Join our Talent Pipeline for Manufacturing Supervisor - #1120904

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.

Join our Talent Pipeline!

Thank you for considering a future opportunity with our company! We are currently not actively hiring for this specific role and would love to connect with talented individuals who are interested in potential future positions. By joining our talent pipeline, you will be among the first to be notified when suitable opportunities arise. 

We are building a network of exceptional individuals who possess the skills and experience required for future openings. By submitting your application, you will be added to our talent pipeline and considered for future opportunities. 

Purpose:

• Responsible for providing leadership, support, management, guidance and supervision for the Biologics group to ensure that all day to day activities of operations run smoothly and seamlessly.

• Responsible for assuring that all performance metrics, workload deliverables are completed in alignment with the sites business model.

• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with other team members within the site and departments.

• Responsible for supporting Cell Culture, Central Services and Purification areas.

• Performs general to complex duties in assigned area within the Biologics Production facility.

• Complies with safety requirements, current Good Manufacturing Practices, and Standard Operating Procedures.

• Organize daily and weekly shift activities and direct junior personnel in execution of daily and weekly tasks.

 Responsibilities:

• Operates equipment including Media Preparation, Buffer Preparation and Glass Wash/Autoclaves, bioreactors, inoculum transfers, filtration and chromatography equipment.

• Performs the set-up and sterilization of components and process equipment

• Monitors and adjusts equipment operation

• Coordinates process sampling and routine measurements

• Ensures that data is recorded, activities logged, and processes monitored appropriately

• Interfaces with automated production systems and controls

• Reviews records for completeness and accuracy

• Authors or revises standard operating procedures

• Coordinates activities in the startup and validation of new equipment or new areas

• Trains junior members as a qualified/certified trainer

• Communicates all events/issues with appropriate individuals

• Initiates or implements changes of both physical and written procedures

• Proficient in core and related work processes

• Implements improvements to work processes

• Knowledge of complex technical issues and manufacturing experience in a biopharmaceutical / pharmaceutical or similar environment

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science 

• 8 - 12+ years of relevant experience

• 2+ years of supervisory experience in Biotechnology/Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft and other software packages (SAP, LIMS)

• Experience with cGMP documentation and record maintenance

• Strong problem solving and prioritization skills