Program Manager, MES

AbbVie • Irvine, CA

1d • $109,500 - $208,500

About The Position

The MES Program Manager is an experienced leader who manages large global projects across disciplines and multiple manufacturing locations. The role provides leadership and coordinated project management for manufacturing and technical activities needed to support successful technology transfer and commercialization of assigned products, integrating the efforts of R&D, S&T, Quality, Supply Chain, and Regulatory. After product launch, the role manages product capacity strategy, assurance-of-supply programs, and cost-reduction initiatives across the network.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, science, or a closely related discipline, or equivalent technical experience plus demonstrated competence.
• 10+ years of combined experience in roles related to process development, project management, engineering/process support, and manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of GMP manufacturing, supply chain, validation, engineering, CMC technical development, and pharmaceutical regulations.
• Demonstrated organizational and planning skills, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated strong project-management skills and successful project delivery.
• Ability to facilitate resolution of complex scientific, technical, analytical, and business issues across functional lines.
• Plant experience.

Nice To Haves

• PMP certification.
• Proficiency in multiple languages.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and lead matrixed cross-functional teams of scientists and engineers responsible for operational aspects of process development, manufacturing, quality assurance, and quality control across multiple sites.
• Implement site transfers, new indications, new presentations, and lifecycle projects for marketed programs on time and within budget.
• Proactively identify and resolve technical and project-plan issues with relevant functional teams, troubleshooting and driving decisions.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently with minimal supervision.
• Understand project drivers, requirements, scenarios, and options; develop contingency and risk-mitigation plans proactively.
• Manage competing timelines and make decisions about priorities among projects.
• Communicate and present project status to Operations senior management and stakeholders.
• Set program and project plans, including timelines and expenses, to meet business and organizational objectives, and ensure those plans are achieved.
• Define budget requirements and report monthly actuals, LBE, and Plan/LRP schedules according to the financial schedule.
• After product launch, manage product capacity strategy, assurance-of-supply programs, and network-wide cost-reduction initiatives.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k).
• Eligible to participate in long-term incentive programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior