Senior Scientist III Outsourcing Manager, Analytical R&D

Purpose

The Outsourcing Manager is the single point of contact for the internal project development teams QA Business Operations and external service providers.

The position strategically coordinates global outsourcing activities to meet pipeline needs and given development timelines and budget and assumes people-management responsibility for leading and developing a team. Existing processes are continuously challenged and further developed together with internal and external interfaces to increase their effectiveness. The role requires a high level of organizational documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead interactions with service providers and represent AbbVies interests by supporting externalized early-phase development projects.
• Strategically coordinate plan schedule and monitor development work in formulation manufacturing process development and analytics within the given project timelines.
• Maintain an overview and assessment of existing service providers and proactively drive the identification and qualification of new external partners.
• Prepare and file GMP-compliant documents and review analytical service-provider data.
• Prioritize activities and work packages and work with different areas to drive standardized GMP-compliant and effective outsourcing processes.
• Develop and continuously improve appropriate management systems.
• Collaborate in global teams with internal and external partners.
• Obtain and evaluate proposals and support contract preparation.
• Contribute to the planning of and adherence to the budget for assigned projects.
• Contribute to the preparation review and negotiation of technical quality agreements with a focus on analytical requirements.
• Lead and develop a team and ensure compliance with GMP training requirements.

Qualifications :

• Senior Scientist I Requirements: Bachelors Degree or equivalent education and typically 10 years of experience Masters Degree or equivalent education and typically 8 years of experience PhD 0-4 years experience (preferably in pharmaceutical development in a GMP-regulated environment).
• Senior Scientist II Requirements: Bachelors Degree or equivalent education and typically 12 years of experience Masters Degree or equivalent education and typically 10 years of experience PhD and 4 years of experience required (preferably in pharmaceutical development in a GMP-regulated environment).
• This position requires an individual who is self-motivated self-reliant structured conscientious detail-oriented and able to work successfully in a fast-paced global team environment.
• Competency with software programs including MS Excel PowerPoint and Word.
• Strong organizational skills assertiveness and demonstrated problem-solving skills with strong attention to quality and detail when exercising organizational documentation and communication skills.
• Proven resilience reliability and flexibility in dealing with changing timelines and shifting work priorities.
• Very good teamwork and communication skills when collaborating with global teams and internal and external interfaces.

Additional Information :

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. 
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation holidays sick) medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs. 

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 commission incentive benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion consistent with applicable 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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Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time