Associate Director / Director, CMC Product Development

Job Title

Independently manages several clinical development programs of higher complexity utilizing a matrix approach. Leads Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) teams and Product Presentation and Device Strategy Teams (PPDST) of functional representatives from various departments and divisions for projects involving external collaboration partners per Pipeline Commercialization Model (PCM). In the role of PPDST co-chair for Asset Strategy Teams (ASTs) and key member of AST, has accountability for creating a CMC strategy and development plan that aligns with overarching asset strategy to effectively advance to next key milestone and to deliver a differentiated product. Serves as the spokesperson for all CMC functions and ensures information flow among AST and various line functions and stakeholders. Partners with key collaborators, incl. Clinical, Regulatory, Operations, Quality, Preclinical Safety, ADME and Commercial organizations. Apprises CMC and Stakeholder Management of strategies, plans and risks through regular communications and periodic reviews throughout development and in support of global filings and approvals. Supports and implements corporate and division level initiatives and strategies. Proposes, supports and implements and influences initiatives across CMC technical functions.

Scope: from late-discovery to tech transfer to commercial manufacturing sites.

0-3 direct reports.

Responsibilities:

• Represents all CMC areas on the AST serving as spokesperson for the CMC project team and ensures information flow among the AST and all line functions. Ensures high quality science, technology, deliverables, and certifies compliance with global regulatory and quality requirements. Participates in meetings with Regulatory Authorities, responds to regulatory queries, and participates in communications and meetings with regulatory agencies. Accountable for creating CMC development plan incl. timelines, risks and mitigations in collaboration with line functions and AST
• Leads PPDST and/or CMC development teams for assigned projects: schedules meetings, develops agendas, issues highlights, identifies risks and develops mitigation plans with technical functions. Conducts periodic reviews to ensure that phase transition criteria are met in the most efficient and resource effective manner. Asset modalities may include new chemical entities (NCEs), new biological entities (NBEs), antibody-drug-conjugates (ADCs), toxins, and gene and cell therapies, incl. combination with complex delivery device constituents
• Reviews contracts with Third Party Manufacturers and consultants. Develops budget needs in collaboration with AST, obtains resources from functional areas and stays within the approved funding. Drives legal and financial aspects of outsourcing, contracts, and statements of work (SOW). Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, ability to develop important relationships with external collaboration partners and key internal stakeholders. Demonstrates strong negotiating, influencing, and leadership skills.
• Leads teams and partner interactions for new due diligence in-licensing opportunities and successfully transitions leadership for programs where development is internalized.
• Manages several clinical development programs of higher complexity independently utilizing matrix management approach. Negotiates for additional resources when required, influences project timelines to ensure proper completion of required activities. Implements creative approaches to conserve resources, and achieve efficiency with respect to time, and budget. Provides feedback and input to functional managers and identifies growth needs for team members.
• Ensures strategic alignment with other key Development Sciences functions, esp. Preclinical Toxicology/Biological Sciences and Quantitative, Translational and Analytical Sciences (QTAS)/ADME (adsorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion) to ensure key deliverables for asset advancement are met and risks and mitigation plans are in place. Integrates and implements pre-clinical development plans and updates as necessary in collaboration with the global development teams and respective line functions.
• Supports and implements corporate and division-level initiatives and strategies
• Proposes, supports and implements and influences initiatives across CMC technical functions.
• Promotes scientific and entrepreneurial thinking, encourages creativity and manages quality and results with respect to science, time, budget and resources.
• Mentors PDD peers and/or other less experienced team members. Responsible for performance and career development of 0-3 direct reports
• Ensures compliance with regulatory, health, safety and environmental requirements. Stay abreast of developments in global technical, regulatory and compliance arena and industry practice.
• Apprises management of plans and risks through regular communications, periodic reviews, in support of global filings, approvals and general agency feedback. Responsible for the quality and effectiveness of dossiers and communication with health authorities at global level.

Qualifications:

*This role can be hired at either level dependent upon years of experience and education.

Qualifications for Director, CMC Product Development:

• Bachelor's Degree with at least 12 years of experience in a variety of relevant functions required; Master's Degree with at least 10 years of relevant experience required; or PhD with at least 8 years of relevant experience required. 3-8 years of working experience required in the same/similar role or in related CMC function.
• Must possess excellent scientific writing and verbal communication skills.
• Must have a good working knowledge of regulatory requirements and familiarity with relevant scientific instrumentation and techniques
• Deep knowledge of pharmaceutical drug development process
• Must have CMC interdisciplinary experience and expertise. •Possess negotiating, influencing, leadership skills
• Creative in implementing entrepreneurial thinking and making smart business decisions.
• Ensure high level of morale and collaboration in cross-functional teams to maximize team impact and output.

Qualifications for Associate Director, CMC Product Development:

• Bachelor's Degree with at least 10 years of experience in a variety of relevant functions required; Master's Degree with at least 8 years of relevant experience required; or PhD with at least 6 years of relevant experience required. 2-6 years of working experience required in the same/similar role or in related CMC function.
• Must possess excellent scientific writing and verbal communication skills.
• Must have a good working knowledge of regulatory requirements and familiarity with relevant scientific instrumentation and techniques
• Good knowledge of pharmaceutical drug development process
• Must have CMC interdisciplinary experience and expertise. •Possess negotiating, influencing, leadership skills
• Creative in implementing entrepreneurial thinking and making smart business decisions.
• Ensure high level of morale and collaboration in cross-functional teams to maximize team impact and output.

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 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.

US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit

US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:

Recruitment Fraud Alert

• AbbVie will never request sensitive personal information (such as bank account details, social security numbers, or payment of any kind) during the recruitment process.
• If you suspect you have received a fraudulent offer or communication claiming to be from AbbVie, please do not respond, open any attachments, or click on any hyperlinks.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication alleged to have been made by or on behalf of AbbVie, please contact us immediately.

Protect yourself by verifying job offers and communications. Your safety is important to us.

Pay Range: $160500 - 305000 USD

Where We Work

Role is primarily site- or office-based but can occasionally be performed remotely. Employees who are site/office-