Associate Director, Engineering — Facilities & Start‑Up Lead

AbbVie Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie Inc. in Durham, North Carolina is recruiting an Associate Director, Engineering to lead the planning, design, and maintenance of the facilities’ physical infrastructure and utilities.

You will manage building systems, ensure safety and compliance, and drive operational performance within the Facilities Engineering group. You will lead managers and teams, coach staff, and partner across engineering, operations, and vendors to meet project and site objectives during startup and ongoing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline; 10+ years in industry.
• Experience in drug substance, drug product, biologics and/or aseptic sterile fill finish.
• Project Management experience required; startup experience preferred.
• Ability to lead successful teams and partner cross-functionally in a GMP manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversees site infrastructure planning and prioritizes initiatives for resource allocation across building systems, utilities, and upgrades.
• Leads teams supporting maintenance and performance of building systems and utilities to sustain reliable facility services.
• Directs renovations and infrastructure upgrades, monitoring execution against scope, schedule, and operational constraints.
• Coaches teams on safety and regulatory requirements for facilities work, reinforcing consistent controls and documentation.
• Drives integration across engineering, operations, and vendor teams.
• Responsible for leading day-to-day operations across teams, and implements workforce planning, ensuring achievement of team goals within established timelines and budgets.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

AbbVie Inc. in Durham, North Carolina is recruiting an Associate Director, Engineering to lead the planning, design, and maintenance of the facilities’ physical infrastructure and utilities.

You will manage building systems, ensure safety and compliance, and drive operational performance within the Facilities Engineering group. You will lead managers and teams, coach staff, and partner across engineering, operations, and vendors to meet project and site objectives during startup and ongoing