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 is customer-facing and responsible for all aspects of NPI programs, from front-end planning and due diligence to technical feasibility assessments, up to handover to site manufacturing and support teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of NPI projects, including 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 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 and 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-manage a team of site operations personnel assigned to plan, implement, and execute NPI projects.
• Develop project teams, charters, ground rules, and project timelines; develop and execute program-specific project and risk management plans (timelines, milestones, metrics, critical path) with appropriate escalation as needed.
• Develop and assess cost and resource projections for potential new business development opportunities and serve as the point of contact.
• Ensure consistency and compliance across all aspects of NPI programs.
• Provide effective NPI project oversight to ensure on-time delivery of project 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, 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.

Pay

The compensation range for this role is based on the job grade at the time of posting. Individual compensation will depend on geographic location and other factors. This role may also be eligible for participation in long-term incentive programs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive package including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan for eligible employees.