Director, Program Management
AbbVie•North Chicago, IL
•$160,500 - $305,000
About The Position
The Director, Program Management will be responsible for the overall program implementation and oversight for assigned manufacturing and capital programs within the Engineering organization. The individual will be required to lead a cross-functional team to ensure program deliverables are achieved with adherence to approved budgets. The individual must have the ability to work independently, and also as an effective and engaged team leader.
Requirements
- Bachelor in Science or Engineering; MBA preferred.
- Strong knowledge of GMP Manufacturing, Supply Chain, CMC technical development and pharmaceutical regulations is required.
- Demonstrated strong planning and project management skills while managing large, complex programs in the pharmaceutical industry.
- 10+ years of industry experience, 5 or more years program management experience.
- Strong strategic thinking and leadership skills.
- Strong communication, organization, analytical, presentation, and people skills.
- Demonstrated experience in a global and multi-cultural environment.
- Proven ability to resolve conflict across cross-functional teams and technical experts.
- Ability to understand technical aspects of complex systems and guide cross-functional and detailed technical discussions during critical problem solving exercises
Nice To Haves
- PMP certification a plus.
Responsibilities
- Lead and direct multiple cross-functional teams for the implementation of complex programs, managing strategy, execution and budget.
- Establish program strategy and timelines, defining technical and regulatory requirements to support regulatory approvals.
- Evaluate contingency plans and risk management strategies.
- Ensure effective communication within team and to Senior Leader stakeholders.
- Lead team discussions to resolve issues and ensure team alignment throughout program execution.
- Define budget requirements and report monthly actuals, LBE, and Plan/LRP schedules per financial schedule.
- Communicate program requirements, priorities and decisions, regularly and effectively.
- Guide cross-functional team in resolving conflicts and indecision's. Escalate when necessary.
Benefits
- paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
- medical/dental/vision insurance
- 401(k)
- long-term incentive programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
