Director, Technical Centre
About the role
About AbbVie
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical support for Unit Dose and Multi Dose process-related issues and investigations.
- Drive process development and yield improvements.
- Manage Drug Substance introductions and monitor core processes.
- Oversee performance activities and requalification standards.
- Support bioassay teams with bioanalytical investigations.
- Track and analyse process investigations, adapting for improvements.
- Support in the adaptation of API and excipient changes.
- Facilitate label, adhesive, and packaging changes.
- Offer technical support for plastics moulding processes.
- Lead initiatives in process validation, facility requalification, and sterilization qualifications.
- Oversee cleaning and computer system validations.
- Spearhead NPI introductions focusing on the neurotoxin and biologic pipelines
- Collaborate with global CMC teams and PDDs on NPI transfers and regulatory filings.
Additional Responsibilities
- Foster a strong safety culture and support due diligence activities.
- Engage with Global PM teams and support ASQ projects.
- Manage the Biolab process development lab.
- Drive digital initiatives and technical strategic planning.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in a Relevant Discipline (Masters/Ph.D. in Engineering, Science, or Technology is a distinct advantage).
- Extensive Drug Product experience is an essential requirement for this role.
- Proven leadership and people management experience across various levels and departments - leader of leaders.
- Experience in end-to-end Product Transfer and launch phases, with strong regulatory
- knowledge.
- Exceptional collaborative, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Over 10 years of experience in pharmaceutical technical or relevant roles.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment, with adaptability to manage unexpected constraints.
Additional Information
At AbbVie Westport, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a collaborative and innovative environment. We invest in our people, support career development, and empower our teams to deliver excellence in everything we do. Join us and help shape the future of healthcare through engineering innovation and operational excellence. AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
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