Associate Director, External Manufacturing - Small Molecule
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
