MES Program Manager - Drug Delivery & Tech Transfer

AbbVie Inc.; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package including paid time 0

401(k)

Job summary

AbbVie Inc. is seeking a Program Manager, MES to lead high-performing cross-functional teams in planning and executing programs for device assembly, labeling, and packaging.

You will drive tech transfer, commercialization, and capacity strategy across the network, collaborating with R&D, S&T, Quality, and Regulatory. The role involves managing multiple projects, defining budgets, and presenting status to senior Operations leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, science, or closely related discipline (or equivalent technical experience).
• 10+ years of combined experience in process development, project management, engineering/process support and manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of GMP Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Validation, Engineering, CMC technical development and pharmaceutical regulations.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills, and strong verbal and written communication.
• Proven project management experience with successful delivery of projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead matrixed cross-functional teams spanning R&D, S&T, Quality, Supply Chain, Regulatory.
• Coordinate site transfers, lifecycle projects, and new indications within budget and on time.
• Identify and drive resolution of technical and project issues with relevant functions.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, science, or closely related discipline

Job description

AbbVie Inc. is seeking a Program Manager, MES to lead high-performing cross-functional teams in planning and executing programs for device assembly, labeling, and packaging.

You will drive tech transfer, commercialization, and capacity strategy across the network, collaborating with R&D, S&T, Quality, and Regulatory. The role involves managing multiple projects, defining budgets, and presenting status to senior Operations leadership.