Senior Director, Manufacturing Strategy

AbbVie Inc.; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 220,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie Inc. is seeking a Senior Director of Manufacturing Strategy to shape and execute the long-term direction of global manufacturing operations across the ME&C network.

This role leads a team developing strategic initiatives to optimize operations, drive efficiency, and support business growth across multiple sites. The successful candidate will collaborate with senior leadership across functions, manage site selection and make-buy decisions, and establish KPIs to ensure successful

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Science or Engineering; MBA preferred.
• Strong GMP manufacturing and regulatory knowledge (CMC, quality operations).
• 15+ years in manufacturing operations, strategy or related leadership roles.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing manufacturing strategies.
• Strong planning, project management and cross-functional leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global manufacturing strategies across ME&C sites.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to align global plans.
• Manage ME&C site selection and make-buy processes.
• Establish KPIs and dashboards to monitor strategic projects.
• Ensure compliance with industry trends and regulatory requirements.
• Lead LRP processes for the SVP of Manufacturing and align regional strategies.
• Provide tools and decks for senior leadership performance monitoring.
• Coordinate with regional ME&C leaders to drive regional initiatives.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Global experience

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Science or Engineering

MBA preferred

Job description

Company Description

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onLinkedIn,Facebook,Instagram,XandYouTube.

Job Description

Purpose:

The Senior Director, Manufacturing Strategy plays a pivotal role in shaping the long-term direction of the organization's global manufacturing operations across the entire ME&C network. This leader is responsible for envisioning and executing strategies that maximize operational effectiveness, foster innovation, and ensure alignment with ME&C, Operations and AbbVie goals.

The Senior Director, Manufacturing Strategy will lead a group of professionals responsible for developing and implementing strategic initiatives to optimize manufacturing operations, drive efficiency, and support business growth.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute global manufacturing strategies across all ME&C sites to support business objectives and growth initiatives.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, operations, quality, supply chain, and engineering teams to ensure integrated global manufacturing plans.
• Manage the ME&C site selection and make buy processes
• Establish goals, metrics, and KPIs to monitor progress and ensure successful implementation of strategic projects.
• Stay updated on industry trends and regulatory requirements to maintain competitive advantage and compliance.
• Manage the ME&C LRP processes for the SVP of Manufacturing, ensuring robust plans, assumptions and financials are established for success of ME&C
• Partner with the 5 regional Strategy Directors, establishing standards and alignment with overall ME&C strategy
• Evaluate contingency plans and risk management strategies.
• In collaboration with the finance teams, develop appropriate tools, performance indicators and decks that enable monitoring and control of financial performances at senior leadership level.
• Partnering with Regional ME&C Vice presidents and Site Heads to develop and implement regional initiatives to achieve network objectives

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Science or Engineering. MBA is preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge and operational experience in GMP manufacturing, Quality operations, CMC development and pharmaceutical regulations is required.
• Significant experience (15+ years) in manufacturing operations, strategy, or related leadership roles.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing manufacturing strategies.
• Demonstrated strong planning and project management skills while managing large, complex programs in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong strategic thinking and leadership skills.
• Strong communication, organization, analytical, presentation, and people skills.
• Demonstrated experience in a global and multi-cultural environment.
• Proven ability to resolve conflict across cross-functional teams and technical experts.
• Ability to understand technical aspects of complex systems and guide cross-functional and detailed technical discussions during critical problem-solving exercises.

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law:

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at the timeof this posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin thefuture.

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.

• This job is eligible toparticipatein our long-term incentiveprograms.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.The amount and availability of any bonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodifiedat the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.