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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 â€� immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care â€� and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at . Follow @abbvie on ,Ìý,Ìý,Ìý,ÌýÌý²¹²Ô»åÌý.
Purpose
As the Suppliers and Incoming Section Manager, this role is responsible for ensuring that AbbVie Biologics
maintains an Approved Suppliers Program aligned to AbbVie's policies and Regulatory
Requirements, and that all incoming materials received at the site are inspected, sampled, tested and disposition according to established policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Comply with AbbVie policies, plant procedures, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), EMA, and other applicable regulatory agencies cGMP regulations and requirements.
- Implement and maintain the effectiveness of the Quality Systems.
- Develops and strives to achieve impact goals for the department aimed to help meet business objectives. Perform quality assurance activities required to support Biologics manufacturing operations, specifically those associated to Approved Suppliers that are shared between the site and TPM.
- Maintains an Approved Suppliers Program aligned to AbbVie's policies and Regulatory
Requirements. The area is also responsible for all aspects associated to the qualification, documentation and approval of Suppliers - Tracks Suppliers performance and is responsible for the quality and purchased materials performance problems resolution, including investigations documentation, supplier notification documentation, among others. Reports information in Quality Management Reviews.
- Responsible for end results of the Incoming Quality Assurance area. Assures that all incoming materials received at ABL are inspected, sampled, tested and disposition according to established policies and procedures. Provides strategic direction for area of operation and ensures tactical objectives are met.
- 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 personnel issues without direct supervision.
- Conducts business and interacts/ negotiates with external contacts and customers to develop positive business relationships.
- Directs area of responsibility to meet production objectives within planned budgets. Provides input to management for resources needed to construct budget, updates, and changes in financial plan. Manages area supplies and equipment within budgeted amounts.
- Provide support during internal and regulatory inspections.Â
- Have interactions with global teams for events management and to share best practices.Â
Significant Work Activities:
- Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hr day) is required
- Frequent to continuous computer usage (greater or equal to 50% of the workday) is required
- Bachelor's degree in Science or equivalent + 8 years of experience OR Master's degree in Science or equivalent + 6 years of experience OR PhD in Science or equivalent + 4 years of experience.Â
- Previous experience managing supplier quality programs is highly preferred.Â
- Nice to have previous experience in process/ manufacturing of biologics products.Â
- Background managing investigations processes is highly desired.Â
- Must be fully bilingual written and verbal, both in English and Spanish.Â
- Experience leading or managing direct reports is strongly desired.Â
- Exposure to global teams is desired.
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: �
The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. Salary:� $103,500 - $202,000
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),Ìýmedical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.â€�
This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs. �
This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs�
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Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus,Ìýcommission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law. â€�
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AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.â€� Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.Â
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