Manager, Business Operational Excellence

AbbVie; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 175,282 - 208,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Incentive programs

Job summary

AbbVie Bioresearch Center Inc. in Worcester, MA seeks a Manager of Business Operational Excellence to lead cost-reduction and efficiency initiatives on site.

You will guide cross-functional teams through Lean Six Sigma projects, perform data-driven analyses, and engage stakeholders to ensure timely, measurable outcomes. The role requires advanced degrees in life sciences or related fields, Six Sigma Green Belt, and 3–5 years of experience driving operational improvements in pharma/manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Six Sigma Green Belt certification required.
• Master’s or Bachelor’s in bio(chemical) engineering, life sciences or related discipline with relevant years of experience.
• Experience driving operational improvements in pharmaceutical or medical device industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to reduce operating costs and improve efficiency.
• Drive execution of improvement projects using Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Perform data-driven analysis and coordinate with stakeholders to achieve measurable results.
• Provide training and mentorship in Business Excellence practices.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Stakeholder engagement

Data-driven analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Training/mentorship

Education

Master’s in bio(chemical) engineering or life sciences

Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

Job description

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 – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.

Job Title

Manager, Business Operational Excellence, AbbVie Bioresearch Center Inc., Worcester, MA (5 days a week on site).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to reduce operating costs, enhance efficiency, & minimize errors across organization.
• Drive execution of improvement projects by leveraging Lean Six Sigma tools & guiding cross-functional teams through all project stages.
• Responsible for data-driven analysis, stakeholder engagement, & effective coordination to ensure timely achievement of measurable results.
• Provide training & mentorship in Business Excellence practices to support organizational objectives.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Must have a Master’s in bio(chemical) engineering, life sciences, regulatory affairs related to drugs, biologics, medical devices or life sciences or other life sciences–related discipline & 3 years of experience driving operational improvements within the pharmaceutical &/or medical device industry.

Alternatively, a Bachelor’s in bio(chemical) engineering, life sciences, regulatory affairs related to drugs, biologics, medical devices or life sciences or other life sciences–related discipline & 5 years of experience driving operational improvements within the pharmaceutical &/or medical device industry.

With either combination of education & work experience, must have completed at least Six Sigma Green Belt Certification. Will accept any suitable combination of education, training or experience. Work experience may be gained concurrently.

Experience required (both options):

• Driving operational excellence in pharmaceutical &/or medical device manufacturing processes in a QA, QC, project management &/or engineering role.
• Working cross‑functionally with manufacturing stakeholders to drive manufacturing/operational improvements & resolving complex scientific, technical, analytical &/or business issues.

Salary Range: $175,282 - $208,500 per year.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees. This job is eligible to participate in our short-term and long-term incentive programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AbbVie is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community, and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status. 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.

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