Associate Director, Laboratory Automation and Operations

Automation And Laboratory Systems Leader

Company Description : 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.

Job Description : This position has departmental responsibility for providing reliable, safe, and efficient operations and maintenance of AbbVie's automated laboratory systems. Lead the daily operation of automation capabilities through continuous systems monitoring and resolution of issues. Collaborate with stakeholders during new equipment and new process introductions. The Automation and Laboratory Systems leader is responsible for designing and implementing strategic technical capabilities and initiatives to assure consistent service delivery according to departmental needs.

Responsibilities :

• Propose, implement, and sustain the department information and automation systems strategy and roadmap in alignment with department objectives and SM CMC R&D strategies.
• Develop and revise project plans and budgets, work with stakeholders to understand complex problems and focus on bringing issues to resolution.
• Understand current department systems design and partner with key stakeholders to deliver 'future proof' ideas and cutting-edge technology solutions.
• Lead departmental objectives by developing strategic roadmaps for automation and laboratory operations.
• Provide guidance, technical advice, planning, and project management within SM CMC and with outside functions, consultants, and vendors.
• Work closely with the Global BTS organization in the evaluation and implementation of software to enable current and future automation capabilities.
• Ensure technology systems compliance with data security, data integrity, and regulatory standards.
• Establish and execute a lab renovation strategy for SM CMC R&D.
• Establish and manage a high-performing staff by recruiting, training, coaching, and developing employees.
• Assure fulfillment of environmental, health, and safety (EHS) requirements.

Qualifications :

Additional Information :

The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical / dental / vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.

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. US & Puerto Rico only.