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AbbVie

Global biopharmaceutical company developing medicines

MES Program Manager

Program ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNorth Chicago, IL, USAHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, science, or a closely related discipline, or equivalent technical experience plus demonstrated competence.
  • At least 10 years of combined experience in positions related to process development, project management, engineering/process support, and manufacturing.
  • Strong knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices manufacturing, supply chain, validation, engineering, Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls technical development, and pharmaceutical regulations.
  • Demonstrated organizational and planning skills, with strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated strong project management skills and successful project delivery.
  • Ability to facilitate resolution of complex scientific, technical, analytical, and business issues across functional lines.
  • Plant experience is required.

Responsibilities

  • Assemble and lead matrixed cross-functional teams of scientists and engineers responsible for operational aspects of process development, manufacturing, quality assurance, and quality control across multiple sites.
  • Implement site transfers, new indications, new presentations, and lifecycle projects for marketed programs on time and within budget.
  • Identify and resolve technical and project-plan issues by working with relevant functional groups, troubleshooting, and driving decisions.
  • Manage multiple projects concurrently with minimal supervision.
  • Understand project drivers, requirements, scenarios, and options, and develop contingency or risk-mitigation plans.
  • Manage competing timelines and make priority decisions among projects.
  • Communicate and present project status to Operations senior management and stakeholders.
  • Set program and project plans, including timelines and expenses, aligned with business and organizational objectives, and ensure the plans are achieved.
  • Define budget requirements and report monthly actuals, latest best estimates, and Plan/Long Range Plan schedules according to the financial schedule.
  • After product launch, manage product capacity strategy, assurance-of-supply programs, and cost-reduction initiatives across the network.

Desired Qualifications

  • PMP certification is a plus.
  • Proficiency in multiple languages is a plus.

About the Company

AbbVie

Global biopharmaceutical company developing medicines

AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company that develops and sells medicines to treat serious health conditions. Its portfolio spans immunology, oncology, virology, neuroscience, and aesthetics, with products designed to modulate the immune system, target disease pathways, or support medical aesthetics. AbbVie compounds its products through a heavy emphasis on research and development, investing billions to build a steady pipeline of new therapies. Its medicines are brought to market by selling to healthcare providers, hospitals, and clinics, and in some cases directly to patients via prescriptions. The company differentiates itself through a wide, globally distributed product line, substantial R&D investment, and a commitment to sustainability and patient care, including science-based targets. AbbVie’s goal is to improve patient outcomes by delivering effective treatments for unmet medical needs while pursuing long-term, responsible growth across healthcare markets.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
North Chicago, IL
Founded
1888

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