Associate Director, Third-Party Manufacturing—Global Ops

AbbVie; Cham; On-site; CHF 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie Inc. seeks an Associate Director, Third Party Manufacturing to lead supplier relationships and strategic initiatives for designated products. You will manage projects, ensure high-quality, compliant manufacturing, and maximize profitability across the product life cycle through matrix leadership.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, monitor performance, and drive governance, risk, and cost management with a focus on reliable supply and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or technical field; MSc or MBA preferred.
• 10+ years in manufacturing, engineering, project management, quality or related areas.
• Broad business perspective with knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Strong project experience and ability to influence others.
• Experience managing subcontracted relationships preferred.
• Proven leadership with superior communication skills (listening, verbal, written).
• Strong strategy development and planning skills with pharma development knowledge.
• Issue identification, problem analysis and solution development.
• Demonstrated team player in a globally oriented environment.
• Strong knowledge of business financial systems and tools.

Responsibilities

• Participate in negotiating Manufacturing Service Agreements and amendments, ensuring compliance.
• Ensure effective planning and material procurement strategies for TPM.
• Communicate product forecasts and align manufacturing and delivery schedules.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain to secure on-time product delivery per forecasts.
• Participate in developing Financial Operating Plans and standard processes.
• Coordinate Steering Committee and Virtual Operation Teams to review performance.
• Review status reports and prepare updates for Senior leadership.
• Collaborate with technical and quality teams on process performance and improvements.
• Establish governance, guidelines, and channels; ensure quality systems and docs meet regs.
• Coordinate QA audits and deviations with timely product disposition decisions; track performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic planning

Pharma manufacturing

Project management

Influence

Subcontractor management

Global collaboration

Financial systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in science/technical field

MSc or MBA

Job description

AbbVie Inc. seeks an Associate Director, Third Party Manufacturing to lead supplier relationships and strategic initiatives for designated products. You will manage projects, ensure high-quality, compliant manufacturing, and maximize profitability across the product life cycle through matrix leadership.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, monitor performance, and drive governance, risk, and cost management with a focus on reliable supply and continuous improvement.