Manager, mRNA-tLNP Operations & Communications

AbbVie•San Diego, CA

19h

About The Position

AbbVie'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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. We seek a Manager, Operations and Communications to join an experienced, fast-paced and collaborative team focused on developing lipid nanoparticle delivered mRNA medicine, working directly with the Chief of Staff to coordinate departmental and site operations and communications. This role will lead cross-functional coordination across operational forecasting, procurement, and day-to-day operational logistics to enable efficient departmental execution. This role also serves as a key liaison to internal partners to maintain site operations and business continuity, manages communications, department SharePoint, and culture initiatives to promote alignment, engagement, and consistent execution across the department. Partner on budgeting, resource planning, capital equipment planning, and operational forecasting to support effective decision-making and business operations management. Lead the execution and coordination of purchase orders along with internal workflows, documentation, and shipping logistics with key stakeholders to support timely procurement, accurate material handling, and efficient operations. Serve as the liaison to key internal groups essential to maintaining site operations and departmental business continuity including, but not limited to, Global Security, office and laboratory Business Technology Services, Procurement and Operational Excellence, and Scientific Operations and Services. Support interdepartmental (cross-site) and site-specific culture initiatives to strengthen employee engagement and align with enterprise priorities and organizational values. Coordinate internal communications, leadership updates, and organizational announcements by managing communication calendars and distribution plans to ensure timely message delivery across appropriate channels. Ensure all communications are clear, consistent, and aligned with organizational standards, brand guidelines, and key messaging priorities. Manage front-office operations, including coordinating visitors, restocking breakrooms, and managing conference room calendars to support efficient daily site operations. Plan and coordinate site-based company events and executive visits of medium to large scale with stakeholders, support functions, vendors, and contracted services. Manage department SharePoint site(s) to ensure information is organized, accurate, accessible, and aligned with team operating needs, including document control and version management. Drive adoption of new tools, processes, and change initiatives by coordinating implementation efforts and supporting stakeholder alignment across functions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in related field or discipline and/or 5+ years of relevant experience
Knowledge and skills necessary to implement effective site operational functions as well as evaluate and recommend corrective actions/processes within multi-disciplined research environments.
Excellent leadership, self-management, and organizational skills; able to manage workload, set personal and team priorities and adjust as needed.
Ability to think strategically, as well as translate and execute a strategy to an innovative and implementable plan.
Ability to effectively communicate and partner with key stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the RNA/LNP modality and associated drug development (process, analytical, preclinical development) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional coordination across operational forecasting, procurement, and day-to-day operational logistics to enable efficient departmental execution.
Serve as a key liaison to internal partners to maintain site operations and business continuity.
Manage communications, department SharePoint, and culture initiatives to promote alignment, engagement, and consistent execution across the department.
Partner on budgeting, resource planning, capital equipment planning, and operational forecasting to support effective decision-making and business operations management.
Lead the execution and coordination of purchase orders along with internal workflows, documentation, and shipping logistics with key stakeholders to support timely procurement, accurate material handling, and efficient operations.
Serve as the liaison to key internal groups essential to maintaining site operations and departmental business continuity including, but not limited to, Global Security, office and laboratory Business Technology Services, Procurement and Operational Excellence, and Scientific Operations and Services.
Support interdepartmental (cross-site) and site-specific culture initiatives to strengthen employee engagement and align with enterprise priorities and organizational values.
Coordinate internal communications, leadership updates, and organizational announcements by managing communication calendars and distribution plans to ensure timely message delivery across appropriate channels.
Ensure all communications are clear, consistent, and aligned with organizational standards, brand guidelines, and key messaging priorities.
Manage front-office operations, including coordinating visitors, restocking breakrooms, and managing conference room calendars to support efficient daily site operations.
Plan and coordinate site-based company events and executive visits of medium to large scale with stakeholders, support functions, vendors, and contracted services.
Manage department SharePoint site(s) to ensure information is organized, accurate, accessible, and aligned with team operating needs, including document control and version management.
Drive adoption of new tools, processes, and change initiatives by coordinating implementation efforts and supporting stakeholder alignment across functions.