Manager, Sourcing Operations Discovery

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead interaction with Service Providers and represent AbbVie's interest by supporting externalized early discovery pre clinical projects.
• Strategically coordinate analytical development work packages that are outsourced to external and internal service providers within the given project timeline in close collaboration with the internal project team.
• Maintain service provider monitoring and pro-actively drive identification, and qualification of new external partners.
• Prioritize activities and work with different areas towards standardized, compliant, and effective outsourcing processes.
• Collaborate in a global team with internal and external interfaces.
• May negotiate the scientific aspects of agreements and actively participates in their review and approval.
• Contribute to the planning and adherence of project budget in partnership with business area managers and finance.
• Develop and execute external sourcing strategies aligned to Genetic medicine priorities.
• May mentor a team of one or more colleagues and guide those individuals.
• BS or equivalent education with typically 10 or more years of experience or MS or equivalent education with typically 8 or more years of experience preferably in a GMP-regulated environment.
• This position requires an individual who is self-motivated, self-reliant, hard-working, detail-oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced global team environment with demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Competency with software programs, including MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word
• Strong attention to quality and details when exercising organizational, documentation and communication skills
• Proven flexibility to deal with changing timelines and shifting work priorities.
• Scientific or genetic medicine background is strongly preferred.
• Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
• 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 long-term incentive programs.
• 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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Benefits

Additional Information

The Outsourcing Manager is the single point of contact for the internal project development teams, QA, business operations and the external service provider. Maintains the overview and strategically plans global outsourcing activities to meet pipeline needs and given development timelines and budget. Continuously challenge existing processes together with internal and external interfaces to increase effectivity. Demonstrate mastery of organizational, documentation and communication skills.

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