Project Manager, New Product Introduction (NPI)
About The Position
Leads projects related to New Product Introductions (NPI) and new business opportunities from AbbVie’s pipeline or third-party customers. The role leads front-end planning, due diligence, and technical feasibility assessments for potential opportunities. The NPI Manager is customer-facing and responsible for all aspects of NPI programs through handover to site manufacturing and support teams, which then assume responsibility for ongoing manufacturing. The role works with Research and Development, Finance, Regulatory Affairs, Central MS&T, Engineering, Commercial, and Brand Teams/Franchise to translate new product business opportunities into project feasibility plans and business cases. It also leads NPI program strategy, governance, project teams, and delivery oversight.
Requirements
- Minimum B.S. in a related field such as science, engineering, or business, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 5 years of total pharmaceutical industry experience.
- At least 3 years of technical transfer and new product launch experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, including management of large, complex programs and cross-functional teams.
- Strong knowledge of the drug development and pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
- Knowledge of Quality and Supply Chain Systems.
- Proven experience leading teams as a Project and Technical Transfer Manager.
- Proficiency in project management, including budgeting, finance, cost accounting, and team management.
Responsibilities
- Lead all aspects of NPI projects, including strategic decisions, stakeholder management, scheduling, team meetings, budgets, communications, and supplier and customer management.
- Lead and manage a team of 5–8 project managers.
- Provide technical input and shape strategies for front-end planning, due diligence, and technical feasibility assessments for potential new product introductions.
- Set and lead NPI site program strategy, including stage-gate meetings and timelines to meet program objectives.
- Work with Site Senior Management to develop and execute project development plans and governance deliverables; lead Governance Board meetings.
- Build a team of subject matter experts and key stakeholders to optimize and maintain the New Product Development Technology Strategy and advance key NPI initiatives.
- Matrix-manage site operations personnel assigned to plan, implement, and execute NPI projects.
- Develop project teams, charters, ground rules, and timelines; develop and execute program-specific project and risk management plans covering timelines, milestones, metrics, and critical paths, with appropriate escalation.
- Develop and assess cost and resource projections for potential new business development opportunities and serve as a point of contact.
- Ensure consistency and compliance across NPI programs.
- Oversee NPI projects to ensure timely delivery of project deliverables.
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
Manager
