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Job DescriptionThe Director, Program Management will be responsible for the overall program implementation and oversight for assigned manufacturing and capital programs within the Engineering organization. The individual will be required to lead a cross-functional team to ensure program deliverables are achieved with adherence to approved budgets. The individual must have the ability to work independently, and also as an effective and engaged team leader.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and direct multiple cross-functional teams for the implementation of complex programs, managing strategy, execution and budget.
- Establish program strategy and timelines, defining technical and regulatory requirements to support regulatory approvals.
- Evaluate contingency plans and risk management strategies.
- Ensure effective communication within team and to Senior Leader stakeholders.
- Lead team discussions to resolve issues and ensure team alignment throughout program execution.
- Define budget requirements and report monthly actuals, LBE, and Plan/LRP schedules per financial schedule.
- Communicate program requirements, priorities and decisions, regularly and effectively.
- Guide cross-functional team in resolving conflicts and indecision's. Escalate when necessary.
- Bachelor in Science or Engineering; MBA preferred.
- Strong knowledge of GMP Manufacturing, Supply Chain, CMC technical development and pharmaceutical regulations is required.
- Demonstrated strong planning and project management skills while managing large, complex programs in the pharmaceutical industry.
- PMP certification a plus.
- 10+ years of industry experience, 5 or more years program management experience.
- Strong strategic thinking and leadership skills.
- Strong communication, organization, analytical, presentation, and people skills.
- Demonstrated experience in a global and multi-cultural environment.
- Proven ability to resolve conflict across cross-functional teams and technical experts.
- Ability to understand technical aspects of complex systems and guide cross-functional and detailed technical discussions during critical problem solving exercises
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The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering
- Strong knowledge of GMP manufacturing
- Strong knowledge of supply chain
- Strong knowledge of CMC technical development
- Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations
- Strong planning and project management skills managing large, complex pharmaceutical industry programs
- 10 or more years of industry experience
- 5 or more years of program management experience
- Strong strategic thinking and leadership skills
- Strong communication, organization, analytical, presentation, and people skills
- Experience in a global and multicultural environment
- Ability to resolve conflict across cross-functional teams and technical experts
- Ability to understand technical aspects of complex systems and guide technical discussions during critical problem-solving exercises
- MBA
- PMP certification
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are portrayed as a standout, with a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match up to 6% and an additional annual company contribution based on age and service. Feedback suggests this materially boosts perceived total compensation for many U.S. employees.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is described as extensive, with tiered vacation that scales with tenure, 17 company holidays, and two paid volunteer days in the U.S. Feedback suggests the breadth of leave contributes notably to overall benefits satisfaction.
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What We Do
AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating medicines and solutions that put impact first — for patients, communities, and our world. We aim to address complex health issues and enhance people's lives through our core therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, aesthetics and other areas of unmet need.
