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Project Manager, New Product Introduction (NPI)

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Location
North Chicago, IL
Posted date
Aug 24, 2026
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Company Description

About AbbVie

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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onLinkedIn,Facebook,Instagram,XandYouTube.


Job Description

Leads Projects related to New Product Introductions (NPI) and New Business Opportunities from AbbVies pipeline or from Third Party Customers. Lead and manage the front end planning, due diligence and technical feasibility assessments of potential new business opportunities resulting from our pipeline or from our relationships with Third Party Customers. The NPI Manager will be customer facing and responsible for all aspects of NPI programs, up to the handover to our site manufacturing and support function teams who will then assume responsibility for ongoing manufacturing.

To accomplish these objectives, the NPI Manager will work with a variety of key functions and stakeholders including: Research and Development, Finance, Regulatory Affairs, Central MS & T, Engineering, Commercial, Brand Teams / Franchise to translate New Product Business Opportunities to the project feasibilities plans (Business Cases).

Responsibilities

  • Lead all aspects of NPI projects from strategic decisions, stakeholder management, scheduling, team meetings, budget, communication, and supplier / customer management

  • Lead and manageateam of 5-8 project managers

  • Responsible for providing technical input, leading to shape the overall strategies for the front end planning, due diligence and technical feasibility assessments for potential New Products Introductions

  • Set and lead NPI Site program strategy including stage and gate meetings, timelines to meet program objectives

  • Works with Site Senior Management in the development and execution of the project development plan and governance body deliverables. Lead Governance Board Meetings

  • Build a team of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and key stakeholders to optimize and maintain the New Product Development Technology Strategy and drive the success of key NPI initiatives

  • Matrix management of a team of site operations personnel assigned to plan, implement and execute NPI projects

  • Develop project team (s), charter, ground rules and project timelines. Develop and execute program-specific project and risk management plans (timelines, milestones, metrics, critical path) ensuring and appropriate escalation as needed.

  • Develop and assess cost and resource projections for potential new business development opportunities and serve as point of contact

  • Ensure consistency and compliance across all aspects of NPI programs

  • Effective NPI projects oversight to ensure on time delivery of project(s) deliverables


Qualifications

  • Minimum B.S. in a related field such as science, engineering, business, etc. or equivalent experience

  • Minimum of 5 years of total Pharmaceutical Industry experience

  • 3+ years of technical transfer and new product launch experience within Pharmaceutical Manufacture environment required, including management of large complex programs and cross-functional teams

  • Strong knowledge in drug development process and pharmaceutical manufacturing process

  • Knowledge of Quality and Supply Chain Systems

  • Proven experience leading teams as a Project and Technical Transfer manager

  • Proficient in project management skills, including budget, finance, cost accounting, and team management


Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law:

  • The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at the timeof thisposting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location,andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin thefuture.

  • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.

  • This job is eligible toparticipatein our long-term incentiveprograms.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.The amount and availability of any bonus,commission,incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless anduntil paid andmay bemodifiedat the Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable 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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