Senior Operations & NPI Project Lead

AbbVie Inc.; Branchburg Township (NJ); On-site; USD 97,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie in New Jersey is seeking an Operations Project Manager to drive NPI and plant efficiency initiatives, ensuring long-range planning aligns with cost, compliance and customer service goals. The role oversees launches, budgets, and strategic execution across the site.

You will manage cross-functional teams, coordinate with MES and leadership, and proactively navigate risks to protect project timelines and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or technical field; MBA is beneficial.
• 5–10 years in supply chain, customer service, manufacturing, engineering, and project management with broad business perspective.
• Strong strategy development and planning skills with knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing and supply activities.
• Strong issue identification and problem analysis with ability to create and execute 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 including listening, verbal, and written.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of NPI projects from strategy decisions, stakeholder management, scheduling, team meetings, budget, and supplier/customer management to ensure filing and launch targets are met.
• Set and lead site NPI program strategy including stage-gate meetings and timelines.
• Matrix-manage a team of site operations personnel to plan, implement and execute NPI projects.
• Create comprehensive project plans, budgets and strategies; translate plans into actionable steps.
• Establish and host periodic progress updates to plant management.
• Represent and provide project status to MES and external leadership as required.
• Anticipate roadblocks and develop contingency or risk-mitigation plans.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science/technical field

MBA (beneficial)

Tools

PM software

Financial systems

Job description

AbbVie in New Jersey is seeking an Operations Project Manager to drive NPI and plant efficiency initiatives, ensuring long-range planning aligns with cost, compliance and customer service goals. The role oversees launches, budgets, and strategic execution across the site.

You will manage cross-functional teams, coordinate with MES and leadership, and proactively navigate risks to protect project timelines and outcomes.