Senior Program Manager

Purpose

The ME&C (Manufacturing, Engineering & Contracting) Program Manager is an experienced leader responsible for managing large global projects across disciplines and multiple manufacturing locations. The role supports Oncology programs and requires biologics experience.

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, and Regulatory.

After product launch, the manager is responsible for managing the capacity strategy, ensuring supply programs, and driving cost reduction initiatives across the network.

• Assemble and lead matrixed cross‑functional teams of scientists and engineers responsible for operational aspects of process development, manufacturing, quality assurance, and quality control across multiple sites.
• Implement site transfers, new indications, new presentations, and lifecycle projects for oncology biologics programs on time and within budget.
• Proactively identify and resolve technical and project plan issues, troubleshoot, and drive decisions with all relevant functional lines.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently with minimal supervision.
• Understand project drivers, requirements, scenarios and options; develop contingency and risk‑mitigation plans.
• Manage competing timelines and make difficult priority decisions.
• 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.
• Define budget requirements and provide monthly actuals, LBE, and Plan/LRP schedules per the financial schedule.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, or a closely related discipline, or equivalent technical experience.
• 10+ years of combined experience in process development, project management, engineering/process support, and manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of GMP manufacturing, supply chain, validation, engineering, CMC technical development, and pharmaceutical regulations.
• Excellent organizational, planning, verbal and written communication skills.
• Successful delivery of projects with strong project management skills.
• Ability to facilitate resolution of complex scientific, technical, analytical, and business issues across functional lines.
• Plant experience required.
• PMP certification a plus.
• Proficiency in multiple languages a plus.

• The compensation range shown below is the possible base pay compensation the Company will pay for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary by factors including geographic location.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k). This job is eligible for long‑term incentive programs.

Abb Vie is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled.

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