Associate Director MSAT PDS&T
About The Position
The Associate Director, Technical position within AbbVie’s Product, Development, Sciences and Technology (PDS&T) organization provides technical leadership, direction, and management for PDS&T teams. The role provides technical expertise for commercial manufacturing during development of new products, manages operational and commercial timelines, and executes budgets for global projects and the team. It establishes goals aligned with departmental, development, manufacturing, and customer requirements; implements plans and policies; assigns duties and responsibilities; and oversees performance to meet goals and commitments. The position leads complex global technical projects that may affect a significant portion of the business and involve multiple plants and markets. It manages a technical team of scientists and technicians, supports marketed products and regulatory and quality documentation, and works across R&D, Operations, Quality, Commercial, Regulatory, AbbVie sites, and third-party manufacturers. The role also supports technology transfers, process development and improvement, CMC activities, product sourcing strategies, and uninterrupted customer service. It requires strong knowledge of international regulatory and GMP requirements, effective communication, and may involve frequent travel to support projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in a scientific or technical field; life sciences, pharmacy, or engineering is preferred.
- At least 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including at least 5 years working in a relevant support group.
- Demonstrated managerial ability through leadership, supervisory experience, and administration.
- Thorough understanding of global CMC drug development.
- Strong management skills, financial and research management practices, and long-term planning skills.
- Excellent knowledge of international regulatory and GMP requirements.
- Goal-oriented, able to work in a team environment, self-motivated, and able to understand business needs and meet timelines.
- Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to interface with multiple areas within the organization.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree and/or PhD.
- Experience supporting marketed products.
- Previous related work experience in formulation/process and/or analytical service groups.
- Previous experience supervising people.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership for multiple PDS&T projects, including financial planning, budget responsibility, timeline estimates, and execution.
- Implement global projects across AbbVie plants, marketed affiliates, and third-party manufacturers.
- Provide technical expertise for marketed products and represent the company in discussions with regulatory agencies.
- Support transfers of new chemical entities from R&D to manufacturing plants, process improvement, CMC support for marketed products, and transfers of marketed products between manufacturing plants and third-party manufacturers.
- Lead teams handling complex technical projects with significant business impact across multiple plants and markets, ensuring globally consistent implementation.
- Coordinate with R&D, Operations, Quality, Commercial, Regulatory, and technical support functions within AbbVie and at third-party manufacturers.
- Work in a matrix with multiple groups to achieve MS&T objectives, including global technology transfers, robust and compliant processes, and uninterrupted customer service and support.
- Manage a technical team of scientists and technicians ranging from scientist to senior scientist level.
- Ensure technical expertise is provided for regulatory and quality documentation and post-approval filings.
- Support projects through interaction with scientists at various sites and travel as required.
Benefits
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick time.
- 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
Director
