Director, Strategic Program Management – Pharma Manufacturing

AbbVie; North Carolina; On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie in North Carolina seeks a Director, Program Management to guide cross-functional teams across R&D Dev Sciences, PDS&T, CMC and ME&C to deliver strategic manufacturing projects.

The role owns IMX budgeting, WBS costing, and KPI dashboards for senior leadership while partnering with procurement and AI initiatives to accelerate execution. A BS/BE with MBA and 10+ years’ industry experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Science or Engineering; MBA preferred.
• PMP certification is a plus.
• 10+ years of industry experience, with 5+ years in program management.
• Strong strategic thinking and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, analytical, presentation and people skills.
• Experience in a global, multi-cultural environment.
• Proven ability to resolve conflicts across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration across R&D, PDS&T, CMC, ME&C to align project priorities.
• Manage inputs like timelines, estimates, and planning for BD projects with VP, Acquisitions and integration.
• Develop and publish dashboards and KPIs for senior leadership.
• Collaborate with AI and Digital transformation teams to evaluate AI tools for PM.
• Plan and monitor Initial Manufacturing expenses (IMX) and provide IMX estimates and cash flows.
• Collaborate with Procurement and ME&C on WBS costing and sourcing strategy.
• Support concept studies through to detailed design and procurement of capital equipment.
• Consolidate Long Range Plans including capital, direct expense, IMX and capacity.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor in Science or Engineering

MBA preferred

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

AbbVie in North Carolina seeks a Director, Program Management to guide cross-functional teams across R&D Dev Sciences, PDS&T, CMC and ME&C to deliver strategic manufacturing projects.

The role owns IMX budgeting, WBS costing, and KPI dashboards for senior leadership while partnering with procurement and AI initiatives to accelerate execution. A BS/BE with MBA and 10+ years’ industry experience are preferred.