Purpose:

　　To produce API product material as per organizational needs in line with all relevant compliance requirements. To lead and facilitate the safe operations of the API manufacturing team in a pharmaceutical processing facility in line with all safety, regulatory and operational requirements.

　　Responsibilities:Supervision and execution of pharmaceutical processing activities in the API building and support locations, to meet clearly stated operating objectives. Daily reporting on the status of all operations and support activities.

　　Responsible for verification and update of manufacturing control system transactions accurately and in a timely fashion.

　　Maintaining oversight and control on non-production activities as area owners, this includes maintenance and project works. Ensuring accountability on the activities owner on house-keeping, equipment reinstatement and proper handover.

　　Act as key point of technical contact for API Business Unit. Shift supervisors and technicians report directly to this role.

　　Resolves operations/project issues by working with team members, project customers, and others as appropriate.

　　Responsible for driving operations excellences and Key operations targets including OEE where applicable.

　　Ensure the execution of pharmaceutical processing activities in the API building and support locations, to meet clearly stated operating objectives.

　　Responsible for manufacturing compliance with all safety, environmental and quality related SOPs.

　　Drive safety improvements and initiatives across the operation.

　　Ensure successfully review, amendment and implementation of changes to SOPs and managing CAPAs.

　　Liaise with the relevant departments & customers in the introduction and execution of NPIs Projects

　　D evelop direct reports by securing appropriate training, assigning progressively challenging tasks and managing mid-year and annual reviews.

　　Assist in the identification, implementation and execution of key API and Site Strategies.

　　Schedules human and material resources within a department or section in conjunction with near-term plans to ensure their availability; carries out operations within an established budget

　　Academic Qualifications

　　Degree, Masters or PhD in Life Sciences or a Process/ Chemical Engineering discipline.

　　Job/Technical Skills

　　M inimum of 5 years’ experience in batch processing, automation, commissioning, and validation in an FDA/HPRA regulated industry. Detailed knowledge of cGMP and regulatory requirements relating to the pharmaceutical industry is required for this role.

　　Relevant experience as a technical leader in either a process engineering, formulations, and technical transfers capacity.

　　Experience of start-ups and/or new product introductions to pharmaceutical facilities. Ability to lead & project manage these activities.

　　Demonstrated project management skills, including the ability to deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and meeting the predefined quality requirements.

　　Exposure to supply chain & schedule delivery in a manufacturing environment.

　　M inimum of 1-year previous experience of supervising a team environment with active participation in proactive improvement programs.

　　Suitable direct supervisory experience or training.

　　Able to perform 12-hours shift work

　　Cognitive/Business Skills

　　Requires a high level of attention to detail and mental concentration, to ensure accuracy and total compliance with procedures.

　　Ability to develop and/or identify new work processes and the improved utilization of human and material resources within the assigned area or related departments; facilitates others' participation in the continuous improvement program; investigates and solves problems that impact work processes and personnel within a unit or department. \

　　Results driven, attention to detail and always ensure accuracy and total compliance with procedures.

　　Always demonstrates the highest levels of integrity and a strong work ethic.

　　Strong communication skills in both verbal and written

　　Strong interpersonal skills are require

　　AbbVie is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community, and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status.