Job Description

Director, Manufacturing


Singapore, sg

Function:

Operations

Job Type:

Full-time Job ID: R00133912



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.







Provide leadership and management of the Biotech plant facility to ensure optimal plant operations

in throughput, quality, cost competitiveness, safety, and compliance. Champion incoming production

and technology transfer activities to bring Biotech operations to full commercial operations.

Manage biotech manufacturing operations to achieve and maintain high-volume, high-quality products in a cost efficient, business and cGMP compliant manner Realize and achieve key performance metrics such as safe plant operations to meet safety goals and targets, on time delivery, demand schedule and product quality right first time Lead, guide and develop the Biotech Operations team and support groups in Biotech site by providing in depth knowledge and guidance in manufacturing and regulatory requirements, including cGMP's, regulatory and quality issues to achieve fully compliant operations Develop and sustain a highly flexible and motivated business unit team. Set direction, strategies, champion innovation, and continuous improvement within the department to take the Biotech Operations function and support functions in Biotech site to successively higher performance platforms Lead in the systems development of business, quality, safety, process and personnel recruitment, development and succession in Biotech Operations department and support groups in Biotech site Undertake operational management of department resource requirements, business requirements, budget, operation reviews and long-term planning processes. This includes coordination with support functions such as production planning, purchasing, warehouse, quality, HR, finance, and IT Partner with site management team to develop business and organizational direction, design, and execution of management strategies Champion EHS, Business Compliance, cGMP, and all other compliance-related matters, where applicable Demonstrates accountability and responsibility for EHS and Energy performance and compliance through active participation and support of AbbVie's EHS program. These responsibilities includes: + Comply with all safety rules and procedures
+ Communicate to all employee at least semi-annually on EHS issues
+ Provide recognition to employees for positive EHS actions
+ Attend safety council meeting on a regular basis
+ Perform EHS tours at least every six months for environmental, health and safety concerns
+ Ensure operations compliant with applicable environmental laws, regulations, permits, licenses, approvals,

and requirements
+ Complete and required EHS management training
+ Ensure EHS actions related to incidents (injuries, illnesses, environmental incidents) and audit findings (EHS audits, Loss Prevention, and external audits/inspections) are addressed in a timely fashion
+ Promote awareness of issues related to environment, health, safety, energy, and process safety at site

level
+ Provide departmental resources for implementation of process safety management system
+ Demonstrate commitment to continual of process safety performance
+ Review process safety performance and commit for performance improvement



Qualifications



Degree in Engineering, Science or Pharmacy 10+ years manufacturing experience including pharmaceutical mammalian cell culture biotech manufacturing operations 5+ years supervisory experience at managerial level Able to drive bottom line results throughout organization Visionary and strategic in approach Excellent influence management, communication, negotiation, motivation, and organization skills Strong people manager who can coach, develop others, and manage team dynamics such as conflict resolution, change management Able to work effectively in teams across departments and with all levels of employees to achieve positive outcomes


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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