Director, External Manufacturing

Company Description

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 – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at . Follow @abbvie on X , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , LinkedIn , and TikTok .

Job Description

Purpose

Manage a team of Manufacturing Professionals assigned to Third Party Manufacture (TPM) contracts for small molecule products. Ensure high-quality product manufacturing in compliance with local and international regulations, and that products are released and delivered according to forecasts, schedules, and planned costs.

Responsibilities

1. Lead a team of AbbVie TPM Account Managers to:
2. Negotiate Manufacturing Service Agreements and amendments, ensuring compliance and effective planning and procurement strategies.
3. Ensure global logistics support all manufacturing phases in line with Purchasing and Quality expectations.
4. Maintain timely communication with TPMs regarding forecasts, manufacturing, and delivery schedules.
5. Develop and oversee Financial Operating Plans, Updates, LRP, and standard processes to meet financial goals.
6. Monitor manufacturing performance using appropriate metrics and ensure work processes meet quality standards.
7. Coordinate with internal functions to ensure TPMs have the necessary quality systems and documentation, manage inspections, audits, and deviations.
8. Promote a culture of performance improvement and efficiency across TPMs.
9. Coach managers, set clear expectations, and exemplify excellent performance and talent management practices.
10. Conduct management reviews and communicate TPM performance, issues, and improvement initiatives.
11. Represent Manufacturing in internal meetings, manage staff hiring, performance, and development.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field; advanced degrees (Master’s or Doctorate) preferred.
• 15+ years’ experience with technical expertise and project management skills.
• Progressive leadership experience in Operations (Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering).
• Strong business acumen and functional leadership to operate effectively in a complex environment.

Additional Information

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer committed to integrity, innovation, and community service. We provide equal opportunity regardless of veteran or disability status.

For US & Puerto Rico applicants, more information is available at . Reasonable accommodations can be requested at .