Associate Brand Manager

Abbvie; Zwolle; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

A leading global biopharmaceutical company in Zwolle, Netherlands, seeks a Supply Chain professional to optimize operational performance and support product initiatives. You will manage program activities, connect with supply planning teams, and assist in product launches. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree and have 2-3 years of related experience. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in Operations, Supply Chain Management, or related fields.
• Demonstrated success in collaborative teamwork and project execution.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and responsibilities.
• Developed understanding of the regulatory approval process for various products.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and responsibilities.
• Experience interfacing effectively in worldwide cultural settings and with functional management.

Responsibilities

• Manage program activities to optimize operational performance.
• Connect with Supply Chain planning to ensure product supply.
• Assist in Product Launches and Lifecycle programs.
• Aid in developing and calculating metrics to measure brand health and TPM performance.
• Assist in executing Product Launches and Lifecycle programs.
• Act as project manager for assigned projects and lead cross-functional teams.
• Execute product strategies to meet cost reduction and customer satisfaction targets while balancing inventory investment.
• Lead projects with managerial oversight and proactively address challenges.
• Ensure product inventory and supply strategies are reflected in Plans, LBEs, and Updates.
• Demonstrate sound judgment and escalate when necessary.

Skills

Operational performance optimization

Project management

Collaboration

Communication skills

Regulatory process understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering or Science

Job description

Company Description

About AbbVie

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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us atwww.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie onLinkedIn, Facebook ,Instagram ,X andYouTube.

Job Description

As part of the Supply Chain Brand Immunology team, works closely with the OperationsSupply ChainBrand Manager(s)andcross functional group(s), to support Brand or product initiatives including product analysis and project management. Understands and complies with all relevant Regulatory, Quality, and contractual obligations. Interfaces and collaborates with stakeholders/customers across multiple levels and cultures, from several areas of the business (Supply Chain, Commercial, Science & Technology (S&T), Quality, Regulatory,Purchasing, Finance, Manufacturing, Third Party Manufacturers (TPMs)), and establishes effective communication and working relationships within these groups. Identifies and executes opportunities for product, process, and/or culture improvement within or outside of Supply Chain.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Brand Manager, manage or support program activities to optimize the operational performance and meet the needs for operational excellence and customer satisfaction while ensuring that assurance of supply is maintained.

Assure alignment of sales and operations with elevation of issues that threaten the security of supply including approval of plans and/or contingencies to mitigate the root cause of the problem.

Connect with the Supply Chain planning groups to guarantee that tactical supply issues are resolved to ensure continued supply of product to patients. Escalate and coordinate communication with Commercial, Regulatory, QA and MES, as necessary.

Aid in the development and calculation of metrics to measure the health of the brands, TPMs as applicable.

Assist in the execution of Product Launches and Lifecycle programs.
functional teams.

Act as the project manager for projects as assigned, participating in and or leading cross.

Execute product strategies to meet short and long term objectives for cost reduction and customer satisfaction balanced with inventory investment across the corporation.

Lead projects with some managerial oversight and take initiative to proactively anticipate challenges.

Ensure product inventory and supply strategies are reflected in Plans, LBEs, and Updates.

Demonstrate sound judgment with accountability in determining the best approach to manage issueresolution understanding the scope, magnitude, and implications of the situation, and elevating when necessary.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering or Science

2-3 years of experience in Operations, Supply Chain Management, Product Development and / or Financial Management

Demonstrated experience in fostering collaboration across organizational boundaries, and demonstrated success as a collaborative team player

Must possess excellent presentation, oral and written communication skills

Proven ability to implement and execute large change programs, under the supervision of management

Must have a developed understanding of the regulatory approval process for various products

Proven ability to manage multiple projects and/or responsibilities

Proven ability to interface effectively in worldwide cultural settings and with functional management

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:

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 determinate. 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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