Third Party Manufacturing, Account Manager, External Manufacturing Medical Devise

AbbVie; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a skilled professional to act as a focal point for products manufactured under contract by Third-Party Manufacturers and for products produced by AbbVie under contract for Third-Party Customers. You will coordinate with Legal, R&D, QA, Regulatory, and other functions to ensure on-time delivery and contract adherence.

You will lead capacity planning, negotiate extensions, and optimize sourcing and contracting strategies across TPMs and TPCs, including medical devices when

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Operations, Business or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5–8 years of experience in a combination of Manufacturing, Program Management, Materials Management, Logistics, QA, Marketing, Business Development or Engineering.
• Experience supporting combination products and/or medical devices is preferred; medical device experience is particularly valued.
• Demonstrated success in financial analysis, negotiations and project management.
• Excellent program management, presentation, oral and written communication skills.
• Team-oriented, with the ability to understand operational and logistical issues.
• Ability to manage multiple accounts simultaneously.
• Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements related to manufacturing and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact between AbbVie and Third-Party Customers or Third-Party Manufacturers. Travel to TPM/TPC sites and build productive working relationships, including an understanding of the TPM’s capabilities and/or customer needs.
• Serve as the primary AbbVie interface with executive management at TPMs and TPCs.
• Ensure contract commitments are fulfilled by both parties, and resolve issues when they are not. Engage the appropriate AbbVie resources as needed.
• Assess TPM capacity against long-range plan (LRP) forecasts to determine whether strategic objectives can be met. Proactively communicate concerns to the appropriate organizations.
• Identify opportunities to in-source or out-source products to maximize benefit to AbbVie, as well as opportunities to consolidate work among TPMs.
• Work with appropriate AbbVie functions to negotiate new and extended contracts. Ensure performance metrics are clearly established and included in contract terms, and that contracts align with strategic business objectives.
• Maintain Third-Party Contract information in the applicable contract manufacturing database(s). Track key dates and milestones and ensure they are met or executed.
• Identify TPMs for new and existing products. Support new product launches and transfers, including pharmaceutical products, combination products and medical devices. Provide key forecasting information to TPMs and ensure launch plans can be met.
• Develop and maintain a TPM Capability and Due Diligence Database. Maintain worldwide expertise on TPM technology, performance, benefits, limitations and capacity, including capabilities relevant to combination products and medical devices.

Job 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 on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Company Description

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 on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

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 on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Job Description

Provide a focal point for existing and new products manufactured for AbbVie under contract by Third-Party Manufacturers (TPMs), or for products manufactured by AbbVie on a contract basis for Third-Party Customers (TPCs). This role may support pharmaceutical products, combination products and medical devices.

Act as the primary interface between the customer or manufacturer and the appropriate AbbVie support areas. Establish effective communication and working relationships with Third Parties and AbbVie functions, including Legal, MTS, R&D, Materials Management & Logistics, Marketing & BD, QA, Regulatory, MNO, AbbVie manufacturing plants and Program Management. Ensure the proper supply of materials from the TPM or to AbbVie’s Third-Party Customer and manage commitments stipulated in the applicable contracts.

Provide leadership for assigned accounts, including compliance, regulatory updates, capacity planning, cost reductions and control, delivery performance and contract management. With input from the manager, negotiate contract extensions and new contracts.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact between AbbVie and Third-Party Customers or Third-Party Manufacturers. Travel to TPM/TPC sites and build productive working relationships, including an understanding of the TPM’s capabilities and/or customer needs.
• Serve as the primary AbbVie interface with executive management at TPMs and TPCs.
• Ensure contract commitments are fulfilled by both parties, and resolve issues when they are not. Engage the appropriate AbbVie resources as needed.
• Assess TPM capacity against long-range plan (LRP) forecasts to determine whether strategic objectives can be met. Proactively communicate concerns to the appropriate organizations.
• Identify opportunities to in-source or out-source products to maximize benefit to AbbVie, as well as opportunities to consolidate work among TPMs.
• Work with appropriate AbbVie functions to negotiate new and extended contracts. Ensure performance metrics are clearly established and included in contract terms, and that contracts align with strategic business objectives.
• Maintain Third-Party Contract information in the applicable contract manufacturing database(s). Track key dates and milestones and ensure they are met or executed.
• Identify TPMs for new and existing products. Support new product launches and transfers, including pharmaceutical products, combination products and medical devices. Provide key forecasting information to TPMs and ensure launch plans can be met.
• Develop and maintain a TPM Capability and Due Diligence Database. Maintain worldwide expertise on TPM technology, performance, benefits, limitations and capacity, including capabilities relevant to combination products and medical devices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Operations, Business or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5–8 years of experience in a combination of the following areas: Manufacturing, Program Management, Materials Management, Logistics, QA, Marketing, Business Development or Engineering.
• Experience supporting combination products and/or medical devices is preferred; medical device experience is particularly valued.
• Demonstrated success in financial analysis, negotiations and project management.
• Excellent program management, presentation, oral and written communication skills.
• Team-oriented, with the ability to understand operational and logistical issues.
• Ability to manage multiple accounts simultaneously.
• Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements related to manufacturing and contracts.

Additional Information

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

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

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