Global Outsourcing Lead, Pharma Development

AbbVie; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie seeks an Outsourcing Manager to coordinate global outsourcing activities for internal project teams, QA, and external service providers. The role leads a team, ensures GMP-compliant processes, and drives outsourcing strategy within timelines and budgets.

The successful candidate will display strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills and collaborate across global interfaces.

Qualifications

• The position requires self-motivated, structured, detail-oriented work in a fast-paced global team.
• Competency with MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word is required.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage interactions with service providers and support externalized early-phase projects.
• Coordinate, plan, schedule, and monitor development work within project timelines.
• Maintain overview and qualification of existing and new external partners.
• Prepare GMP-compliant documents and review analytic service-provider data.
• Lead and develop a team and ensure GMP training compliance.

Skills

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Master’s Degree or equivalent

PhD (Pharmaceutical GMP context)

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

AbbVie seeks an Outsourcing Manager to coordinate global outsourcing activities for internal project teams, QA, and external service providers. The role leads a team, ensures GMP-compliant processes, and drives outsourcing strategy within timelines and budgets.

The successful candidate will display strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills and collaborate across global interfaces.