Director, Technical Centre - Process Transfer & Innovation

AbbVie; Westport; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie Westport is seeking a Director, Technical Centre to lead the site’s technical function, interfacing R&D, PDS&T and ME&C to ensure effective transfer activities and a sustainable future.

The role focuses on process development, validation, and collaboration with CMOs to maximize site impact while advancing digital and strategic initiatives. Westport hosts an aseptic manufacturing centre of excellence.

Qualifications

• Extensive Drug Product experience is essential.
• Proven leadership and people management across levels.
• End-to-end product transfer experience with regulatory knowledge.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and manage constraints.
• 10+ years in pharmaceutical technical or related roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for technical transfer across R&D, PDS&T, and ME&C.
• Drive process development, yield improvements, and validation activities.
• Oversee NRPI/NP I introductions and regulatory filings collaboration.
• Collaborate with global CMC teams on transfers and filings.
• Foster safety culture and support due diligence and digital initiatives.

Skills

Leadership & people mgmt

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Adaptability

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/science/technology

Master's or PhD preferred

Job description

AbbVie Westport is seeking a Director, Technical Centre to lead the site’s technical function, interfacing R&D, PDS&T and ME&C to ensure effective transfer activities and a sustainable future.

The role focuses on process development, validation, and collaboration with CMOs to maximize site impact while advancing digital and strategic initiatives. Westport hosts an aseptic manufacturing centre of excellence.