Global MES Program Manager - Pharma Manufacturing

AbbVie; California; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie seeks a Program Manager, MES to organize and lead high-performing cross-functional teams in planning and execution of programs for assembly, labeling and packaging of drug delivery devices and combination products. This individual provides leadership for manufacturing and technical activities to ensure successful tech transfer and commercialization.

After product launch, this role manages capacity strategy, assurance of supply programs, and cost reduction initiatives across the network,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent technical experience.
• 10+ years in process development, project management, engineering/production support, or manufacturing.
• Strong GMP manufacturing, supply chain, validation, and pharmaceutical regulation knowledge.
• Excellent organizational, planning, verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated project management success and cross‑functional issue resolution.
• Plant experience is required; PMP certification is a plus; multilingual skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and lead matrixed cross‑functional teams across development, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory.
• Execute site transfers, new indications, presentations and lifecycle projects on time and budget.
• Identify issues, troubleshoot, and drive decisions with relevant functions.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently with minimal supervision.
• Develop contingency/risk mitigation plans and prioritize competing timelines.
• Communicate project status to Operations leadership and stakeholders.
• Set program plans, timelines, and expenses to meet objectives.
• Define budget requirements and report monthly actuals and schedules.

Skills

GMP Manufacturing

Supply Chain

Project management

Engineering/CMC

PMP

Multilingual ability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related discipline

Job description

AbbVie seeks a Program Manager, MES to organize and lead high-performing cross-functional teams in planning and execution of programs for assembly, labeling and packaging of drug delivery devices and combination products. This individual provides leadership for manufacturing and technical activities to ensure successful tech transfer and commercialization.

After product launch, this role manages capacity strategy, assurance of supply programs, and cost reduction initiatives across the network,