Project Manager, Operations (onsite daily)

Company Description

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 several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at  . Follow @abbvie on  LinkedIn,   Facebook ,  Instagram ,  X and  YouTube.

Job Description

This position provides leadership and project management for new product introduction (NPI) projects and routinely manufactured products. The Project Manager will work independently with business partners to lead projects including communications, project planning, risk/issue management, stakeholder management, scheduling, team meetings, and internal and external client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and lead matrixed cross-functional teams comprised of scientists and engineers responsible for all operational aspects of drug substance process development, characterization, manufacture, quality assurance and quality control.
• May manage new product launches to ensure all filling and launch targets are met.
• Gather required project plan inputs then develop, maintain and execute the cross-functional project plan. Track and hold team accountable for measurable actions.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory agencies, functional systems, ethics policies and project goals.
• Identify and anticipate schedule changes and their impact to scope and deliverables.
• Present project status to management and stakeholders at scheduled management update meetings and client steering meetings.
• Develops team charter, implementation plans, conducts risk assessments and develops and implements contingency plans to accommodate unforeseen events and changes in strategy.
• May be responsible for indirect and/or direct management of contract coordinator and/or associated project management staff including workload management, quality deliverables, and escalation of issues to management when needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or technical field. MBA degree is beneficial and preferred.
• 5-10 years of experience in areas such as supply chain, customer service, manufacturing, engineering, and project management. Broad business perspective, knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes. Strong project experience and an ability to influence others are essential.
• Strong Strategy development and planning skills coupled with necessary knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing and supply activities.
  
• Strong issue identification and problem analysis, with the ability to create and execute solutions based on the gathered data.
• Proficiency with common program management communication software tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of business financial systems and tools.
• Collaborative approach in working with different teams and stakeholders in a globally oriented work environment
• Proven leadership ability with excellent communication skills including listening, verbal presentation and written.

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 short-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. 

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