Associate Director, External Manufacturing - Small Molecule

The Associate Director, Third Party Manufacturing (TPM) Manager will be the main supplier relationship contact person responsible for providing the organization, supervision, strategic initiatives, and technical support necessary to manage supply of designated products. Ensure high-quality product is manufactured in compliance with local and international regulations, and released and delivered according to established forecasts, schedules, and planned cost. Manage projects and programs impacting AbbVie to ensure a cost-effective, marketable, and manufacturable product and maximize profitability throughout its life cycle. Lead teams through matrix management and serve as the primary AbbVie representative to coordinate operations for existing and new products manufactured with the supplier.

Responsibilities:
- Participate in negotiation of the Manufacturing Service Agreement and amendments; ensure compliance.
- Ensure planning and material procurement strategies supply the TPM with required materials.
- Communicate product forecasts; agree on manufacturing and delivery schedules; ensure supplier delivers per demand forecast.
- Participate in development of Financial Operating Plan, Updates, LRP, and standard processes; ensure financial goals are met.
- Coordinate Steering Committee; monitor Virtual Operation Teams to evaluate performance and escalate as needed.
- Review status reports and prepare updates for Senior leadership.
- Review process performance and quality trends; agree on process improvement plans.
- Establish governance, guidelines, and communication channels; ensure required supplier quality systems/documentation.
- Coordinate QA activities including annual quality management review and periodic audits; ensure investigations and timely disposition decisions; establish and track performance metrics.
- Develop and manage TPM programs/projects (scope, cost, time/resource, communication, risk) across initiation, planning, and execution phases.

Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (preferably science/technical); MSc or MBA preferred.
- 10+ years’ experience in manufacturing, engineering, project management, quality, and S&T.
- Broad business perspective and understanding of manufacturing processes.
- Strong project experience; ability to influence others.
- Preferred: experience managing subcontracted relationships.
- Proven leadership and strong communication (listening, verbal, presentation, written).
- Strong strategy development and planning; knowledge of pharmaceutical development, manufacturing, and supply.
- Strong issue identification and problem-solving.
- Team player; ability to work in a global environment.
- Strong knowledge of business financial systems and tools.