Associate Director, Process Chemistry (External Manufacturing)

Role: Associate Director I, Process Development (External Manufacturing) at AbbVie, leading strategy for external manufacturing of small molecules, t-LNPs, peptides, and ADCs in early to mid-stage clinical development. Responsibilities include overseeing process development, providing technical guidance to CROs/CDMOs, managing CMC timelines, supply/demand planning, and budget; driving external partnerships, risk mitigation, and lifecycle management; and influencing cross-functional teams for supply chain, quality, regulatory, and licensing activities. Qualifications: PhD in Process Chemistry or MS with 8+ (PhD) or 10+ years industry experience; expertise in process development, cGMP manufacturing, tech transfer, and lifecycle management of small molecules; strong understanding of CMC regulation, quality systems, and safety; proven project management, leadership, and collaboration skills. High-Value: focus on early- and mid-stage biologics and small molecule assets, global CRO/CDMO management, strategic external partnerships, with up to 25% domestic/international travel. Work setup: global role requiring international collaboration and onsite/remote flexibility.