Drug Product Technical Manager
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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 – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com .
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Job Description
We are looking for a Drug Product Technical Manager to join our Technical Operations Team at our API Manufacturing site in Manor Hamilton Road, Sligo. The successful candidate will lead the process engineering and process chemistry group supporting drug product (DP) operations across approximately 4–6 products and new product introductions (NPIs).
This role provides technical expertise in chemistry and chemical engineering, alongside program management support for commercial DP manufacturing and site-wide NPI delivery. The position also plays a key role in monitoring processes and identifying opportunities to improve yield, reduce cycle times, and lower standard product costs through continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
Manage a team of 3–6 direct reports.
Set annual goals, complete reviews, and own growth plans and performance management.
Provide cross-training, mentoring, and guidance to team members.
Operate with significant autonomy while aligning with the Technical Operations Manager
Own technical accountability for 4–6 commercial and NPI products involved in large-scale drug product manufacture.
Provide support for highly complex processes, including chemistry, engineering, and solid oral dose technical requirements.
Lead all new process and validation activities from project start-up through process qualification.
Identify, prioritise, and manage continuous improvement projects; coach technical support engineers and chemists; and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
Prepare process fits, feasibility studies, development work, and operating budgets for future product introductions.
Plan and lead technical transfers for future product introductions.
Support departmental budgeting as delegated by the Manufacturing Manager.
Manage medium-scale capital projects.
Support site strategy and work with internal and external stakeholders to influence product development and transfer.
Promote AbbVie culture within the team and across the department.
Adhere to all EHS & E standards, procedures, and policies.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant science or technical discipline.
People leadership experience with experience managing direct reports.
5+ years’ experience in process chemistry or process engineering within a GMP pharmaceutical environment.
3–5+ years’ experience supporting start-ups and/or new product introductions in pharmaceutical facilities.
Experience in batch processing, technical transfers, commissioning, and validation.
Strong problem-solving skills under pressure, with the ability to assess multiple solutions.
Innovative thinker with a track record of proposing, demonstrating, and implementing new solutions.
High attention to detail, strong compliance mindset, and a results-driven approach.
Strong communication and interpersonal skill
Additional Information
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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