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AbbVie

Global biopharmaceutical company developing medicines

Director, Product Development Science & Technology

Bioprocess & BiomanufacturingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAnnecy, FranceNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A higher education qualification at Master's or engineering level, specializing in general engineering, chemical engineering, process engineering, or an equivalent field.
  • At least 10 years of experience in product development, production, formulation, and/or technical functions.
  • At least 6 years of managerial experience in the pharmaceutical and/or medical-device industry.
  • Strong knowledge of process development and transfer, and sterilization.
  • Demonstrated experience managing complex projects.
  • Mastery of standards applicable to the pharmaceutical and/or medical-device industry.
  • Fluency in French and English.
  • Ability to collaborate and influence effectively in a highly matrixed environment.
  • Ability to analyze complex situations, manage priorities, and support decision-making.
  • Ability to influence, align, and engage senior stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and technical experts.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to site strategy by participating in the definition of strategic orientations and five-year objectives, identifying future technological opportunities and challenges, and establishing a strategic project roadmap.
  • Lead late-stage development and commercialization of strategic projects with key stakeholders, and define strategies to ensure robust transfer of products and processes to the production site.
  • Define regulatory submission strategy for major countries and ensure project teams execute activities in line with budgets, schedules, and development plans.
  • Lead product and process lifecycle management, supporting manufacturing process optimization through product stewardship that integrates regulatory, quality, productivity, timing, safety, and ergonomics considerations.
  • Ensure product and process knowledge is maintained and developed at the site, and support implementation of global regulatory requirements, including expansion into new markets.
  • Manage the PDS&T budget and investments, consolidate needs across site functions, and contribute to prioritization with relevant functions.
  • Oversee shared development laboratory spaces, including capacity, equipment, qualification, maintenance, compliance, and anticipation of future needs.
  • Lead and develop the PDS&T organization, support managers and employees, and ensure resources and skills align with the site's medium- and long-term objectives.
  • Promote cross-functional collaboration and leadership excellence, and communicate effectively with site functions, Corporate teams, and governance bodies.

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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