Associate Director, Program Management - Hybrid

Role Summary

The ME&C Associate Director is a global program management expert responsible for managing major global programs and projects across disciplines and multiple manufacturing locations. They organize and lead cross-functional teams in the planning and execution of Biologics and/or Toxin industrialization programs with experience in drug substance and/or drug product transfers. The program manager provides strategic oversight for one or more industrialization programs to ensure business objectives are achieved, supporting AbbVie’s pipeline products and lifecycle. They translate business objectives into actionable program execution strategies with defined deliverables and milestones, kick off project/transfer teams, remove barriers, mitigate risks and drive completion of program deliverables. This role requires engaging and aligning functional and project managers across Manufacturing, Engineering, Product Development Science & Technology, Quality, Supply Chain, Trade Compliance and Procurement.

Responsibilities

• Using program management tools, independently define and document program scope, execution strategies, resources, deliverables and milestones. Create, implement and maintain PM tools.
• Develop cost estimates, secure funding/resources through Financial Planning and Long-Range Planning, manage the program per plan, report spend and resolve variances.
• Assemble and lead cross-functional resources to form high-performing teams; mentor and develop program and project managers.
• Articulate the program execution strategy, deliverables and milestones to internal and external stakeholders to foster engagement and alignment.
• Collaborate to implement governance structures, work breakdown structures, roles and responsibilities, timelines and communication plans.
• Develop risk mitigation and contingency plans; implement as needed to keep the program on track.
• Identify opportunities for acceleration, efficiency and cost reduction; integrate changes in global landscape for device and combination product industrialization, quality and regulatory requirements and pathways for approval/market access.
• Ensure alignment and efficient execution; manage competing timelines and resolve issues; enable informed decision making and continuous improvement of PM practices.
• Plan and facilitate program meetings, document minutes and actions, follow up on closure, and hold team members accountable.
• Ensure programs are closed out financially and technically; transfer ongoing responsibilities to appropriate parties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor‚Äôs Degree in Engineering, Science, or related discipline, or equivalent technical experience; MBA preferred
• 15+ years in process development, project management, engineering/process support and manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of GMP Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Validation, Engineering, CMC development and pharmaceutical regulations
• Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills; experience managing large pharmaceutical programs
• Proven project management skills with successful delivery; ability to operate with minimal supervision
• Ability to facilitate resolution of complex issues across functions
• Significant plant experience
• Experience communicating with senior/executive management
• PMP certification a plus
• Proficiency in multiple languages a plus

Skills

• Program management
• Cross-functional leadership
• Risk management and contingency planning
• Stakeholder engagement and communication
• Financial planning and cost management
• Governance, WBS, and project planning
• Regulatory and quality compliance in pharma

Education

• Bachelor‚Äôs Degree in Engineering, Science, or closely related discipline; MBA preferred