Project Manager, Engineering

About the Company

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.

About the Role

This position provides support for and drives activities that align with the overall long-range plan, ensuring the plant remains competitive and meets all required cost, compliance, and customer service needs. Key activities include new product introductions (NPI), projects that improve plant efficiency, financial oversight of long-range plan commitments, and future strategy and vision development.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of NPI projects, including strategic decisions, stakeholder management, scheduling, team meetings, budget, communication, and supplier/customer management to ensure all filing and launch targets are met. Some roles may be non-NPI related.
• Set and lead site NPI program strategy, including stage and gate meetings and timelines to meet program objectives.
• Matrix-manage a team of site operations personnel assigned to plan, implement, and execute NPI projects.
• Create comprehensive project plans, budgets, and strategies for assigned projects. Translate project plans into measurable actions and execute against local plant procedures and processes.
• Establish and host periodic progress updates for plant management.
• Represent and provide project status updates to Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and external leadership as required.
• Anticipate roadblocks and elevate concerns when appropriate. Proactively drive development of contingency and/or risk-mitigation plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or technical field. MBA degree is beneficial and preferred.
• 5-10 years of experience in areas such as supply chain, customer service, manufacturing, engineering, and project management.
• Broad business perspective, knowledge, and understanding of manufacturing processes. Strong project experience and an ability to influence others are essential.
• Strong strategy development and planning skills, coupled with knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing and supply activities.
• Strong issue identification and problem analysis skills, with the ability to create and execute solutions based on gathered data.
• Proficiency with common program management communication software tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of business financial systems and tools.
• Collaborative approach in working with different teams and stakeholders in a globally oriented work environment.
• Proven leadership ability with excellent communication skills, including listening, verbal presentation, and written communication.

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan for eligible employees.
• Eligibility to participate in short-term incentive programs.