Biologics Manufacturing Shift Lead (12-Hour Shifts)

AbbVie; Westport; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie in Westport is seeking a Technical Shift Leader to guide a biologics fill-finish team on 12-hour rotating shifts. You will drive manufacturing operations, ensure product quality, and maintain regulatory compliance across cGMP practices.

You will coach personnel, coordinate with QA, QC, and engineering, and strive for OEE improvements, cost reductions, and a high‑performance culture in a fast-paced facility.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in batch processing, automation, commissioning or validation in FDA/HHPRA-regulated industry.
• At least 1 year of direct supervisory experience.
• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, pharmacy, engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of cGMP and regulatory requirements.
• Comprehensive understanding of contamination control and aseptic processing.
• Technical background in pharmaceutical/biologics industries.

Responsibilities

• Act as your team's key point of contact and technical expert.
• Lead and support your team to deliver compounding, filling, lyophilization, equipment preparation, formulation, buffer preparation and processing activities in the biologics fill-finish facility to meet clearly stated operating objectives
• Coach & mentor your manufacturing team to maximize its effectiveness through clear and effective communication
• Promote and develop a culture of contamination control and compliance with aseptic best practices
• Communicate departmental goals to provide cost-effective quality compliant products in a safe, effective manner
• Collaborate with program management, supply chain, technical operations, quality, and engineering groups to ensure effective planning, scheduling and execution of commercial and NPI clinical manufacturing
• Resolve operations/project issues with team members, project customers, and others as appropriate.
• Drive operations excellence and key operations targets, including OEE where applicable
• Provide direct interface as a subject matter expert with the QA department to interact with HPRA, FDA and applicable health authorities and internal audits.

Skills

Batch processing

Supervisory experience

cGMP knowledge

Quality compliance

Aseptic processing

Biologics manufacturing

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, pharmacy, engineering or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

AbbVie in Westport is seeking a Technical Shift Leader to guide a biologics fill-finish team on 12-hour rotating shifts. You will drive manufacturing operations, ensure product quality, and maintain regulatory compliance across cGMP practices.

You will coach personnel, coordinate with QA, QC, and engineering, and strive for OEE improvements, cost reductions, and a high‑performance culture in a fast-paced facility.