Director, API Manufacturing

Director, API Manufacturing

Bio Space

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Abb Vie'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 – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and through products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about Abb Vie, please visit us at  Follow us on X, Facebook, Instagram, You Tube, Linked In, and Tik Tok.

Provide leadership and direction for the API manufacturing operation of a large site delivering multiple products, technically complex products, and in support of new product introductions, readiness for launch. Direct a staff of 4 direct reports and will have approximately 70‑80 indirect reports including exempt and non‑exempt FTEs, leading multi‑shift, multi‑department areas to meet production, quality, safety and financial demands of the operation.

Manage all plant manufacturing activities and key performance metrics. Lead financial controls and cost management for teams in the site/unit. Lead personnel scheduling and development, within a culture of high performance. Drive adherence to policies/procedures in operations across quality, materials management, engineering, and EH&S. Collaborate cross‑functionally to ensure these practices drive optimal patient outcomes. Assure effectiveness and compliance of the manufacturing site while delivering high levels of customer service and compliance with all regulatory requirements.

• Create operational and financial goals, budgets and objectives for the assigned manufacturing area. Manage budget of typically $60MM or more, ensure performance levels to maximize operations.
• Drive and lead the assigned manufacturing area to meet the site business strategies; accountable for operating expenses, payroll and capital expenditures for manufacturing area projects and programs.
• Guide development and implementation of business strategies to achieve budget expectations as well as drive cost reduction efforts; implement actions to adapt and transform the organization in order to meet changing business needs.
• Apply a high level of scientific analysis and decision‑making to influence the design and ongoing optimization of manufacturing processes. Provide leadership to teams when troubleshooting manufacturing issues; consult and advise cross‑functional teams to ensure processes and approaches result in efficient, high quality products.
• Ensure staff members are provided training and coaching to build technical knowledge and capability.
• Responsible for synthesizing action plans, timelines and budgets for project and product goals and adjusting these plans accordingly to effectively respond to changing demands of the business.
• Develop and manage staff through hiring, managing performance, developing talent and providing clear expectations.
• Ensure all labor and equipment performance measures are met. Responsible for completing established goals, prioritizing project work and controlling and coordinating all activities and improvement efforts across manufacturing areas.
• Manage the employee relations climate to ensure that our Abb Vie Way is realized and an environment exists where all employees have the opportunity to develop to their maximum potential.
• Coach managers in the organization and establish clear expectations with them and all employees regarding responsibilities, goals and behaviors and champion and model exceptional Abb Vie performance and talent management practices.

• Bachelors Degree required in a technical field; advanced technical degree (Masters or Doctorate) strongly preferred.
• 12+ years experience including work as an individual contributor building technical expertise and proven project management skills. Progressively increased responsibility and performance as supervisor, department manager and leader of diverse teams in Operations (Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, etc.).
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