Program Manager, MES – Manufacturing & Tech Transfer Lead

AbbVie; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie seeks a Program Manager, MES to organize and lead cross-functional teams across R&D, S&T, Quality, Supply Chain and Regulatory for tech transfer and commercialization of drug delivery devices. You will manage budgets, schedules, and risk, drive site transfers and lifecycle projects, and ensure GMP compliance while coordinating with multiple sites and stakeholders.

The role requires 10+ years in related fields, PMP beneficial, and strong leadership to drive successful product launches and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or closely related discipline with demonstrated competence.
• 10+ years in process development, project management, engineering/process support and manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of GMP manufacturing, supply chain, validation, engineering, CMC development, and pharmaceutical regulations.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills plus verbal and written communication.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver projects with strong PM skills.
• Ability to facilitate resolution of complex scientific, technical, analytical, and business issues across functions.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and lead matrixed cross-functional teams responsible for all operational aspects of process development, manufacturing, quality assurance and quality control across sites.
• Implement site transfers, new indications, new presentations and lifecycle projects for on‑market programs on time and within budget.
• Proactively identify and drive issues to closure with relevant functions and effective troubleshooting.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently with minimal supervision.
• Communicate and present project status to Operations senior management and stakeholders.
• Define program budgets and report monthly actuals, planning schedules.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

GMP Manufacturing

Project management

Quality systems

Regulatory knowledge

Process development

Plant operations

PMP certification

Multilingual ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/science

Job description

AbbVie seeks a Program Manager, MES to organize and lead cross-functional teams across R&D, S&T, Quality, Supply Chain and Regulatory for tech transfer and commercialization of drug delivery devices. You will manage budgets, schedules, and risk, drive site transfers and lifecycle projects, and ensure GMP compliance while coordinating with multiple sites and stakeholders.

The role requires 10+ years in related fields, PMP beneficial, and strong leadership to drive successful product launches and