AbbVie

Manager, mRNA-tLNP Operations & Communications

AbbVie • $110K — $130K *
San Diego, CA 92154In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or discipline with 5+ years of relevant experience.
  • Preferred familiarity with RNA/LNP drug development processes and analytical methods.
  • Strong knowledge of site operations and ability to recommend corrective actions in research settings.
  • Excellent leadership and organizational skills to manage priorities effectively.
  • Strategic thinker capable of developing implementable plans aligned with organizational goals.
  • Strong communication skills for effective partnership with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Partner on budgeting and resource planning to enhance operational effectiveness.
  • Lead procurement processes including purchase orders and logistics with stakeholders.
  • Act as a liaison to maintain business continuity with various internal groups.
  • Support culture initiatives to promote employee engagement and alignment with values.
  • Coordinate internal communications and manage communication calendars for timely updates.
  • Ensure all communications adhere to brand guidelines and messaging standards.
  • Manage front-office operations to facilitate daily departmental activities.
  • Plan site-based events and manage executive visits with various stakeholders.
  • Oversee department SharePoint to ensure accessible and organized information.
  • Drive the adoption of new operational tools and support change initiatives.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off and health insurance.
  • Eligibility for long-term incentive programs.
  • 401(k) plan available for eligible employees.
Full Job Description
Job Description

We seek a Manager, Operations and Communications to join an experienced, fast-paced and collaborative team focused on developing lipid nanoparticle delivered mRNA medicine, working directly with the Chief of Staff to coordinate departmental and site operations and communications. This role will lead cross-functional coordination across operational forecasting, procurement, and day-to-day operational logistics to enable efficient departmental execution. This role also serves as a key liaison to internal partners to maintain site operations and business continuity, manages communications, department SharePoint, and culture initiatives to promote alignment, engagement, and consistent execution across the department.
  • Partner on budgeting, resource planning, capital equipment planning, and operational forecasting to support effective decision-making and business operations management.
  • Lead the execution and coordination of purchase orders along with internal workflows, documentation, and shipping logistics with key stakeholders to support timely procurement, accurate material handling, and efficient operations.
  • Serve as the liaison to key internal groups essential to maintaining site operations and departmental business continuity including, but not limited to, Global Security, office and laboratory Business Technology Services, Procurement and Operational Excellence, and Scientific Operations and Services.
  • Support interdepartmental (cross-site) and site-specific culture initiatives to strengthen employee engagement and align with enterprise priorities and organizational values.
  • Coordinate internal communications, leadership updates, and organizational announcements by managing communication calendars and distribution plans to ensure timely message delivery across appropriate channels.
  • Ensure all communications are clear, consistent, and aligned with organizational standards, brand guidelines, and key messaging priorities.
  • Manage front-office operations, including coordinating visitors, restocking breakrooms, and managing conference room calendars to support efficient daily site operations.
  • Plan and coordinate site-based company events and executive visits of medium to large scale with stakeholders, support functions, vendors, and contracted services.
  • Manage department SharePoint site(s) to ensure information is organized, accurate, accessible, and aligned with team operating needs, including document control and version management.
  • Drive adoption of new tools, processes, and change initiatives by coordinating implementation efforts and supporting stakeholder alignment across functions.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in related field or discipline and/or 5+ years of relevant experience
  • Familiarity with the RNA/LNP modality and associated drug development (process, analytical, preclinical development) is preferred.
  • Knowledge and skills necessary to implement effective site operational functions as well as evaluate and recommend corrective actions/processes within multi-disciplined research environments.
  • Excellent leadership, self-management, and organizational skills; able to manage workload, set personal and team priorities and adjust as needed.
  • Ability to think strategically, as well as translate and execute a strategy to an innovative and implementable plan.
  • Ability to effectively communicate and partner with key stakeholders.


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.

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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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