Director, Process Engineering — Pharma Manufacturing Leader

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Sligo; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a Director of Process Engineering to lead a technically diverse team responsible for CMC lifecycle management and seamless linkage between development and manufacturing. The role interfaces with manufacturing, quality, engineering, S&T and contract manufacturers to execute projects and deliver robust technical solutions.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will develop engineering objectives, optimize processes, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with health, safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical).
• 10+ years' experience in the pharmaceutical industry formulation, including at least 4+ years of managerial experience.
• Knowledge of AbbVie Engineering standards.
• Demonstrated leadership and team building skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities. Proven track record of managing projects through to completion.
• Excellent communication skills with layers of management.

Responsibilities

• Communicates and collaborates with internal (manufacturing, quality, engineering, S&T and other areas) and external partners to provide effective technical and business leadership in line with site goals and objectives.
• Maintain and direct a highly diversified cross functional staff of professionals to ensure that all aspects of CMC life cycle management are completed on time, within budget and meet highest scientific, regulatory, quality, marketing and commercial standards
• Develops engineering objectives and strategies that advance the site, and continually looks for opportunities for process optimization, cost avoidance and cost reduction.
• Develop and communicate cost estimates, business plans, timelines and contingency plans to accomplish project and departmental objectives within agreed time scope.
• Participate in capital plan input and capital project execution to advance manufacturing capabilities
• Make final decisions related to project responsibilities
• Represent AbbVie during audits to regulatory agencies (US/ROW as appropriate) by supplying verbal or written information with active participation.
• Responsible for ensuring that all members of the Engineering team follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition.
• Provide leadership, coaching, training, and mentoring to direct reports. Negotiates, secures, oversees and ensures that all resources are available to meet the demands of the projects and site goals.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

AbbVie is seeking a Director of Process Engineering to lead a technically diverse team responsible for CMC lifecycle management and seamless linkage between development and manufacturing. The role interfaces with manufacturing, quality, engineering, S&T and contract manufacturers to execute projects and deliver robust technical solutions.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will develop engineering objectives, optimize processes, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with health, safety and