Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. AbbVie is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and delivering innovative medicines and solutions for serious health issues. The TPM Account Manager serves as the primary liaison between AbbVie and Third Party Manufacturers, overseeing contract commitments, supply, capacity planning, compliance, regulatory updates, cost control, delivery performance, and new product launches.
Responsibilities
- Serve as primary contact between AbbVie and Third Party Manufacturer. Must travel to TPM sites and establish meaningful working relationships and understanding of the TPM's capabilities
- Primary AbbVie interface with the TPM
- Ensure that contract commitments are being fulfilled by both parties and resolve when they are not. Involve the appropriate AbbVie resources when issues need to be resolved
- Assure that strategic objectives can be met through TPM capacity analysis versus LRP forecasts. Highlight concerns to required organizations proactively
- Identify potential opportunities to in-source or out-source other products to maximize the benefit to AbbVie. Identify areas of potential consolidation amongst TPM's
- Working with appropriate AbbVie functions, negotiate new and extensions to contracts with the Third Parties. Assure performance metrics are clearly established and included in the terms of the contract. Assure that contracts are aligned with strategic business objectives
- Maintain Third Party Contract information in the Third Party Contract Manufacturing Database(s). Track key dates and milestones and assure they are met or executed
- Identify TPM's for new and existing products. Support new product launches and transfers. Provide key forecasting information to the TPM's and assure that the launch plans can be met
- Develop and maintain a TPM Capability and Due Diligence Database. Maintain worldwide expertise including technology, performance, benefits, weaknesses and capacity
Skills
- BS or BA in Science, Engineering, Operations, Business or equivalent experience
- 5 to 8 years experience in a combination of the following areas: Manufacturing, Program Management, Materials Management, Logistics, QA, Marketing, Business Development or Engineering
- Demonstrated success in financial analysis, negotiations and project management
- Must have excellent Program Management, Presentation, Oral and Written Communication Skills
- Must be team oriented. Able to understand operations and operational/logistical issues
- Must be able to manage multiple accounts simultaneously
- Must have an understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements in relationship to manufacturing and contracts
Benefits
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees
- 401(k) for eligible employees
- Eligibility to participate in the company's long-term incentive programs
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