Associate Director, Third-Party Manufacturing & Strategy

AbbVie; Cham; On-site; CHF 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie seeks an Associate Director, Third Party Manufacturing (TPM) Manager to lead supplier relationships and program management for designated products. You will ensure high‑quality manufacturing in compliance with regulatory standards while optimizing cost, forecasts, and schedules.

You will coordinate cross‑functional teams to maximize lifecycle profitability. The role requires 10+ years in manufacturing or related fields, strong leadership, and proven ability to influence cross‑functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or technical field; MSc or MBA preferred.
• 10+ years in manufacturing, engineering, project management, quality, or S&T.
• Broad business perspective and understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Strong project experience and ability to influence others.
• Experience managing subcontracted relationships preferred.
• Proven leadership with excellent communication (listening, verbal, written).
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical development, manufacturing and supply activities.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate Manufacturing Service Agreements and amendments; ensure compliance.
• Plan material procurement strategies to supply the TPM with materials.
• Communicate forecasts to TPM and align on schedules; coordinate with Supply Chain.
• Develop Financial Operating Plan and standard processes; meet financial goals.
• Coordinate Steering Committee; lead virtual operation teams to review performance.
• Review status reports and prepare updates for senior leadership.
• Collaborate with technical and quality teams to review process performance and improvements.
• Establish governance, channels, and ensure quality systems and documentation.
• Coordinate QA audits and ensure timely product disposition decisions; track metrics.
• Develop and manage projects: scope, cost, time, resources, risk.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

MSc or MBA preferred

Job description

AbbVie seeks an Associate Director, Third Party Manufacturing (TPM) Manager to lead supplier relationships and program management for designated products. You will ensure high‑quality manufacturing in compliance with regulatory standards while optimizing cost, forecasts, and schedules.

You will coordinate cross‑functional teams to maximize lifecycle profitability. The role requires 10+ years in manufacturing or related fields, strong leadership, and proven ability to influence cross‑functional