Associate Director, Third Party Manufacturing

AbbVie Inc.; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

AbbVie Inc. is seeking an External Business Relations leader to serve as the strategic interface within PDST. You will drive technical interfaces, shape business strategy, and manage outsourcing relationships with partners to deliver value.

You will advocate for business needs and collaborate across internal and external teams to align technology initiatives with strategic priorities. You will lead high-stakes engagements, advise on technology strategies, and oversee stakeholder planning across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 14+ years experience in Science based discipline.
• Master’s Degree with 12+ years experience in Science based discipline.
• PhD with 6+ years experience in Science based discipline.

Responsibilities

• Works with internal and/or external stakeholders as a technical leader to align solutions with business needs.
• Drives definition of technology objectives and recommends industry-leading solutions to support business needs.
• Analyzes emerging technologies and translates implications into an effective technology vision and strategy.
• Establishes and maintains strategic relationships with key stakeholders and leads planning meetings.
• Participates in short- and long-term strategic planning to improve business relationships.
• Maintains relationships with external partners and ensures business needs are addressed by technical teams.
• Promotes PDST process knowledge and ensures the best possible outcomes.
• Ensures compliance with Corporate, Divisional and PDST policies.

Skills

Visualization

Project planning

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Science-based discipline

Master’s Degree

PhD

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

Job Description

The External Business Relations role will be a strategic interface within PDST to drive technical interfaces, business strategy development, outsources services management, relationship management with business stakeholders. The EBR will

• Serve as a primary advocate and the relationship linkage between PDST and outsourcing partners.
• Provide consulting and drive for consistency PDST and external manufacturing partners
• Provides highly-valued strategic consulting / support and guidance for major initiatives.
• Evaluate, qualify and drive the expansion of technology capabilities needed to enable business continuity.
• Advocate for the business’ technology needs and collaborates with internal and external teams to deliver value for the business
• Advocate on behalf of business stakeholders to ensure outsources services meet their business priorities and needs
• Partners with all levels of the organization to clarify objectives, estimate costs / benefits, decide on partnership options and resolve risks and issues
• Represents PDST by promoting vision, value, services, and capabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Works with internal and/or external stakeholders as a technical leader to align solutions with business needs.
• Drives definition of technology objectives and recommends industry-leading solutions to support business needs. Identifies technology solutions to support business growth and productivity.
• Analyzes emerging technologies and work with business and PDST Leadership to translate implications of the new trends into an effective technology vision and strategy.
• Establishes and maintains a strategic relationship with appropriate level key stakeholders. Leads stakeholder (internal and, when appropriate, external) business planning and strategy meetings.
• Participates in short- and long-term strategic planning sessions with stakeholders to improve business relationships.
• Accountable for the maintenance and enhancement of relationships with external partners.
• Ensures the business need is addressed by the technical challenges through collaboration with the project teams.
• Promotes business knowledge of PDST process, roles, and procedures to ensure the best possible outcome.
• Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate, Divisional and PDST Policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 14+years experience; Master's Degree with 12+years experience; PhD with 6+years experience in Science based discipline.
• Related manufacturing experience within Parenteral/Aseptic processes.
• Ability to develop effective and compelling visualizations of key business and technology concepts.
• Project planning experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and business teams
• Strong organizational capabilities with ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong technical, analytical and critical thinking skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical contract manufacturing
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical contract Development
• Leadership of cross-functional teams; experience working within global environment in multiple time zones. Knowledge of outsourcing methodologies and operating models and working with professional services firms.

Additional Information

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

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at the timeof this posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin thefuture.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.
• This job is eligible toparticipatein our long-term incentiveprograms.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.The amount and availability of any bonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodifiedat the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable 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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