Project Manager Pharmaceutical Development Combination Products (full-time, permanent)

The job that makes possibilities real in patients' lives. And yours.

The job that helps you get ahead in life. Moving mountains together.

Welcome to AbbVie! As part of an international company with 48,000 employees worldwide and around 3,000 employees in Germany, you will have the opportunity of addressing some of tomorrows unmet medical needs in close collaboration with your colleagues. Are you passionate about improving global health care? Do you want to contribute to improving patients' quality of life through your expertise? In a challenging work environment that offers opportunities of developing and increasing your own skills? Youve come to the right place!

Moving mountains together – as Project Manager Pharmaceutical Development Combination Products (all genders)

The Project Manager is accountable for leading the cross functional team (Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Marketing, Operations, Human Factors, Project Management, and External Partners) in the execution of a portfolio of projects focused on the delivery system constituent parts of a combination product (Devices, Primary Packaging, Accessories, Secondary Packaging, Instructions for Use and Labeling).  The Project Manager ensures that the strategy and plans defined for assigned projects are aligned with the needs of the patient and customer and the business objectives of the CMC and Asset team.  In addition, product development timing and scope need to support plans for CMC gate reviews and each clinical phase. 

Summary of Responsibilities and Accountabilities: The Project Manager will be accountable to the CMC team, the CMC Product Development Director and delivery system Senior Leadership for delivering on the strategy, plans and budget defined for the project portfolio.  

Your tasks and responsibilities:

• Leadership of a portfolio of drug delivery system product development projects
• Tactical and strategic management of external device partners including acting as a key interface, managing the project governance process and forward-looking evaluation of potential partners
• Device financial management including budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning of delivery development expenses
• Representing the R&D organization to cross functional leadership through effective and timely communication
• Ensuring effective use of meetings by clearly defining objectives, agendas, inviting the team members specifically needed and publishing minutes and actions
• Driving continuous improvement on Project/project management processes and tools
• Direct management of project managers with responsibility for device/device constituent development projects 

Management of External Partners:

The Project Manager leads the team in managing the relationship and performance of key external device development partners.   An effective and efficient development partner governance process should be defined and implemented including key interface definition, meeting cadence, schedule performance monitoring, project scope/change control, issue escalation, and financial tracking.   Project risks must be identified and mitigated with the partner throughout the project lifecycle.  The Project Manager will ensure timely and efficient communication regarding partner performance will be provided to the broader AbbVie organization as required.   The Project Manager will work with the AbbVie contracts team and the partner to define and track performance to the Statement of Work.  The Project Manager will provide accurate and timely cost estimates for budgeting and forecasting. 

Impact on AbbVie:

The role of Project Manager has broad influence and impact on the development and launch of AbbVie’s assets when a device/combination product delivery system is required.  These device systems are often technically complex, involve multiple sub-systems, interface directly with the patient, and must meet global requirements.  Typically, external partner management is required.  The Project Manager must represent the R&D function to cross functional leadership through effective communication and use of influence skills