Associate Director, Project Engineering

AbbVie

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Work type
On-site
Location
Waco, TX
Salary
$141,500–$268,500 / yr
Posted
10 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Aug 31, 2126

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $230k
This role $205k
$125k most similar roles pay here $294k

This role pays less than 68% of similar roles. Most pay $193,000–$266,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $205k versus about $230k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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.

AbbVie currently has 297 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $109,500–$208,500 across 271 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Associate Director, Project Engineering

Associate Director, Project Engineering serves as a key leadership role responsible for managing large, global projects that drive significant financial success and strategic business objectives. The individual in this role oversees all phases of project execution, including risk assessment, budget management, and the development of long-term organizational strategies. Day-to-day responsibilities involve leading cross-functional teams, coordinating audits, negotiating with vendors, and mentoring other engineers to improve technical outcomes. The ideal candidate possesses a background in engineering or science and demonstrates expertise in project accounting, procurement, and contracting processes. This role operates within the healthcare and pharmaceutical domain, requiring the integration of technology and business needs to solve complex infrastructure requirements. Essential skills include advanced communication, negotiation, and proficiency with established project management tools to ensure high-quality results across diverse global projects.

What you'll do

  • Lead the planning, development, and execution of large-scale global projects to meet strategic business objectives.
  • Conduct early risk assessments and implement fallback strategies to ensure project quality and compliance.
  • Manage multiple concurrent projects while staying within authorized budget limits and organizational goals.
  • Monitor performance indicators and coordinate project audits across global teams.
  • Identify strategic vendor alliances and assist with contract negotiations in cooperation with corporate purchasing.
  • Develop standards that maximize return on investment and minimize infrastructure requirements for ongoing support.
  • Serve as an organizational spokesperson and advisor to management on advanced projects.
  • Mentor team members and provide technical guidance across multiple work groups and functions.

What we're looking for

  • A Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related field is desired.
  • 12+ years of significant engineering and/or operational experience is desired.
  • A post-graduate degree is desired and may contribute toward the required years of experience.
  • Experience in healthcare, medical devices, biological, or pharmaceutical industries is required.
  • Demonstrated expertise in global project management is required.
  • Proficiency with financial systems, fiscal control, project accounting, and procurement processes is required.
  • Formal Project Management training is preferred.

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