AbbVie

Manager, Sourcing Operations Discovery

AbbVie • $100K — $130K *
North Chicago, IL 60064In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS/MS in a relevant field with 8-10 years of experience in a GMP-regulated environment.
  • Self-motivated individual with strong problem-solving skills in a fast-paced global team.
  • Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word for effective communication.
  • Excellent attention to detail and quality in organizational and documentation tasks.
  • Proven adaptability to changing project timelines and priorities.
  • Background in scientific or genetic medicine highly preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Manage relationships with Service Providers for early discovery projects.
  • Coordinate and oversee outsourcing of analytical development work packages.
  • Monitor service providers and identify new external partners proactively.
  • Standardize and prioritize outsourcing processes across various areas.
  • Collaborate effectively within a global team.
  • Negotiate scientific terms of agreements and participate in their review.
  • Assist in budgeting and financial planning with business managers.
  • Develop external sourcing strategies focused on Genetic medicine priorities.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days.
  • 401(k) plan for eligible employees.
  • Eligibility for long-term incentive programs.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Outsourcing Manager is the single point of contact for the internal project development teams, QA, business operations and the external service provider. Maintains the overview and strategically plans global outsourcing activities to meet pipeline needs and given development timelines and budget.
Continuously challenge existing processes together with internal and external interfaces to increase effectivity. Demonstrate mastery of organizational, documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities
  • Manage and lead interaction with Service Providers and represent AbbVie's interest by supporting externalized early discovery pre clinical projects.
  • Strategically coordinate analytical development work packages that are outsourced to external and internal service providers within the given project timeline in close collaboration with the internal project team.
  • Maintain service provider monitoring and pro-actively drive identification, and qualification of new external partners.
  • Prioritize activities and work with different areas towards standardized, compliant, and effective outsourcing processes.
  • Collaborate in a global team with internal and external interfaces.
  • May negotiate the scientific aspects of agreements and actively participates in their review and approval.
  • Contribute to the planning and adherence of project budget in partnership with business area managers and finance.
  • Develop and execute external sourcing strategies aligned to Genetic medicine priorities.
  • May mentor a team of one or more colleagues and guide those individuals.


Qualifications
  • BS or equivalent education with typically 10 or more years of experience or MS or equivalent education with typically 8 or more years of experience preferably in a GMP-regulated environment.
  • This position requires an individual who is self-motivated, self-reliant, hard-working, detail-oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced global team environment with demonstrated problem solving skills.
  • Competency with software programs, including MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word
  • Strong attention to quality and details when exercising organizational, documentation and communication skills
  • Proven flexibility to deal with changing timelines and shifting work priorities.
  • Scientific or genetic medicine background is strongly 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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AbbVie is dedicated to supporting our employees' well-being both inside and outside of work. Our benefits package includes health, financial, and social benefits that are designed to support the diverse needs of our employees. Our inclusive culture encourages collaboration and innovation, fostering a workplace where all can excel.

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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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