Director, Regional Strategy

Job Description

Responsibilites

• Planning and execution of regional strategic / complex programs, including projects with business, financial, organizational, compliance and cultural impact.
• Coordinating sites leadership in the definition of key projects, implementation strategies and timeline, including building master plans to ensure sustainability and success.
• Communicating program requirements, priorities and decisions, regularly and effectively.
• Leading and directing multiple cross-functional teams for the implementation of the programs, managing strategy, execution, and budget.
• Evaluating contingency plans and risk management strategies. Leading team discussions to resolve issues and ensure alignment throughout program execution.
• Support to Europe ME&C VP and Site Directors in preparation of business plan as well as LRP discussions.
• Coordinating volumes data collection and alignment on splits over plan / LRP with sites and rest of the network.
• Coordinating Europe region reviews and discussions.
• Partnering with Site Directors to develop and implement regional initiatives to achieve network objectives.
• Developing in collaboration with the finance teams appropriate tools, performance indicators and decks that enable monitoring and control of financial performance at senior leadership level.
• Support plants into preparation for S&OOP and business performance reviews.
• Support sites in Operational Excellence and Business Excellence deployment initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Science or Engineering; MBA is preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge and operational experience in GMP manufacturing, Quality operations, CMC development and pharmaceutical regulations is required.
• Demonstrated diverse expertise in API / bulk substance / OSD / sterile fill finish.
• Demonstrated strong planning and project management skills while managing large, complex programs in the pharmaceutical industry.
• 10+ years of industry specific experience.
• Strong strategic thinking and leadership skills.
• Strong communication, organization, analytical, presentation, and people skills.
• Demonstrated experience in a global and multi-cultural environment.
• Proven ability to resolve conflicts across cross-functional teams and technical experts.
• Ability to understand technical aspects of complex systems and guide cross-functional and detailed technical discussions during critical problem-solving exercises.

Additional Information

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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