AbbVie
Manorhamilton, Ireland
Description
- Clearly define and communicate the departmental goals, to provide cost effective products as part of the AbbVie Class A supply chain system;
- Maximise the effectiveness of plant and personnel assets at AbbVie, to return the maximum return on investment to AbbVie International;
- Control and report critical departmental performance metrics, including departmental budgets;
- Adopt and nurture a culture of continuous improvement, both of business processes and personnel development;
- Ensure the necessary controls are in place to ensure excellence in regulatory, safety and environmental compliance;
- Maximise the potential of all personnel, by successful career development planning and by encouraging an atmosphere of involvement, open communication and effective teamwork;
- Understand the sites business requirements as defined by the Site Director and Divisional Management;
- Builds strategic partnerships to further departmental and organizational objectives. Interacts internally and externally with executive level management, outside regulatory agencies, customers, vendors and/or suppliers;
- Makes and executes support function decisions with a strategic perspective in response to operational requirements;
- Directs and controls the activities and budget of functional areas;
- Support the implementation of business excellence, tools to support on-going continuous improvement initiatives;
- As a key member of the Manufacturing Leadership Team, sponsor and deliver on Operational Excellence Programs and Initiatives.
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree: In Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a relevant degree in a similar Engineering or Scientific discipline.
Job/Technical Skills
- 5-8 years plus of Background in engineering/manufacturing, with relevant experience of batch processing, automation, technical transfers, commissioning and validation in the pharmaceutical industry;
- 5-8 years plus of Detailed knowledge of cGMP and regulatory requirements relating to the pharmaceutical industry. Previous experience/involvement with EMEA and FDA inspections in an API Manufacturing facility;
- 5 years plus of Experience of start-ups and/or new product introductions to pharmaceutical facilities. Must be able to lead these activities in a start-up environment;
- 5 years plus of Demonstrated project management skills, including the ability to deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and meeting the predefined quality requirements;
- 2 years plus of direct people management experience;
- 3 years plus of Clear understanding of the performance metrics which drive a manufacturing organisation, including utilisation, variances, and costs;
- Total combined minimum years of experience required 5 – 8.