Senior Program Manager

AbbVie•Worcester, IL

About The Position

The ME&C (Manufacturing, Engineering & Contracting) Program Manager is an experienced leader responsible for managing large global projects across disciplines and multiple manufacturing locations. This person has previous project management experience and is working on expanding into managing various projects. This individual provides leadership and coordinated project management for all manufacturing and/or technical activities needed to ensure successful tech transfer and commercialization of the assigned products by integrating the efforts of R&D, PDS&T, Quality, Supply Chain, Regulatory. This position specifically supports Oncology programs and will require Biologics experience. After product launch, this individual is responsible for managing the capacity strategy for the product, assurance of supply programs and cost reduction initiatives across the network.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, science, or closely related discipline, or equivalent technical experience plus demonstrated competence
10+ years of combined experience in positions related to process development, project management, engineering/process support and manufacturing
Must have strong knowledge of GMP Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Validation, Engineering, CMC technical development and pharmaceutical regulations
Must have demonstrated organizational and planning skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must have demonstrated strong project management skills with successful delivery of projects
Must be able to effectively facilitate the resolution of complex scientific, technical, analytical and business issues across functional lines
Plant experience a must

Nice To Haves

PMP certification a plus
Proficiency in multiple languages a plus

Responsibilities

Assemble and lead matrixed cross-functional teams comprised of scientist and engineers responsible for all operational aspects of process development, manufacturing, quality assurance and quality control spanning multiple sites
Implement site transfers, new indications, new presentations and lifecycle projects for on market programs on time and within budget for Oncology biologics programs
Proactively identify and drive technical and project plan related issues to closure by working with all relevant functional lines and effectively troubleshooting and driving decisions
Manage multiple projects concurrently, operating with minimal supervision
Understand project drivers, requirements, scenarios and options. Proactively drive development of contingency and/or risk mitigation plans.
Manage competing timelines and make difficult decisions regarding priorities among projects.
Effectively communicate and present project status to Operations senior management and stakeholders
Accountable for setting program and project plans, including timelines and expenses, that meet business and organizational objectives and ensuring those plans are achieved.
Define budget requirements and report monthly actuals, LBE, and Plan/LRP schedules per financial schedule