Senior TPM Director, Third-Party Manufacturing

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

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking an Associate Director, TPM Manager to lead supplier relationships, ensure compliant manufacturing, and optimize cost and lifecycle profitability. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage projects without direct authority, and represent AbbVie in supplier collaborations for designated products worldwide.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, quality systems alignment, forecasts, material procurement, and governance with QA and quality units.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in science or technical field; MSc or MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, project management, quality and S&T.
• Broad business perspective with knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Strong project experience and ability to influence others.
• Experience managing subcontracted relationships.
• Proven leadership with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in negotiation of the Manufacturing Service Agreement and amendments; ensure terms compliance.
• Ensure effective planning and material procurement strategies for TPM supply.
• Communicate product forecasts and agree on manufacturing and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain to ensure supplier delivers per demand forecast.
• Contribute to Financial Operating Plan and standard processes; meet financial goals.
• Coordinate Steering Committee and Virtual Operation Teams; monitor performance.
• Review status reports and prepare updates for Senior leadership.
• Review process performance with QA/quality teams and plan improvements.
• Establish governance, guidelines, and communication channels with quality units.
• Develop and manage programs/projects across scope, cost, time and resources.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Strategic planning

Cross-functional teamwork

Influencing others

Quality systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science/technical field

MSc or MBA preferred

Tools

Financial systems

Job description

AbbVie is seeking an Associate Director, TPM Manager to lead supplier relationships, ensure compliant manufacturing, and optimize cost and lifecycle profitability. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage projects without direct authority, and represent AbbVie in supplier collaborations for designated products worldwide.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, quality systems alignment, forecasts, material procurement, and governance with QA and quality units.