✦ Luna Orbit — Healthcare & Medical

Associate Director, External Manufacturing - Small Molecule

at AbbVie

📍 Worcester, MA Remote Posted March 10, 2026
Type Not Specified
Experience mid
Exp. Years 10+ years
Education Bachelor's Degree, preferably in science or technical related field. MSc or MBA degree is preferred.
Category Healthcare & Medical

This role involves overseeing third-party manufacturing operations for small molecules, ensuring quality, regulatory compliance, and supply chain efficiency. The position requires strategic leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

  • Negotiate manufacturing agreements
  • Ensure supply chain and procurement strategies
  • Coordinate with technical and quality teams
  • Monitor supplier performance
  • Manage programs and projects

The role requires expertise in supply chain management, project management, quality systems, and regulatory standards within the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry.

The ideal candidate is a senior professional with over 10 years of experience in healthcare manufacturing, supply chain, and quality systems. They possess strong leadership skills and a proven track record in managing third-party manufacturing relationships and regulatory compliance.

Bachelor's Degree10+ years experienceManufacturingProject ManagementQuality SystemsRegulatory Compliance
MScMBASupply ChainFinancial Planning
Microsoft OfficeERP systemsQuality Management Software
Supply Chain ManagementProject ManagementQuality Management SystemsRegulatory ComplianceManufacturingProcess ImprovementFinancial PlanningProgram ManagementSupplier Relationship ManagementNegotiation
Supply Chain ManagementProject ManagementQuality Management SystemsRegulatory ComplianceManufacturingProcess ImprovementFinancial PlanningProgram ManagementSupplier Relationship ManagementNegotiation
LeadershipCommunicationStrategic ThinkingTeamworkProblem-solvingTime ManagementCollaborationDecision Making
Industry Healthcare & Medical
Job Function Manage external manufacturing relationships for pharmaceutical products
Associate DirectorThird Party ManufacturingTPMSupply ChainProject ManagementQuality Management SystemsRegulatory ComplianceManufacturingProcess ImprovementFinancial Operating PlanProgram ManagementSupplier Relationship ManagementNegotiationLeadershipComplianceQuality Systems

Lack of experience in healthcare manufacturing, No experience with regulatory compliance, Less than 10 years of relevant experience, Inability to work remotely

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