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Job DescriptionPurpose
Manages and provides strategic direction to laboratory business units consisting of one of the following disciplines: API Laboratory Operations, Finished Goods Laboratory Operations, Raw Material/In-Process Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Support Operations, Laboratory Continuous Improvement/Compliance Operations and Microbial Environmental Controls.
Responsibilities
- Manage a large team of lab supervisors and analysts. Is responsible to hire, lead and develop team members to ensure that the department has the appropriate talent and level of performance to meet business objectives. Assure training and development of subordinates. Assist subordinates in problem solving. Identify and resolve personnel issues without direct supervision.
- Assure conformance to all government and corporate regulations. Responsible to develop, provide, defend, persuade Corporate/Plant practices with outside organizations. Routinely meet with regulators (FDA & EU) and customers to ensure no interruption in business due to compliance issues.
- Directs area of responsibility to meet production objectives within planned budgets. Provides input to management for resources needed to construct budget, updates, and changes in financial plan. Manages area supplies and equipment within budgeted amounts.
- Establish and execute plans and commitments consistent to Development, Manufacturing, Customers and Business needs.
- Conceives, designs, conducts, and advanced independent scientific research activities per strategic business needs. Ensure research activities/projects are on track per business needs and established timeline.
- Develop, negotiate, finalize timeline and cost estimates for projects and/or service contracts to support business operations and/or external customer’s needs.
- Conceives, design, and executes projects related to the strategic needs of the business operations.
- Provide timely testing or execution of in-process, raw materials, intermediates, API, finished goods, continuous improvement initiatives, QA training, laboratory equipment validation and stability depending on area of responsibility.
- Applies advanced technical writing skills to prepare project protocol, and final reports to support product registration and/or business needs.
- Conducts business and interacts/ negotiates with external contacts and customers to develop positive business relationships. Provides strategic direction for area of operation and ensures tactical objectives are met.
Qualifications
- Required - BS degree in Science or equivalent + 8 years of relevant experience OR
Master's degree in Science or equivalent + 6 years of relevant experience
Preferred - PhD in Science or equivalent + 4 years of relevant experience. - Must be experienced and demonstrate high level of technical skill in technical lab operations and good understanding of related business.
- Related knowledge in Product Quality, Quality Control Lab Operation and Regulatory requirements is required.
- Ability to work independently to meet operational goals and business needs.
- Ability to develop, design, execute and manage complex research programs.
- Ability to make operational and business decisions with minimum direction from immediate manager. Must have knowledge and skill in personnel management, and develop and managing budget.
- Ability to interact and establish positive interaction with internal/external customers.
- Shows broad understanding of the issues relevant to technical/science and business.
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 role at the time ofthis 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 short-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 anybonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's soleand 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 equivalent with 8 years of relevant experience
- Master’s degree in Science or equivalent with 6 years of relevant experience
- PhD in Science or equivalent with 4 years of relevant experience
- High-level technical skill in laboratory operations and understanding of related business operations
- Knowledge of product quality, quality control laboratory operations, and regulatory requirements
- Ability to work independently to meet operational goals and business needs
- Ability to develop, design, execute, and manage complex research programs
- Personnel management and budget development and management skills
- Ability to make operational and business decisions with minimal direction
- Ability to interact positively with internal and external customers
- Broad understanding of technical, scientific, and business issues
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.
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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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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.
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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.
