Operations Project Manager

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Branchburg, NJ, USA
Hybrid
97K-184K Annually
Senior level
Healthtech • Pharmaceutical
The Role
Leads pharmaceutical plant operations and new product introduction projects from strategy through launch. Responsibilities include stakeholder and supplier management, scheduling, budgeting, risk mitigation, stage-gate governance, matrix leadership, financial oversight, project reporting, and coordination with plant, MES, customer, and external leadership teams. The role supports plant efficiency, long-range planning, compliance, customer commitments, and future product and facility strategies.
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About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Job Description

The Operation Project Manager is responsible for providing support to and drive projects that support the overall long-range plan ensuring the plant continues to be competitive, and meets all required cost, compliance and customer service needs and commitments over this horizon. This important position will oversee key product launches, projects that support overall plant efficiency improvements, financial oversight of key LRP commitments, and future strategy and vision development for our products and facilities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead all aspects of NPI projects from strategic decisions, stakeholder management, scheduling, team meetings, budget, communication, and supplier/customer management to ensure all filing and launch targets are met. Some roles will be non-NPI related.
  • Set and lead site NPI program strategy including stage and gate meetings and timelines to meet program objectives.
  • Matrix management of a team of site operations personnel assigned to plan, implement and execute NPI projects.
  • Create comprehensive project plans, budgets and strategies for assigned projects. Translate project plans into measurable actions and execute against local plant procedures and processes.
  • Establish and host periodic updates of progress to plant management.
  • Represent and provide project status and updates to MES and external leadership as required by assigned projects
  • Anticipate roadblocks and elevate when appropriate. Proactively drive development of contingency and/or risk-mitigation plans

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in science or technical field. MBA degree is beneficial and preferred.
  • 5-10 years of experience in areas such as supply chain, customer service, manufacturing, engineering, and project management. Broad business perspective, knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes. Strong project experience and an ability to influence others are essential.
  • Strong Strategy development and planning skills coupled with necessary knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing and supply activities.
  • Strong issue identification and problem analysis, with the ability to create and execute solutions based on the gathered data.
  • Proficiency with common program management communication software tools and techniques.
  • Knowledge of business financial systems and tools.
  • Collaborative approach in working with different teams and stakeholders in a globally oriented work environment
  • Proven leadership ability with excellent communication skills including listening, verbal presentation and written.

Preferred Qualifications:

     •PMP Certification is highly desired.
     •Experience in a combination or one of the following industries: Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Medical            Device, Food, Chemical, Semiconductor and Automotive is highly desired.
     •Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is desired.

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ​

  • 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 roleat  the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on manyfactors  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 short-term incentive programs.  ​

Note: No amount of pay is  considered to be wages or compensation until such amount isearned,  vested,  and determinable. The amount and availability of  any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that areallocable 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 absolutediscretion,  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 a technical field
  • 5-10 years of experience in supply chain, customer service, manufacturing, engineering, or project management
  • Knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes
  • Strong project management experience and ability to influence others
  • Strategy development and planning skills
  • Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing and supply activities
  • Issue identification, problem analysis, and solution execution skills
  • Proficiency with program management communication tools and techniques
  • Knowledge of business financial systems and tools
  • Collaborative experience working with diverse teams and stakeholders in a global environment
  • Leadership ability and excellent written, verbal, presentation, and listening skills
  • MBA degree
  • PMP certification
  • Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, food, chemical, semiconductor, or automotive industries
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering

AbbVie Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about AbbVie and has not been reviewed or approved by AbbVie.

  • 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.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental and caregiver leave are emphasized, including up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all parents and 4 weeks of paid caregiver leave in the U.S. Feedback suggests these policies are a meaningful differentiator for employees balancing family needs.
  • 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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The Company
HQ: North Chicago, IL
56,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2013

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.

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