The Director, Third Party Manufacturing serves as a virtual manufacturing network manager- leading and coordinating teams with overall responsibility and oversight of relationships with external partners that manufacture, package, and test complex pharmaceutical and medical device products for AbbVie Global Operations. This role is responsible to direct, initiate and act as the key decision maker for business-critical strategic decisions for the TPM they manage.

Responsibilities:

• Lead an integrated cross-functional team in the delivery of reliable and compliant supply of bulk manufacturing products and finished products from established Third Party Manufacturers (TPMs).
• Direct all phases of the subcontracted relationship from initiation of the business case through contract negotiation, cost accountability and program execution. Oversee all manufacturing operations performed by third-party vendors, ensuring adherence to company standards, competitive pricing, and production schedules.
• Own the governance process with external partners to ensure overall performance improvement including risk identification and mitigation. Develop and implement comprehensive risk management strategies to mitigate potential issues in the manufacturing processes.
• Support teams in managing existing supplier relationships including participation in business review meetings, contract negotiations, and dispute resolution.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment and efficiency in manufacturing operations. Partner with AbbVie stakeholder groups to facilitate resolution of technical, quality, or supply issue.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing global third-party manufacturing team. Develop teams capable of driving results and business outcomes including supplier adherence to contractual commitments, obligations, and established processes
• Financial stewardship including P&L ownership and overall accountability for adherence to established budget ceilings and attainment of all cost reduction/cost savings targets
• Sponsor sourcing and siting activities for commercialization of new products including evaluation of supplier capabilities, investment requirements, and supply agreement negotiation.
• Develops Long Range Plans that include financials, volumes, headcounts as well as actions necessary to optimize the Third Party Manufacturing footprint.
• Implement standard work and business processes to achieve one way of working across the External Manufacturing team