • Experience in manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and engineering.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of Account Managers in negotiating Manufacturing Service Agreements and ensuring compliance.
  • Oversee global logistics for all phases of manufacturing agreements, aligning with quality expectations.
  • Ensure timely communication with TPMs concerning product forecasts and schedules.
  • Develop and manage financial operating plans and ensure goals alignment.
  • Monitor and apply performance metrics to meet AbbVie quality standards.
  • Coordinate with internal partners to ensure TPMs meet quality system requirements and regulatory standards.
  • Cultivate a culture of performance improvement and guide Account Managers in efficiency initiatives.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off and medical/dental/vision insurance.
  • 401(k) participation for eligible employees.
  • Eligibility for short-term incentive programs.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Purpose:

Manage a team of Manufacturing Professionals assigned to Third Party Manufacture (TPM) contracts for small molecule products. Assure that high quality product is manufactured in compliance with local and international regulations, and released and delivered according to the established forecasts, schedules, and cost planned.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead a team of AbbVie TPM Account Managers to Negotiate Manufacturing Service Agreement and amendments, and assure compliance with the terms of the agreements and Assure effective planning and material procurement strategies are in place to efficiently supply TPMs with required
    materials.
  • Assure global logistics are in place to support all phases of the manufacturing agreement in accordance with Purchasing and Supplier quality expectations.
  • Ensure timely communication to the TPM in all aspects of the product agreement including product forecasts, manufacturing and delivery schedules.
  • Lead the development of Financial Operating Plan, Updates, LRP, and Standard processes, and assure the financial goals are met.
  • Monitor manufacturing performance; apply performance metrics as appropriate and ensure work processes and standards align to deliver product in accordance with AbbVie quality expectations.
  • Assure in coordination with internal AbbVie functional partners that the TPM has the required quality systems and documentation to meet regulatory requirements, follow up inspection responses and commitments. Coordinate with QA, the annual quality management review and periodic audits of the TPM. Assure deviations are properly investigated and product disposition decisions are made in a timely manner.
  • Lead a performance improvement culture & programs across TPMs; guide Account Managers to anticipate and act on ideas to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Coach managers in the organization and establish clear expectations with them and all employees regarding responsibilities, goals and behaviours and champion and model exceptional AbbVie performance and talent management practices.
  • Coordinate routine management reviews and provide on-going communication informing internal and TPM stakeholders of TPM performance against expectations, highlighting issues, actions, and on-going improvements to increase performance at TPMs.
  • Represent Manufacturing as required with internal Brand Teams related to all aspects of the manufacturing process with TPMs and develop and manage staff through hiring, managing performance, developing talent and providing clear expectations.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree required in a technical field: advanced technical degree (Master's or Doctorate Degree) strongly
    preferred.
  • 15+ years' experience including: work as an individual contributor building technical expertise and proven project
    management skills.
  • Progressively increased responsibility and performance as supervisor, department manager and leader of diverse teams
    in Operations (Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, etc.)
  • Business acumen coupled with functional leadership experience is required to ensure effectiveness and high performance in a complex operation.


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 postingbased 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 paymore 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 short-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 untilpaid and may be modified at the Company's sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

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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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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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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
* Ladders Estimates

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