Associate Director, External Manufacturing - Aseptic

Associate Director, External Manufacturing - Aseptic

Company Description
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 key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care and the Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.

Job Description
The Associate Director, External Manufacturing will be the main supplier relationship contact person in charge of providing the organization, supervision, strategic initiatives, and technical support necessary to manage supply of designated products. The role will ensure that high‑quality product is manufactured in compliance with local and international regulations, released and delivered according to established forecasts, schedules, and cost plans. This position also manages projects and programs impacting Abb Vie to ensure a cost‑effective, marketable and manufacturable product and maximizes profitability throughout its life cycle.

Through matrix management of cross‑functional groups/individuals, the Associate Director, TPM is responsible for leading various teams without direct authority, providing program management support, and is the primary Abb Vie representative to coordinate operations for existing and new products manufactured with the supplier.

• Participate in negotiation of the Manufacturing Service Agreement and amendments, ensuring compliance with agreement terms.
• Ensure effective planning and material procurement strategies to supply the TPM with required materials.
• Communicate product forecasts and agree on manufacturing and delivery schedules; coordinate with Supply Chain and Planning to deliver the product according to forecast.
• Actively participate in development of Financial Operating Plan, Updates, LRP, and Standard processes, and ensure financial goals are met.
• Coordinate the Steering Committee and monitor that the Virtual Operation Teams meet periodically to evaluate performance, address issues, and, if necessary, escalate.
• Review status reports and prepare updates for Senior leadership.
• In collaboration with technical and quality teams, periodically review process performance, quality trends, and agree on process improvement plans.
• Establish governance, guidelines, and communication channels; ensure in coordination with quality units that the supplier has the required quality systems and documentation to meet regulatory requirements, follow up inspection responses and commitments.
• Coordinate with QA, conduct annual quality management review and periodic audits of the TPM; ensure deviations are properly investigated and product disposition decisions are made in a timely manner; establish performance metrics and periodically track performance.
• Develop, implement and manage programs or projects such as scope, cost, time & resource management, communication and risk management through the initiating, planning and executing phases of the project.

• Bachelor’s degree in science or technical related field; MSc or MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, project management, quality and S&T; external manufacturing and aseptic experience required.
• Broad business perspective and understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Strong project experience and ability to influence others.
• Previous experience managing subcontracted relationships preferred.
• Proven leadership ability with superior communication skills including listening, verbal, presentation and written.
• Strong strategy development and planning skills coupled with necessary knowledge of pharmaceutical development, manufacturing and supply activities.
• Issue identification and strong problem analysis and solution development skills.
• Strong team player and ability to work in a globally oriented work environment.
• Strong knowledge of business financial systems and tools.

• Compensation range: $–$ (base pay, variable pay, and incentives).
• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick).
• Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan to eligible employees.
• Short‑term incentive program participation.
• Long‑term incentive program participation.

Abb Vie 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.