Project Manager Operations

AbbVie Inc; Worcester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharmaceutical company is seeking a Project Manager to lead product introductions and manage projects effectively. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline, with an MBA preferred. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential, along with 5-10 years of experience in relevant fields such as manufacturing or project management. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure compliance and timely deliveries in a pharmaceutical environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Short-term incentive programs

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, quality or project management.
• Excellent communication skills including written and verbal.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to influence others.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams for drug process development.
• Manage new product launches to meet targets.
• Develop and execute project plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Strategy development

Problem analysis

Workload management

Team player

Project management software

Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or technical field

MBA degree

PMP Certification

Job description

Overview

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 www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.

Purpose

This position provides leadership and project management for new product introduction (NPI) projects and routinely manufactured products. The Project Manager will work independently with business partners to lead projects including communications, project planning, risk/issue management, stakeholder management, scheduling, team meetings, and internal and external client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and lead matrixed cross-functional teams comprised of scientists and engineers responsible for all operational aspects of drug substance process development, characterization, manufacture, quality assurance and quality control.
• May manage new product launches to ensure all filling and launch targets are met.
• Gather required project plan inputs then develop, maintain and execute the cross-functional project plan. Track and hold team accountable for measurable actions.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory agencies, functional systems, ethics policies and project goals.
• Identify and anticipate schedule changes and their impact to scope and deliverables.
• Present project status to management and stakeholders at scheduled management update meetings and client steering meetings.
• Develops team charter, implementation plans, conducts risk assessments and develops and implements contingency plans to accommodate unforeseen events and changes in strategy.
• May be responsible for indirect and/or direct management of contract coordinator and/or associated project management staff including workload management, quality deliverables, and escalation of issues to management when needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or technical related field. MBA degree is beneficial and preferred and/or PMP Certification.
• Proven leadership ability with excellent communication skills including listening, verbal presentation and written.
• Strong Strategy development and planning skills coupled with necessary knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing and supply activities.
• Strong issue identification and problem analysis and solution development skills.
• Strong workload management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated team player and ability to work in a globally oriented work environment.
• Proficiency with common program management communication software tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of business financial systems and tools.
• 5-10 years of experience in areas such as, manufacturing, engineering, quality and project management. Broad business perspective, knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes. Strong project experience and an ability to influence others are essential.

Key Stakeholders

Operations, Supply Chain, Quality

Additional Information

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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