Senior Program Manager, CMC Portfolio Management

About AbbVie 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 key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology, and neuroscience. Job Description The Sr. Program Manager, CMC Portfolio Management leads the development and maintenance of Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) project plans for Product Presentation & Device Strategy Teams (PPDST) using standardized project management tools and processes. These plans support decision‑making across drug development and the R&D portfolio. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate PPDST rosters, generating timeline swim lanes, and scenario planning in collaboration with Program Development Directors and key external stakeholders across R&D, Ops, and Commercial. Additional duties involve Early Biologics Excellence pre‑clinical timeline support and potential program management support for due diligence assessment of external business development opportunities. The candidate is expected to quickly assume program management responsibilities and establish themselves as a strategic leader within their teams, representing the Development Sciences organization to senior leaders and cross‑functional partners. Responsibilities Independently provide advanced and extensive project management support to multiple complex drug development and on‑market LCM projects, including creation and maintenance of CMC technical plans in Asset Management Platform (AMP), PPDST roster management, and timeline swimlanes for relevant program reviews. Lead the PPDST Team meetings, setting agenda topics, capturing action items, and driving discussions with PPDST members. Drive team accountability to meet project deliverables. Develop multiple project planning scenarios in collaboration with PPDST team members; identify, monitor, and analyze business risks. Recognize when corrective action and planning are necessary and conduct root cause analyses, escalating recommendations to the PPDST Team. Manage activities to ensure functions have the right tools, reports, and data for accurate resource estimates. Support organization/communication of knowledge management materials (e.g., SharePoint/Team sites) for PPDST teams. Independently identify opportunities for improvement of departmental work processes and manage cross‑functional process improvement projects. Convert goals to tasks, coordinate activities to meet objectives, and lead small teams through execution on defined objectives while keeping management informed of progress and milestones. Apply advanced project management principles and techniques to coordinate and complete assigned goals and tasks. Prioritize tasks with effective use of time. Support and advise peer Project Managers/PPDST Co‑Chairs on monthly project plan issues and timelines for maintenance and information reporting. Provide data entry for change requests. Define performance expectations and assess progress against plans, processes, and practices to determine effectiveness and opportunities for improvement. Apply advanced project management tools for metrics collection and conduct advanced analysis of project data. Develop guidelines and checklists. Utilize and implement tools to identify novel solutions for metrics collection, data analysis, and process improvement. Serve as local expert for business procedures and recommend solutions to the broader PM community. Develop and provide advanced training courses, presentations, and guidance to foster best practices. Mentor junior staff on training, presentation development, and delivery. Establish and maintain a strong network within the department and external stakeholders. Actively manage cross‑functional and departmental team behaviors, mediate internal team disputes, and facilitate the establishment of high‑performing teams. May manage Sr. Specialists within the department. Interact with all levels of employees in support of project coordination and effectively influence peer Program Managers regarding project initiatives and direction. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a technical or scientific related discipline and 8+ years of professional experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry; or Master's degree with 6+ years of experience; or Doctorate degree with 2+ years of experience in the same disciplines. Higher education may compensate for years of experience, and years of experience may compensate for education. Accreditation in a project management or process improvement discipline highly preferred (e.g., Project Management Professional, LEAN Six Sigma). 2+ years of Project Management experience, including leadership of a cross‑functional team required. Demonstrated knowledge of project management principles is mandatory. Must be able to work independently and represent sound strategies. Clear leadership skills that minimally include strong written and effective interpersonal communication; capability to present, influence, and logically justify proposals; sound judgment; negotiation and conflict management; effective communication across cultures and disciplines; relationship building and fostering teamwork; and training experience. Knowledge of the drug development process required. Cross-functional And Global Project Team Leadership Experience Preferred Proficiency in the tools and techniques of Project Management and/or Business Excellence (e.g., MS Office, MS Project, Qlikview, Spotfire). CMC Experience Preferred 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 long‑term incentive programs. Note: No amount of pay is considered 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 employer remains in the Company’s sole and absolute discretion until paid and may be modified at the Company’s 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. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: #J-18808-Ljbffr BioSpace