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Director, API Manufacturing

AbbVie
North Chicago, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Apr 2026

About the role

Company Description

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 – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on XFacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedIn and Tik Tok.

Job Description

Provide leadership and direction for the API manufacturing operation of a large site delivering multiple products, technically complex products, and in support of new product introductions, readiness for launch. Direct a staff of ·Has 4 direct reports and will have approximately 70-80 indirect reports including exempt and non-exempt FTEs, leading multi-shift, multi-department areas to meet production, quality, safety and financial demands of the operation. Manage all plant manufacturing activities and key performance metrics. Lead financial controls and cost management for teams in the site/unit. Lead personnel scheduling and development, within a culture of high performance. Drive adherence to policies/procedures in operations across quality, materials management, engineering, and EH&S; collaborate cross-functionally to ensure these practices drive optimal patient outcomes. Assure effectiveness and compliance of the manufacturing site while delivering high levels of customer service and compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

  • Create operational and financial goals, budgets and objectives for the assigned manufacturing area. Manage budget of typically $60MM or more, ensure performance levels to maximize operations.
  • Drive and lead the assigned manufacturing area to meet the site business strategies; accountable for operating expenses, payroll and capital expenditures for manufacturing area projects and programs.
  • Guide development and implementation of business strategies to achieve budget expectations as well as drive cost reduction efforts; implement actions to adapt and transform the organization in order to meet changing business needs.
  • Apply a high level of scie

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