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AbbVie · 21 hours ago

Sr. Manager, Quality Strategy

AbbVie is dedicated to discovering and delivering innovative medicines to address serious health issues. The Sr. Manager, Quality Strategy and Data Analytics will lead the creation and implementation of the Quality Strategy, ensuring project success and driving efficiency through automation and data analytics.

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Responsibilities

Develop Quality Strategy for relevant scope, in partnership with key stakeholders
Monitor Quality Strategy progress, identify and propose solutions for risks / challenges, and ensure delivery of the Quality Strategy
Develop and manage assigned key project artifacts such as project charters, status reports, work plans, stakeholder engagement plans and decision-making model. Establish project deliverables such as process flow maps, business tools and research analysis
Offer process knowledge expertise to support project decision making, deliverable creation, and provide project management consultation to departmental functions as needed, while being responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Quality policies and procedures
Build and maintain collaborative and trusted relationships at all levels within the organization by understanding business needs and providing exceptional project management leadership to advance strategic priorities
Recommend and implement departmental improvement initiatives to enhance effectiveness by utilizing methodologies such as Six Sigma, Lean Six Sigma, and Kaizen, while also developing and maintaining data analytics tools and dashboards to proactively identify adverse trends
Strategize with and advise project sponsor/business lead regarding project direction and decisions. Provide strategic project advisory to enable successful outcomes leading to agility and efficiency
Manage the entire lifecycle of projects including driving team accountabilities, addressing project issues/risks, driving effective decision making and delivering status updates/recommendations to function head or senior management
Work with functional leaders to propose new projects to continue to enhance productivity, compliance and efficiencies within their functions. Proactively identify and implement opportunities to optimize project team effectiveness and outcomes
Proactively raise awareness of adverse trends or risks impacting product quality and key site indices (e.g., Quality Index, Perfect Index), and prepare actionable mitigation proposals to the Quality Leadership Team and the Site Leadership Team

Qualification

Quality ManagementData AnalyticsProject ManagementOperational ExcellenceLean Six SigmaQuality Systems KnowledgeAnalytical Problem-SolvingLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree at a minimum, advanced degree preferred or equivalent experience
10+ years experience across Quality Management, Operational Excellence / Continuous Improvement, Data Analytics, Manufacturing and / or Technical Support within the Medical Device, Human Tissue or Pharmaceutical industry
6+ years project management experience and/or operational excellence- methodologies within global companies, working on cross-functional strategic initiatives
Broad knowledge of quality systems and quality operations best practices is required
Demonstrated ability to assess and identify OpEx / Continuous Improvement opportunities
Proven Success in a leadership role with strong leadership/management skills
Strong communication skills, both orally and written, and ability to make agile and decisive decisions
Experience working a global, complex and matrix environment
Strong influential skills and ability to effectively operate in a fast-paced, complex organization, apply strong analytical problem-solving skills, and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills
Extensive project planning and management experience including successful implementation of business and technology initiatives

Preferred

Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
Lean Six Sigma certification(s) preferred
Prior experience identifying and implementing automated / AI-drive solutions is preferred

Benefits

Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)
Short-term incentive programs
Long-term incentive programs

Company

AbbVie is a biopharmaceutical company focused on immunology, oncology, neuroscience, virology, and aesthetics. It is a sub-organization of AbbVie.

H1B Sponsorship

AbbVie has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (273)
2024 (190)
2023 (225)
2022 (284)
2021 (186)
2020 (186)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$15B
2024-02-27Post Ipo Debt· $15B
2023-03-08Post Ipo Equity· $0.25M
2012-12-20IPO

Leadership Team

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Robert Michael
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
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Micah Bregman
Vice President, Global Strategy and Pipeline, Allergan Aesthetics
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