Associate Director, Engineering
About The Position
AbbVie is recruiting an Associate Director, Engineering for the core start-up leadership team at its new manufacturing campus in Durham, North Carolina. The campus will support production of immunology, oncology, and neuroscience medicines, integrating advanced manufacturing, laboratory technologies, and AI. Its first phase includes manufacturing facilities, next-generation laboratories, a warehouse, administrative offices, and employee wellness facilities. The Associate Director, Engineering is responsible for planning, designing, and maintaining the facilities' physical infrastructure and utility systems to support safety, compliance, and operational efficiency. The role manages building systems, utilities, renovations, and maintenance activities, and leads other managers, supervisors, and/or individual contributors. It is accountable for operational performance and results affecting Facilities Engineering objectives, including career development, coaching, and performance feedback.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related relevant discipline.
- 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
- Experience in drug substance, drug product, biologics, and/or aseptic sterile fill finish.
- Project management experience.
- Demonstrated ability to lead successful teams in prior roles.
- Experience partnering cross-functionally in a GMP manufacturing environment.
- Ability to travel up to 50% during the initial project start-up phase.
Nice To Haves
- Specific project management experience in start-up.
Responsibilities
- Oversee site infrastructure planning and prioritize initiatives for resource allocation across building systems, utilities, and upgrades.
- Lead teams that support the maintenance and performance of building systems and utilities to sustain reliable facility services.
- Direct renovations and infrastructure upgrades, monitoring execution against scope, schedule, and operational constraints.
- Coach teams on safety and regulatory requirements for facilities work, reinforcing consistent controls and documentation.
- Drive integration across engineering, operations, and vendor teams.
- Lead day-to-day operations across teams and implement workforce planning to achieve team goals within established timelines and budgets.
- Plan, design, and maintain facility physical infrastructure and utility systems to ensure safety, compliance, and operational efficiency.
- Manage building systems, utilities, renovations, and maintenance activities.
- Manage other managers, supervisors, and/or individual contributors; drive operational performance and results for Facilities Engineering.
- Conduct career development conversations and provide sustained coaching and performance feedback.
Benefits
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
- 401(k) for eligible employees.
- Eligibility to participate in long-term incentive programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
