About this role
Drive transformational performance delivering Peptide API projects in the United States by adopting best-in-class technology and accelerating timelines. Lead cross-functional capital project execution with strict EHS compliance, cost accountability, and KPI-based governance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team for US strategic peptide manufacturing projects with clear milestones
- Ensure EHS compliance to AbbVie standards with zero incidents or non-conformances
- Develop strategies for concept studies through basic/detailed design and capital procurement
- Direct all phases from business case/Request for Capital through contract negotiation and program execution
- Drive KPIs, risk management, and steering committee governance while coordinating procurement, quality assurance, PDS&T, ME&C, and R&D
Technical Overview
Oversees end-to-end program development from business case/Request for Capital through contract negotiation, cost accountability, and execution (including brownfield development). Applies risk management strategies and introduces AI/digitalization approaches in project management to reduce overall project line-up duration while ensuring best-in-class design and quality conformance.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is an executive-level Project Director who has led transformational Peptide API capital projects in the United States. They deliver complex program milestones with strict EHS compliance (zero incidents/non-conformances), strong cost and contract governance, and proactive risk management while driving KPIs and steering committee reporting across cross-functional teams.
Must-Have Skills
Drive transformational performance in delivery of Peptide API projects in the United StatesLead and manage complex and strategically critical capital projectsResponsible for compliance to AbbVie EHS standards and ensure Zero incidents or non-conformancesDirect all phases of project development from business case/Request for Capital through contract negotiationcost accountability and program executionDevelop and implement comprehensive risk management strategiesDrive KPIs and communicate performance and risks to steering committeesCollaborate with internal teams including procurementquality assurancePDS&TME&C and R&D
Nice-to-Have Skills
Adoption of first-time process technologies and modality with change readiness mindsetIntroduce AI and digitalization in various aspects of project management and developmentCross-functional alignment with Operations and external functions
Tools & Platforms
KPIs (key performance indicators)AI (artificial intelligence)digitalization
Required Skills
Project DirectorPeptide APItransformational performancecapital projectsEHSzero incidentsnon-conformancesconcept studiesbasic and detailed designprocure capital equipmentcontract construction servicesRequest for Capitalbusiness casecontract negotiationcost accountabilityprogram executioncompetitive pricingmanufacturing schedulesbrownfield developmentbest-in-class designscope on or below budgeted costquality requirementsrisk management strategiesKPIskey performance indicatorssteering committeesPDS&TME&CR&Dprocurementquality assuranceAIdigitalizationchange readiness mindsetfirst-time process technologiesmodality
Hard Skills
Transformational project deliveryCapital project managementProject milestone planningCompliance to EHS standardsZero incidents or non-conformances managementConcept studiesBasic and detailed designProcure capital equipmentContract construction services procurement oversightAI and digitalization in project management and developmentBusiness case developmentRequest for Capital (RFC) executionContract negotiationCost accountabilityProgram executionCompetitive pricingManufacturing schedulesBrownfield development project executionBest-in-class designDelivery of scope on or below budgeted costQuality requirements conformanceComprehensive risk management strategiesKPIs to measure and monitor performanceGovernance of strategic projectsSteering committee communicationCross-functional collaboration with procurementquality assurancePDS&TME&CR&DStrategic sourcing strategy development with procurementManaging relationships with procurement (truncated but implied)
Soft Skills
Lead and manage a team of professionalsCross-functional alignment and communicationSeamless execution and deliveryChange readiness mindsetStakeholder management with internal and external functionsFacilitating resolution of processtechnical or quality issuesTop-tier governance and communicationDriving transformational performance
Keywords for Your Resume
Project DirectorPeptide APITransformational performancecapital projectsproject milestonesEHSEnvironmentHealth and SafetyZero incidentsnon-conformancesconcept studiesbasic and detailed designprocure capital equipmentcontract construction servicesRequest for Capitalbusiness casecontract negotiationcost accountabilityprogram executioncompetitive pricingmanufacturing schedulesbrownfield developmentbest-in-class designscope on or below budgeted costquality requirementsrisk management strategiesKPIskey performance indicatorssteering committeesPDS&TME&CR&Dprocurementquality assuranceAIdigitalizationchange readiness mindsetfirst-time process technologiesmodality
Deal Breakers
Must lead complex and strategically critical capital projects for Peptide API delivery, Must ensure compliance to AbbVie EHS standards with zero incidents or non-conformances
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