Senior Director, Manufacturing Strategy

AbbVie•North Chicago, IL

1d•$206,500 - $393,000

About The Position

The Senior Director, Manufacturing Strategy plays a pivotal role in shaping the long-term direction of the organization's global manufacturing operations across the entire ME&C network. This leader is responsible for envisioning and executing strategies that maximize operational effectiveness, foster innovation, and ensure alignment with ME&C, Operations and AbbVie goals. The Senior Director, Manufacturing Strategy will lead a group of professionals responsible for developing and implementing strategic initiatives to optimize manufacturing operations, drive efficiency, and support business growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Science or Engineering. MBA is preferred.
Strong technical knowledge and operational experience in GMP manufacturing, Quality operations, CMC development and pharmaceutical regulations is required.
Significant experience (15+ years) in manufacturing operations, strategy, or related leadership roles.
Proven track record of developing and implementing manufacturing strategies.
Demonstrated strong planning and project management skills while 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 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

MBA is 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 the ME&C site selection and make buy processes
Establish goals, metrics, and KPIs to monitor progress and ensure successful implementation of strategic projects.
Stay updated on industry trends and regulatory requirements to maintain competitive advantage and compliance.
Manage the ME&C LRP processes for the SVP of Manufacturing, ensuring robust plans, assumptions and financials are established for success of ME&C
Partner with the 5 regional Strategy Directors, establishing standards and alignment with overall ME&C strategy
Evaluate contingency plans and risk management strategies.
In collaboration with the finance teams, develop appropriate tools, performance indicators and decks that enable monitoring and control of financial performances at senior leadership level.
Partnering with Regional ME&C Vice presidents and Site Heads to develop and implement regional initiatives to achieve network objectives