AbbVie

Senior Manager, Lab Systems and Operations

AbbVie$120K — $160K *
US-AnywhereRemote in North Chicago, IL
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Life Science, Engineering, or a technical discipline required.
  • Minimum 8+ years of experience, including 3 years in Quality Assurance Operations Management and 5+ years in Operations, R&D, or Regulatory.
  • Expertise in biological/pharmaceutical technologies, including sterile and non-sterile products.
  • Strong background in quality assurance, manufacturing, laboratory operations, and regulatory compliance required.
  • Experience with FDA and regulatory inspections is essential.
  • Familiarity with third-party external manufacturing requirements is preferred.
  • Ability to handle multiple complex tasks in a fast-paced environment with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the governance framework for analytical methods aligned with global standards.
  • Oversee development and validation of analytical methods for new products.
  • Provide technical support and ensure methods meet quality expectations throughout their lifecycle.
  • Maintain knowledge of global regulatory requirements impacting product testing and development.
  • Deliver quality oversight to ensure compliance with global standards for method lifecycle.
  • Manage method transfer processes to ensure quality consistency across Biologics sites.
  • Promote collaboration with global teams to align project goals and maintain communication.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Work-life balance initiatives.
  • Opportunities for professional continuous learning.
  • Support for community engagement and volunteering efforts.
Full Job Description
Company Description
  • AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas - immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.


Job Description

Purpose

The Global Project Lead is a pivotal and influential role within our organization, responsible for shaping and supporting the clinical pipeline with a strategic focus on the analytical testing domain. This role is paramount in providing comprehensive governance over the method lifecycle, ensuring that analytical methods and processes are robust, fit for purpose, and effectively aligned with our global commercial strategies and Quality Control Laboratories' standards.

Responsibilities

Governance and Oversight:
  • Relevant analytical Lab experience in Biologics Testing
  • Lead the governance framework to ensure future commercial methods are globally fit for purpose, robust, and optimized for full-scale manufacture, influencing quality on a global scale.
  • Oversee the development and validation of analytical methods for new product introductions (NPIs), ensuring they meet global standards.
  • Provide high-level technical support throughout the method lifecycle, guaranteeing alignment with our strategic goals and quality expectations.
  • Maintain an up-to-date and in-depth understanding of global regulatory requirements influencing product testing and development, ensuring compliance and proactive strategy adaptation.

Method Development and Transfers:
  • Deliver quality oversight across the lifecycle of methods, ensuring they comply with global regulatory standards and align with organizational business objectives.
  • Manage and oversee seamless method transfer processes to and between Biologics sites worldwide, ensuring integration, continuity, and quality consistency.

Data Integrity:
  • Ensure the integrity and accuracy of raw data used in validation processes and Test Method Transfers (TMTs) within our global network of Quality Control Laboratories.
  • Implement and uphold best practices for data management and integrity, fostering a culture of precision and accountability organization-wide.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Collaborate proactively with global R&D, Quality Assurance, and PDS&T teams to align project goals and timelines on a global scale.
  • Facilitate effective and open communication between global departments to ensure timely achievement of project milestones and support organizational excellence.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in relevant Life Science, Engineering, or other technical discipline required. Technical or Analytical background required for problem resolution with technical, quality, product and or engineering related issues.
  • Total combined years of experience. Minimum 8+ years. At least 3 years in Quality Assurance Operations Management; 5+ years in any of the following areas; Operations, Research and Development, Regulatory or Consulting. Direct Manufacturing Plant experience in a Pharmaceutical setting is preferred.
  • Knowledge and a comprehensive understanding/expertise of some biological and/or pharmaceutical technologies (sterile, biological, liquid, ointments, devices, solid tablets and caplets, suspensions, granulations, soft elastic capsules, gel caps, extended release products, coating solutions, and/or active pharmaceutical ingredients).
  • Strong quality assurance/control, manufacturing, laboratory, technical support, regulatory, and/or validation background is required.
  • Experience with FDA and other regulatory agency interactions and inspections is required.
  • Familiarity with the requirements for third party external manufacturing.
  • Possesses knowledge and a skill set to operate within an environment that requires a high degree of urgency, strong analytical and problem solving skills, positive interpersonal skills, ability to manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously, and capable of performing as leaders, members and individuals.

Key Stakeholders

External Manufacturing Business Relationships, Operations, Third Party
Manufacturers Business Alliance, Commercial, Global Supply Chain, Domestic and International AbbVie Plants and Affiliates, Regulatory Affairs, Research and Development.

Additional Information

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html

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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.

AbbVie Careers

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.

Work You’ll Do

At AbbVie, you’ll collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry to solve challenging problems that have a high impact on society. Our culture fosters growth and embraces leadership and diversity training, ensuring that every team member can thrive.

Explore Job Opportunities

AbbVie offers a wide range of job opportunities and career paths, providing a platform where professionals can propel their careers forward. From research and development to marketing and sales, the potential to make a significant impact is limitless.

Internship Programs

Kickstart your career with an AbbVie internship. Our programs provide invaluable industry experience and a chance to develop essential skills in a real-world setting. Interns at AbbVie are considered integral members of the team and are given tasks that are both challenging and rewarding.

Professional Growth and Development

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.

Benefits and Culture

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.

Hiring Process

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.

Networking and Career Advancement

At AbbVie, networking doesn’t just enhance your career; it propels it. We encourage our employees to engage internally and externally to build relationships that foster personal and professional growth.

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Whether you’re seeking to advance your career in a dynamic and empowering environment, or looking for a place where you can innovate, lead, and contribute to something bigger, AbbVie is the place for you. Join us in our mission to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow.
Learn more about AbbVie
Size
50,000 employees
Market Cap
$288.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$4.6 billion
Founded
2013
5 Year Trend
+17%
Revenue
$45.8 billion
NASDAQ

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