MES Program Lead: Drug Device Tech Transfer & Ops

AbbVie; Illinois; On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Long-term incentive programs

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a Program Manager, MES to organize and lead cross-functional teams for the planning and execution of programs related to assembly, labeling, and packaging of drug delivery devices and combination products. You will manage technical transfer, commercialization, and capacity strategy across the network.

The role requires extensive project leadership, GMP knowledge, and a track record of delivering complex manufacturing programs across sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or related field; plus technical experience.
• 10+ years in process development, project management, engineering/process support and manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of GMP Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Validation, Engineering, CMC and pharmaceutical regulations.
• Excellent organizational, planning, verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven project management capabilities with successful delivery of projects.
• Plant experience required; PMP certification a plus; multiple-language proficiency a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams across scientific and engineering functions for development, manufacturing, QA and QC.
• Execute site transfers, new indications, new presentations, and lifecycle projects on time and within budget.
• Identify and drive issues to closure with relevant functions; troubleshoot and drive decisions.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently with minimal supervision.
• Develop contingency and risk mitigation plans and align with project drivers and budgets.
• Present project status to Operations leadership and stakeholders; ensure plans meet objectives.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

GMP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Science

PMP certification (nice to have)

Job description

AbbVie is seeking a Program Manager, MES to organize and lead cross-functional teams for the planning and execution of programs related to assembly, labeling, and packaging of drug delivery devices and combination products. You will manage technical transfer, commercialization, and capacity strategy across the network.

The role requires extensive project leadership, GMP knowledge, and a track record of delivering complex manufacturing programs across sites.