Programs Manager, Biologics

Job Title

In this global role, you will coordinate emerging strategic programs across the Abbvie Biologic Manufacturing Network. These strategic programs are focused on delivering sustainable World Class Execution directly within the AbbVie Manufacturing Network through consistent improvement in standards and processes in partnership with IME Senior Leadership and Site Senior Leadership. In addition, you will evaluate emerging trends, network needs, and business opportunities with input from key internal and external stakeholders; recommend actions that support long-term and short-term business objectives; facilitate executive decision-making and guide implementation of approved programs in partnership with cross-functional leaders across all regions and global headquarters.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for providing technical input, leading to shape the overall strategies for the front end planning, due diligence and technical feasibility assessments for potential new product introductions.
• Implement site transfers, new indications, new presentations and lifecycle projects for on market programs on time and within budget
• Proactively identify and drive technical and project plan related issues to closure by working with all relevant functional lines and effectively troubleshooting and driving decisions
• Manage multiple projects concurrently, operating with minimal supervision
• Understand project drivers, requirements, scenarios and options. Proactively drive development of contingency and/or risk mitigation plans.
• Manage competing timelines and make difficult decisions regarding priorities among projects.
• Effectively communicate and present project status to Operations senior management and stakeholders. Accountable for setting program and project plans, including timelines and expenses, that meet business and organizational objectives and ensuring those plans are achieved.
• Define budget requirements and report monthly actuals, LBE, and Plan/LRP schedules per financial schedule

Qualifications

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, science, or closely related discipline,
• 10+ years of combined experience in positions related to process development, project management, Operational Excellence, engineering/process support and manufacturing
• Must have strong knowledge of GMP Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Validation, Engineering, CMC technical development and pharmaceutical regulations
• Must have demonstrated organizational and planning skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must have demonstrated strong project management skills with successful delivery of projects
• Must be able to effectively facilitate the resolution of complex scientific, technical, analytical and business issues across functional lines
• Plant experience a must
• PMP certification a plus
• Proficiency in multiple languages a plus
• Please note that global travel (approx. 50%) is required for the role to partner with Site Leaders across the global AbbVie network.

Additional Information

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 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 until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

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.

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Pay Range:

$ 105500 - 207500 USD

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Where We Work

Role is primarily site- or office-based but can occasionally be performed remotely. Employees who are site/office-based and can occasionally perform their role virtually work both in the office and remotely*, following the policies and regulations in place at their location. US Employees must be in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday with flexibility to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Three days in the office is the minimum; some individuals or teams may require more in-office days due to meetings, business/project needs or their role.