Senior Director, Manufacturing Strategy

AbbVie • North Chicago, IL

3d • $206,500 - $393,000

About The Position

The Senior Director, Manufacturing Strategy shapes the long-term direction of AbbVie’s global manufacturing operations across the ME&C network. This leader develops and executes strategies to maximize operational effectiveness, foster innovation, and align manufacturing operations with ME&C, Operations, and AbbVie goals. The role leads a group of professionals responsible for strategic initiatives that optimize manufacturing operations, drive efficiency, and support business growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Science or Engineering.
• Strong technical knowledge and operational experience in GMP manufacturing, Quality operations, CMC development, and pharmaceutical regulations.
• 15+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, strategy, or related leadership roles.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing manufacturing strategies.
• Strong planning and project management skills, including managing large, complex programs in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong strategic thinking and leadership skills.
• Strong communication, organization, analytical, presentation, and people skills.
• Demonstrated experience in a global and multicultural 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

• MBA preferred.
• Direct pharmaceutical or biologics experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global manufacturing strategies across all ME&C sites to support business objectives and growth initiatives.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, operations, quality, supply chain, and engineering teams to ensure integrated global manufacturing plans.
• Manage ME&C site selection and make-buy processes.
• Establish goals, metrics, and KPIs to monitor progress and implementation of strategic projects.
• Stay updated on industry trends and regulatory requirements to maintain competitive advantage and compliance.
• Manage ME&C LRP processes for the SVP of Manufacturing, ensuring robust plans, assumptions, and financials are established for ME&C.
• Partner with the five regional Strategy Directors, establishing standards and alignment with the overall ME&C strategy.
• Evaluate contingency plans and risk management strategies.
• Collaborate with finance teams to develop tools, performance indicators, and presentations to monitor and control financial performance at the senior leadership level.
• Partner with Regional ME&C Vice Presidents and Site Heads to develop and implement regional initiatives that achieve network objectives.

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