Senior Utilities Manager – Biopharma Manufacturing

VetJobs; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 125,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie in Durham, North Carolina is seeking a Sr. Manager Utilities to lead design, installation and startup of critical utility systems including Water for Injection (WFI), clean steam and process gases.

You will guide cross-functional teams, establish technical standards, and ensure safe, compliant operation across the new manufacturing campus. The role emphasizes project execution, qualification activities, and transition from project to site operations, with travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to partner cross functionally in a GMP manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting start-up facilities in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of process validation, commissioning and qualification activities.

Responsibilities

• Leads technical workstreams and integrates solutions across lifecycle.
• Designs site-level utility processes and acceptance criteria.
• Drives process improvement and optimization with production coordination.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

GMP manufacturing

Startup facility experience

Process validation

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline

Job description

AbbVie in Durham, North Carolina is seeking a Sr. Manager Utilities to lead design, installation and startup of critical utility systems including Water for Injection (WFI), clean steam and process gases.

You will guide cross-functional teams, establish technical standards, and ensure safe, compliant operation across the new manufacturing campus. The role emphasizes project execution, qualification activities, and transition from project to site operations, with travel up to 50%.