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Associate Director, External Manufacturing - Small Molecule

North Chicago, IL, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-15 → 2026-09-25

Core

Manage global third-party manufacturing (TPM) networks for small molecule products, ensuring supply continuity, quality compliance, and cost-effective lifecycle management.

Role type

Senior IC Associate Director, External Manufacturing

Builds

Small molecule pharmaceutical products for AbbVie

Domain

Pharmaceutical manufacturing / Supply chain

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Global TPM network management, technology transfer, process validation (PPQ), commercialization, lifecycle management, contract negotiation, financial planning, regulatory compliance, cross-functional leadership, risk management

Preferred skills

Advanced degree (MS, MBA), experience in immunology/oncology/neuroscience/eye care

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Negotiate Manufacturing Service Agreements, plan material procurement, coordinate manufacturing/delivery schedules, develop Financial Operating Plans, lead Virtual Operation Teams, review quality trends and process improvements, manage audits and deviations, execute project management for scope/cost/time

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight

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