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.
Job Description
* Manage a team of Manufacturing Professionals responsible for Third Party Manufacture (TPM) contracts for Medical Devices or Combination Products. Ensure high-quality products are manufactured in compliance with local and international regulations, and released and delivered according to established forecasts, schedules, and planned costs.
* Lead a team of AbbVie TPM Account Managers to negotiate and manage Manufacturing Service Agreements (MSA), contract amendments, and updates as needed, while ensuring compliance with the terms of the agreements.
* Ensure timely communication with TPM in all aspects of the product agreement, including product forecasts, manufacturing and delivery schedules.
* Monitor manufacturing performance, apply OPEX metrics as appropriate, and ensure TPM manufacturing processes and standards align to deliver product in accordance with AbbVie quality and performance expectations.
* Assure in coordination with internal AbbVie functional partners that the TPM has the required quality systems and documentation to meet regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
1. Lead the development of ECM Device Financial Operating Plan, updates, LRP, and standard processes, and assure the financial goals are met.
2. Monitor and control manufacturing costs to ensure efficient use of resources while maintaining product quality.
3. Identify, evaluate, and maintain strong relationships with third-party manufacturers to ensure quality production and timely delivery.
4. Capture deviations properly investigated and product disposition decisions made in a timely manner.
5. Coordinate routine management reviews and provide ongoing communication informing internal and TPM stakeholders of performance against expectations.
6. Identify potential disruptions like geopolitical instability, natural disasters, or labor issues and develop mitigation strategies.
7. Foster a collaborative partnership with TPMs to ensure mutual understanding and commitment to quality and performance.
8. Develop and manage staff through hiring, managing performance, developing talent, and providing clear expectations.
9. Establish and manage clear team expectations regarding roles and responsibilities.
10. Evaluate business acumen coupled with functional leadership experience to ensure effectiveness and high performance in a complex operation.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's Degree required in a technical field; advanced technical degree strongly preferred.
* 15+ years' experience including manufacturing of Medical or Electro-Mechanical Devices.
* Strong technical and manufacturing assembly management experience.
* Progressively increased responsibility and performance as supervisor, department manager, and leader in Operations (Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, etc.).
* Proven ability to inclusively manage and develop teams.
* Strong communication skills, ability to build trust and rapport, clear goal setting, fostering collaboration, promoting creativity, and adapting leadership style to suit the team's needs.
Additional Information
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community, and embracing diversity and inclusion.