Director, Third Party Manufacturing (Packaging of Finished Goods)

AbbVie; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 161,000 - 305,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie Inc. in the United States seeks a Director, Third Party Manufacturing (Packaging of Finished Goods) to lead a team of account managers and oversee TPM contracts.

You will negotiate service agreements, manage supply chains, ensure regulatory compliance, and align manufacturing with forecasts, schedules, and cost targets. This role demands 15+ years of experience and strong leadership.

The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field; advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years of experience with increasing responsibility in manufacturing or operations.
• Strong leadership, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of TPM Account Managers to negotiate Manufacturing Service Agreements and amendments.
• Coordinate global logistics to support all phases of the TPM contract.
• Ensure timely communication of forecasts, schedules and changes to TPM stakeholders.
• Develop and manage Financial Operating Plan, Updates and long-range plans.
• Monitor performance and ensure adherence to AbbVie quality expectations and regulatory requirements.
• Coach managers and set clear expectations for responsibilities and growth.
• Represent Manufacturing with Brand Teams and manage staffing and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Strategic planning

Negotiation

Quality/regulatory awareness

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master’s or Doctorate preferred

Job description

Director, Third Party Manufacturing (Packaging of Finished Goods)

• Full-time
• Salary Min: 160500
• Salary Max: 305000
• Workday Global Grade: 21
• Compensation: USD 160,500 - USD 305,000 - yearly

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.

Purpose

Manage a team of Manufacturing Professionals assigned to Third Party Manufacture (TPM) contracts for Packaging of Finished Goods. Assure that high quality product is manufactured in compliance with local and international regulations, and released and delivered according to the established forecasts, schedules, and cost planned. Assure that high quality product is manufactured in compliance with local and international regulations, and released and delivered according to the established forecasts, schedules, and cost planned.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of AbbVie TPM Account Managers to negotiate Manufacturing Service Agreement and amendments, and assure compliance with the terms of the agreements and Assure effective planning and material procurement strategies are in place to efficiently supply TPMs with required materials.
• Assure global logistics are in place to support all phases of the manufacturing agreement in accordance with Purchasing and Supplier quality expectations.
• Ensure timely communication to the TPM in all aspects of the product agreement including product forecasts, manufacturing and delivery schedules.
• Lead the development of Financial Operating Plan, Updates, LRP, and Standard processes, and assure the financial goals are met.
• Monitor manufacturing performance; apply performance metrics as appropriate and ensure work processes and standards align to deliver product in accordance with AbbVie quality expectations.
• Assure in coordination with internal AbbVie functional partners that the TPM has the required quality systems and documentation to meet regulatory requirements, follow up inspection responses and commitments. Coordinate with QA, the annual quality management review and periodic audits of the TPM. Assure deviations are properly investigated and product disposition decisions are made in a timely manner.
• Lead a performance improvement culture & programs across TPMs; guide Account Managers to anticipate and act on ideas to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Coach managers in the organization and establish clear expectations with them and all employees regarding responsibilities, goals and behaviors and champion and model exceptional AbbVie performance and talent management practices.
• Coordinate routine management reviews and provide on-going communication informing internal and TPM stakeholders of TPM performance against expectations, highlighting issues, actions, and on-going improvements to increase performance at TPMs.
• Represent Manufacturing as required with internal Brand Teams related to all aspects of the manufacturing process with TPMs and develop and manage staff through hiring, managing performance, developing talent and providing clear expectations.

• Bachelor’s Degree required in a technical field; advanced technical degree (Master’s or Doctorate Degree) strongly preferred.
• 15+ years’ experience including; work as an individual contributor building technical expertise and proven project management skills.
• Progressively increased responsibility and performance as supervisor, department manager and leader of diverse teams in Operations (Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, etc.)
• Business acumen coupled with functional leadership experience is required to ensure effectiveness and high performance in a complex operation.

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 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 employeeremains in 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.