Director, Program Management Strategic Capital Project (North Carolina)
AbbVie
August 22, 2026
Remote friendly (Durham, NC)
United States
$160,500 - $305,000 USD yearly
Operations
Purpose:
The Director, Program Management will act as the key interface with stakeholders outside of the Operations Transformation organization to ensure cross-functional alignment for all strategic projects and seamless execution and delivery. The role manages Initial Manufacturing expenses for strategic projects (including pipeline “first-to-manufacture” products) and serves as the focal point to establish, measure, monitor performance, and delivery of strategic projects. Reports to VP, Strategic Capital Deployment.
Responsibilities:
- Interface with R&D Dev Sciences, PDS&T, CMC, and ME&C to drive cross-functional collaboration and align decisions affecting project priorities
- Manage information flow to/from stakeholders and key meetings (CMC Gate reviews, Steering Committee meetings, key project meetings)
- Provide inputs (timelines, estimates, strategic planning) for BD projects partnering VP, Acquisitions and integration
- Develop and implement harmonized metrics/KPIs; publish dashboards and metrics to senior leadership
- Collaborate with AI and Digital transformation to evaluate and implement AI tools for project management, qualification, and documentation
- Develop and implement a harmonized project planning/scheduling platform
- With Procurement, establish sourcing strategy for major items; implement framework to monitor/expedite procurement activities
- Plan, monitor, and control Initial Manufacturing expenses (IMX), including monthly LBE; develop IMX estimates and cash flows for new assets/BD projects
- Implement and control WBS level costing with Procurement and ME&C
- Collaborate with Project Directors to ensure key deliverables are achieved
- Provide inputs through cross-functional work to concept studies, design, capital equipment procurement, and contract construction services
- Consolidate and develop Long Range Plans including capital, direct expense, IMX, and project scope/estimates to support internal manufacturing capacity
Qualifications:
- Bachelor in Science or Engineering; MBA preferred
- Strong knowledge of GMP Manufacturing, Supply Chain, CMC technical development, and pharmaceutical regulations
- Demonstrated planning and project management skills for large, complex pharmaceutical programs
- PMP certification a plus
- 10+ years industry experience; 5+ years program management experience
- Strong strategic thinking and leadership; communication, organization, analytical, presentation, and people skills
- Experience in global, multi-cultural environments
- Ability to resolve conflict across cross-functional teams and technical experts
- Ability to understand complex technical systems and guide technical discussions during critical problem solving
Benefits:
- Comprehensive package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees
- Eligible for long-term incentive programs
The Director, Program Management will act as the key interface with stakeholders outside of the Operations Transformation organization to ensure cross-functional alignment for all strategic projects and seamless execution and delivery. The role manages Initial Manufacturing expenses for strategic projects (including pipeline “first-to-manufacture” products) and serves as the focal point to establish, measure, monitor performance, and delivery of strategic projects. Reports to VP, Strategic Capital Deployment.
Responsibilities:
- Interface with R&D Dev Sciences, PDS&T, CMC, and ME&C to drive cross-functional collaboration and align decisions affecting project priorities
- Manage information flow to/from stakeholders and key meetings (CMC Gate reviews, Steering Committee meetings, key project meetings)
- Provide inputs (timelines, estimates, strategic planning) for BD projects partnering VP, Acquisitions and integration
- Develop and implement harmonized metrics/KPIs; publish dashboards and metrics to senior leadership
- Collaborate with AI and Digital transformation to evaluate and implement AI tools for project management, qualification, and documentation
- Develop and implement a harmonized project planning/scheduling platform
- With Procurement, establish sourcing strategy for major items; implement framework to monitor/expedite procurement activities
- Plan, monitor, and control Initial Manufacturing expenses (IMX), including monthly LBE; develop IMX estimates and cash flows for new assets/BD projects
- Implement and control WBS level costing with Procurement and ME&C
- Collaborate with Project Directors to ensure key deliverables are achieved
- Provide inputs through cross-functional work to concept studies, design, capital equipment procurement, and contract construction services
- Consolidate and develop Long Range Plans including capital, direct expense, IMX, and project scope/estimates to support internal manufacturing capacity
Qualifications:
- Bachelor in Science or Engineering; MBA preferred
- Strong knowledge of GMP Manufacturing, Supply Chain, CMC technical development, and pharmaceutical regulations
- Demonstrated planning and project management skills for large, complex pharmaceutical programs
- PMP certification a plus
- 10+ years industry experience; 5+ years program management experience
- Strong strategic thinking and leadership; communication, organization, analytical, presentation, and people skills
- Experience in global, multi-cultural environments
- Ability to resolve conflict across cross-functional teams and technical experts
- Ability to understand complex technical systems and guide technical discussions during critical problem solving
Benefits:
- Comprehensive package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees
- Eligible for long-term incentive programs