Manager, Manufacturing (Biologics Operations)

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Purpose:

Provide leadership, support, and management of the manufacturing shifts and functions within
Biologics Manufacturing in the areas of resource planning and management, workflow and training,
decision making, cost management and employee/business development initiatives.
Build and maintain strong collaborative inter and cross functional relationships to meet
manufacturing deliverables in the areas of production, quality, safety, and financial demands of the
function.

Major Responsibilities:

• Provide direction and resource planning for existing production and new product introduction to meet manufacturing deliverables
• Ensures manufacturing deliverables in the areas of resource, materials, equipment and process performance are met
• Equip team with a positive and safe work environment to ensure manufactured product complies with quality and safety standards
• Develop and manage personnel through hiring, managing performance, and talent development
• Coach the team for growth by being the role model. Drive confidence through changes and various priorities
• Leads and influences cross functionally to seek the best outcomes for Bio Manufacturing
• Develop, manage, and control department operational expenses and budget to meet financial goals
• Provide technical knowledge to support sound decision making
• Trends key performance measures to drive growth and strategic continuous improvements to meet the site business strategies and priorities

• Degree in Biologics or Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Minimally 8 years of relevant experience in biologics manufacturing operations and at least 3-4 years of Supervisory/management experience.
• Proven leadership skills, alongside coaching and mentoring
• Cross functional collaboration skills
• Strategic thinking skills
• Experience with regulatory inspections
• Demonstrated verbal and communication skills

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