Program Manager, MES — Cross‑Site Manufacturing Lead

AbbVie; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

AbbVie seeks a Program Manager, MES to organize and lead cross-functional teams for the planning and execution of packaging and device programs. You will integrate R&D, S&T, QA, supply chain and regulatory efforts to ensure successful tech transfer and commercialization across the network.

You will manage capacity strategies, assurance of supply, cost reduction initiatives, and communicate project status to senior management, aligning timelines and budgets with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or related discipline.
• 10+ years in process development, project management, engineering or manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of GMP manufacturing, supply chain, validation, engineering, CMC and pharma regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong project management skills with successful delivery of projects.
• Ability to facilitate resolution of complex issues across functions.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and lead matrixed cross-functional teams for process development, manufacturing, QA and QC across sites.
• Implement site transfers, new indications, new presentations and lifecycle projects on time and within budget.
• Identify and drive issues to closure with relevant functional lines; troubleshoot and drive decisions.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently with minimal supervision.
• Develop contingency and risk mitigation plans and manage priorities.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

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

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

AbbVie seeks a Program Manager, MES to organize and lead cross-functional teams for the planning and execution of packaging and device programs. You will integrate R&D, S&T, QA, supply chain and regulatory efforts to ensure successful tech transfer and commercialization across the network.

You will manage capacity strategies, assurance of supply, cost reduction initiatives, and communicate project status to senior management, aligning timelines and budgets with business objectives.