NPI & Plant Operations Lead

AbbVie; Branchburg Township (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Short-term incentive programs

Job summary

AbbVie in New Jersey is seeking an Operation Project Manager to support long-range planning and ensure the plant remains competitive on cost, compliance, and service. You will oversee key LRP commitments, drive new product launches, and lead efficiency improvements across the site with strong cross-functional collaboration.

The role requires a science/technical degree with 5–10 years in supply chain, manufacturing, engineering, or PM, plus excellent leadership and communication skills to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or technical field; MBA beneficial.
• 5-10 years of experience in supply chain, customer service, manufacturing, engineering, and project management.
• Strong strategy development and planning with knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing and supply activities.
• Strong issue identification and problem analysis with data-driven solutions.
• Proficiency with common program management communication software tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of business financial systems and tools.
• Collaborative approach in a globally oriented work environment.
• Proven leadership with excellent communication skills including listening, verbal presentation and written.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of NPI projects from strategic decisions, stakeholder management, scheduling, team meetings, budget, communication, and supplier/customer management to ensure all filing and launch targets are met.
• Set and lead site NPI program strategy including stage and gate meetings and timelines to meet program objectives.
• Matrix management of a team of site operations personnel assigned to plan, implement and execute NPI projects.
• Create comprehensive project plans, budgets and strategies for assigned projects. Translate project plans into measurable actions and execute against local plant procedures and processes.
• Establish and host periodic updates of progress to plant management.
• Represent and provide project status and updates to MES and external leadership as required by assigned projects
• Anticipate roadblocks and elevate when appropriate. Proactively drive development of contingency and/or risk-mitigation plans

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Financial acumen

Cross-functional collaboration

Pharma knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or technical field

MBA preferred

Job description

AbbVie in New Jersey is seeking an Operation Project Manager to support long-range planning and ensure the plant remains competitive on cost, compliance, and service. You will oversee key LRP commitments, drive new product launches, and lead efficiency improvements across the site with strong cross-functional collaboration.

The role requires a science/technical degree with 5–10 years in supply chain, manufacturing, engineering, or PM, plus excellent leadership and communication skills to