Project Manager, New Product Introduction (NPI)

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

Leads projects related to New Product Introductions (NPI) and New Business Opportunities from AbbVie’s pipeline or from Third Party Customers. The NPI Manager will be customer-facing and responsible for all aspects of NPI programs, up to the handover to site manufacturing and support function teams who will then assume responsibility for ongoing manufacturing.

To accomplish these objectives, the NPI Manager will work with a variety of key functions and stakeholders including: Research and Development, Finance, Regulatory Affairs, Central MS & T, Engineering, Commercial, and Brand Teams/Franchise to translate New Product Business Opportunities into project feasibility plans (Business Cases).

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of NPI projects from strategic decisions, stakeholder management, scheduling, team meetings, budget, communication, and supplier/customer management.
• Lead and manage a team of 5-8 project managers.
• Provide technical input to shape the overall strategies for front-end planning, due diligence, and technical feasibility assessments for potential New Product Introductions.
• Set and lead NPI Site program strategy including stage and gate meetings, timelines to meet program objectives.
• Work with Site Senior Management in the development and execution of the project development plan and governance body deliverables; lead Governance Board Meetings.
• Build a team of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and key stakeholders to optimize and maintain the New Product Development Technology Strategy and drive the success of key NPI initiatives.
• Matrix management of a team of site operations personnel assigned to plan, implement, and execute NPI projects.
• Develop project team(s), charter, ground rules, and project timelines; develop and execute program-specific project and risk management plans (timelines, milestones, metrics, critical path) ensuring appropriate escalation as needed.
• Develop and assess cost and resource projections for potential new business development opportunities and serve as point of contact.
• Ensure consistency and compliance across all aspects of NPI programs.
• Provide effective NPI projects oversight to ensure on-time delivery of project(s) deliverables.

Qualifications

• Minimum B.S. in a related field such as science, engineering, business, etc. or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of total Pharmaceutical Industry experience.
• 3+ years of technical transfer and new product launch experience within a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing environment required, including management of large complex programs and cross-functional teams.
• Strong knowledge of the drug development process and pharmaceutical manufacturing process.
• Knowledge of Quality and Supply Chain Systems.
• Proven experience leading teams as a Project and Technical Transfer manager.
• Proficient in project management skills, including budget, finance, cost accounting, and team management.

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 long-term incentive programs.