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AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Xand YouTube.
Job Description
Will typically serve as the head of the laboratory operations for the plant. Responsible for management of the QC Laboratory organization which may include management of Managers, Supervisors and Analysts. Manages a business unit consisting of one of the following disciplines: API Laboratory Operations, Finished Goods Laboratory Operations, Raw Material/ In-Process Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Support Operations, and Laboratory Continuous Improvement/Compliance Operations.
Responsibilities
Manage a team of Managers, Supervisors and Lab Analysts. Is responsible to hire, lead and develop team members to ensure that the department has the appropriate talent and level of performance to meet business objectives. Assure training and development of subordinates. Assist subordinates in problem solving. Identify and resolve people issues without direct supervision.
Assure conformance to all government and corporate regulations. Responsible to develop, provide, defend, persuade Corporate/Plant practices with outside organizations. Routinely meet with regulators (FDA & EU) and customers to ensure no interruption in business due to compliance issues.
Directs area of responsibility to meet production objectives within planned budgets. Provides input to manager for resources needed to construct budget, updates, and changes in financial plan. Manages area supplies and equipment within budgeted amounts.
Establish and execute plans and commitments consistent to Development, Manufacturing, Customers and Business needs.
Conceives, designs, conducts, and advanced independent scientific research activities per strategic business needs.
Ensure research activities/projects are on track per business needs and established timeline.
Develop, negotiate, finalize timeline and cost estimates for projects and/or service contracts to support business operations and/or external customer’s needs.
Conceives, design, and executes projects related to the strategic needs of the business operations.
Provide timely testing or execution of in-process, raw materials, intermediates, API, finished goods, continuous improvement initiatives, QA training, laboratory equipment validation and stability depending on area of responsibility.
Applies advanced technical writing skills to prepare project protocol, and final reports to support product registration and/or business needs.
Conducts business and interacts/ negotiates with external contacts and customers to develop positive business relationships.
Qualifications
Required - BS degree in Science or equivalent and 10+ years of relevant experience OR
Master's degree in Science or equivalent and 8+ years of relevant experience Preferred - PhD in Science or equivalent and 6+ years of relevant experience.
Must be experienced and demonstrate high level of technical skill in technical lab operations and good understanding of related business.
Related knowledge in Product Quality, Quality Control Lab Operation and Regulatory requirements is required.
Ability to work independently to meet operational goals and business needs.
Ability to develop, design, execute and manage complex research programs.
Ability to make operational and business decisions with minimum direction from immediate manager. Must have knowledge and skill in personnel management, and develop and managing budget.
Ability to interact and establish positive interaction with internal/external customers.
Shows broad understanding of the issues relevant to technical/science and business.
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law:
The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at the timeof this posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin the future.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.
This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentiveprograms.
Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.The amount and availability of any bonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodifiedat the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.
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.
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irvine, CA, 92713, US
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