Global NPI Program Manager — Pharma Launches

BioSpace; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie in North Chicago seeks an NPI Manager to lead New Product Introductions and evaluate new business opportunities. You will coordinate front-end planning, due diligence and technical feasibility assessments across R&D, Regulatory, Manufacturing and Commercial teams to translate opportunities into actionable plans.

You will manage a team of 5–8 project managers, drive program strategy with stage-gate milestones, and build SMEs to sustain the NPI technology roadmap, ensuring on-time delivery

Qualifications

• Minimum B.S. in a related field such as science, engineering, business, etc. or equivalent experience.
• Minimum Of 5 Years Of Total Pharmaceutical Industry Experience.
• 3+ years of technical transfer and new product launch experience within Pharmaceutical Manufacture environment required, including management of large complex programs and cross-functional teams.
• Strong knowledge in drug development process and pharmaceutical manufacturing process.
• Knowledge of Quality and Supply Chain Systems.
• Proven experience leading teams as a Project and Technical Transfer manager.
• Proficient in project management skills, including budget, finance, cost accounting, and team management.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of NPI projects including strategy, scheduling, budget, and stakeholder management.
• Lead and manage a team of 5-8 project managers.
• Provide technical input for front end planning, due diligence and technical feasibility assessments.
• Set and lead NPI Site program strategy with stage-gate meetings and timelines.
• Develop governance and deliverables with Site Senior Management; lead Governance Board Meetings.
• Build SMEs and key stakeholders to optimize the NPI technology strategy.
• Matrix manage site operations personnel to plan, implement and execute NPI projects.
• Develop project teams, charters, timelines and risk management plans.
• Develop cost/resource projections and serve as point of contact.
• Ensure consistency and compliance across all NPI programs.
• Provide effective oversight to ensure on-time delivery of project deliverables.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Technical transfer

Pharma manufacturing

Budget & finance

Education

B.S. in related field

Job description

AbbVie in North Chicago seeks an NPI Manager to lead New Product Introductions and evaluate new business opportunities. You will coordinate front-end planning, due diligence and technical feasibility assessments across R&D, Regulatory, Manufacturing and Commercial teams to translate opportunities into actionable plans.

You will manage a team of 5–8 project managers, drive program strategy with stage-gate milestones, and build SMEs to sustain the NPI technology roadmap, ensuring on-time delivery