Associate Director, External Manufacturing - Biologics

AbbVie

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Location
Worcester, MA
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1 day ago
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Jun 30, 2126
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About AbbVie

AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and delivering innovative medicines and solutions in immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care. Its products include Humira, Skyrizi, and Rinvoq.

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TL;DR · Associate Director, External Manufacturing - Biologics

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The Associate Director of External Manufacturing will lead supplier relationships for AbbVie’s biologics products, ensuring high-quality manufacturing in compliance with regulations. This role involves negotiating service agreements, managing material procurement strategies, coordinating production schedules, and overseeing financial planning to meet cost targets. The position requires strong project management skills, including scope, time, and resource management, as well as the ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority. Key responsibilities include collaborating with technical and quality teams to review process performance, conducting periodic audits, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates have a background in manufacturing, engineering, or related fields, along with 10+ years of experience in project management and subcontracted relationships. Strong communication skills and knowledge of pharmaceutical development are essential for this role within AbbVie’s biologics supply chain.

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Pharmaceutical manufacturing Project management Quality management Regulatory compliance Supply chain management Financial systems Lean manufacturing Six Sigma GMP ISO 9001 Strategic planning Vendor management Matrix management Program management Communication tools Risk management Business analysis Manufacturing processes Technical support

What you'll do

  • Negotiate Manufacturing Service Agreements and ensure compliance with terms.
  • Develop procurement strategies to supply TPM with required materials effectively.
  • Communicate product forecasts and agree on manufacturing schedules with suppliers.
  • Participate in financial planning processes to meet organizational goals.
  • Coordinate Steering Committee meetings and monitor Virtual Operation Teams’ performance.
  • Review status reports and provide updates for senior leadership regularly.
  • Collaborate on process reviews to identify quality trends and improvement plans.

What we're looking for

  • At least 10 years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, project management, quality assurance, or science-related fields.
  • Proven ability to manage subcontracted relationships and lead matrix-managed teams without direct authority.
  • Strong project management skills including scope, cost, time, resource, communication, and risk management.
  • Extensive knowledge of pharmaceutical development, manufacturing processes, and supply chain activities.
  • Superior communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and present updates to senior leadership.
  • Demonstrated capability in strategic planning, financial systems understanding, and regulatory compliance for international operations.

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