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Associate Director, External Manufacturing - Aseptic

at AbbVie

📍 North Chicago, IL Remote Posted March 10, 2026
Type Not Specified
Experience lead
Exp. Years 10+ years
Education Bachelor's Degree, preferably in science or technical related field
Category Engineering (Non-Software)

Leads external manufacturing operations, focusing on supply chain, quality, and technical support for aseptic pharmaceutical products, ensuring compliance and efficiency.

  • Manage supplier relationships
  • Oversee manufacturing supply
  • Ensure regulatory compliance
  • Lead process improvements
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams

Involves managing manufacturing supply chains, quality systems, and cross-functional teams in a regulated environment, with a focus on aseptic processes.

The ideal candidate is a senior engineering or manufacturing leader with over 10 years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotech supply chains, especially aseptic processes. They possess strong project management and cross-functional leadership skills to oversee complex manufacturing operations.

Bachelor's Degree in science or technical field10+ years experience in manufacturingengineeringproject managementor quality
MSc or MBAExperience with aseptic manufacturingRegulatory knowledgeSupply chain optimization
Quality Management SystemsProject Management Tools
Supply Chain ManagementManufacturingProject ManagementQuality SystemsRegulatory ComplianceTechnical SupportProcess ImprovementSupplier Relationship Management
Supply Chain ManagementManufacturingProject ManagementQuality SystemsRegulatory ComplianceTechnical SupportProcess ImprovementSupplier Relationship Management
LeadershipStrategic PlanningCommunicationCross-functional CollaborationProblem-solving

Preferred

MScMBA
Industry Pharmaceuticals / Healthcare
Job Function Managing external manufacturing supply chain and quality in pharma
Supply Chain ManagementManufacturingProject ManagementQuality SystemsRegulatory ComplianceProcess ImprovementSupplier Relationship ManagementAseptic ManufacturingTechnical SupportCross-functional TeamsLeadership

Less than 10 years of relevant experience, No experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, Lack of leadership in supply chain or engineering roles

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