Third Party Manufacturing Account Manager

Provide a focal point for existing and new products that will be manufactured for AbbVie under contract by Third Party Manufacturers (TPM) or where AbbVie acts as a Third Party Manufacturer on a contract basis (TPC). Act as the primary interface between the client and the appropriate AbbVie support areas. Establish effective communication and working relationships with the Third Party Legal MTS R&D Materials Management & Logistics Marketing & BD QA Regulatory MNO AbbVie Manufacturing Plants and Program Management to ensure proper supply of materials from the TPM or to AbbVies Third Party Customer and to manage the commitment as stipulated in the contract(s). Provide leadership for the accounts assigned: compliance regulatory updates capacity planning cost reductions and control delivery performance and contract management. Individual with input from Manager is responsible for negotiating extensions or new contracts.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact between AbbVie and Third Party Customer or Third Party Manufacturer. Must travel to TPM/TPC sites and establish meaningful working relationships and understanding of the TPMs capabilities and/or Customer needs.
• Primary AbbVie interface with executive management at TPMs and for TPCs.
• Ensure that contract commitments are being fulfilled by both parties and resolve when they are not. Involve the appropriate AbbVie resources when issues need to be resolved.
• Assure that strategic objectives can be met through TPM capacity analysis versus LRP forecasts. Highlight concerns to required organizations proactively.
• Identify potential opportunities to in-source or out-source other products to maximize the benefit to AbbVie. Identify areas of potential consolidation amongst TPMs.
• Working with appropriate AbbVie functions negotiate new and extensions to contracts with the Third Parties. Assure performance metrics are clearly established and included in the terms of the contract. Assure that contracts are aligned with strategic business objectives.
• Maintain Third Party Contract information in the Third Party Contract Manufacturing Database(s). Track key dates and milestones and assure they are met or executed.
• Identify TPMs for new and existing products. Support new product launches and transfers. Provide key forecasting information to the TPMs and assure that the launch plans can be met.
• Develop and maintain a TPM Capability and Due Diligence Database. Maintain worldwide expertise including technology performance benefits weaknesses and capacity.

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Qualifications :

• BS or BA in Science Engineering Operations Business or equivalent experience.
• 5 to 8 years experience in a combination of the following areas: Manufacturing Program Management Materials Management Logistics QA Marketing Business Development or Engineering.
• Demonstrated success in financial analysis negotiations and project management.
• Must have excellent Program Management Presentation Oral and Written Communication Skills.
• Must be team oriented. Able to understand operations and operational/logistical issues.
• Must be able to manage multiple accounts simultaneously.
• Must have an understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements in relationship to manufacturing and contracts.

Additional Information :

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: 

• 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 Companys sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys 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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Employment Type :

Full-time