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. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.

Job Description

The position strives to achieve the successful implementation of strategic/transformational programs (such as Product Transfers from other AbbVie Sites of from External Parties) related to the Costa Rica Site, leading and leveraging processes, technologies, capabilities, and people.

The position has its reporting line to the Dir Tech Center in close coordination and collaboration with all Site Departments, and Key Corporate Functions per the programs/ projects’ needs.

The position provides strategic direction to its direct reports and to its programs/ projects’ teams.

Manage and coordinate various stakeholders and disciplines to ensure support and successful execution of the assigned transformational program(s). Implement appropriate governance, monitor progress, manage risks/challenges and if required, drive escalation. Coordinate and execute with HR an appropriate Change Management strategy.Define & align the scope, requirements, deployment and timeline for the assigned transformational program(s). Plan and control the program(s) budget while working closely with Finance to ensure spending is in line with expectations.Establish & lead cross-functional workstreams within the assigned program(s) with strong emphasis on facilities, equipment, assembly and inspection methods, training, SAP readiness, supply of raw materials and components.Lead, manage and motivate the program(s) team to achieve the defined objectives. Manage the direct reports’ workload and their performance in execution of projects. Provide them technical and leadership guidance in the delivery of their objectives.Proactively anticipate and remove barriers/bottlenecks, while timely communicating risks and issues to stakeholders.Responsible for compliance with applicable policies and procedures. Ensure quality and effectiveness of key results of major programs/ projects within function through sound design, early risk assessments, and implementation of fallback strategies. Have full awareness of the potential consequences (defects and failure modes) of design changes to established products/ processes.Support  product  development  and  product  improvement  in  the  areas of: design verification,  design  validation,  risk  management,  test  method  validation, process  validation,  process  control,  supplier  qualification,  complaint investigations, CAPA investigations and process improvement.Integrate cross-disciplinary teams to design and/or lead complex experiments, often with multiple variables. Perform detailed analysis and conceptualize solutions. Integrate regulatory and operational needs, assesses cost benefit to determine solutions.Prepare applicable program/ project(s) documentation per the requirements of the Quality System.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electromechanical Engineering, or closely related discipline.Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and other regulatory and safety compliance requirements and guidelines.Minimum 7 years of engineering work experience, preferably in electromechanical medical device development and manufacturing environment.Device manufacturing process design and scale-up including equipment, testing, assembly operations and support systems.Equipment/fixturing and process validation. Proficient  in  English  B2+ (Common  European Framework of Reference for Languages).

Prefered 

Comprehensive project management experience with track record of several successfully completed cross-functional, strategic projects.Design Control Process (ISO 13485 and FDA QSR 820).Microsoft applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, Project).
Additional Information

En AbbVie estamos comprometidos a cultivar una cultura laboral que promueva la inclusión, la diversidad y el crecimiento personal. Reconocemos que nuestro éxito colectivo se basa en el bienestar individual de nuestros colaboradores y es por eso que hemos diseñado un paquete de beneficios pensando en cada aspecto de su vida.

Cobertura Mejorada de Salud y Bienestar: Nuestro personal administrativo goza de un seguro médico y dental integral, asegurando tranquilidad para usted y sus seres queridos.Vacaciones Extendidas: Creemos en el equilibrio entre el trabajo y la vida personal de nuestro equipo administrativo. Por eso ofrecemos días adicionales de vacaciones, más allá de los requisitos legales.Modelo de Trabajo Híbrido Flexible: Para los puestos elegibles dentro de nuestro personal administrativo, adoptamos un esquema de trabajo híbrido que le permite la comodidad de teletrabajar durante dos días a la semana.Seguro de Vida: Asegure el futuro de su familia con nuestra póliza de seguro de vida.Avance Educativo: Invierta en su futuro con nuestro programa de becas disponible para empleados y sus dependientes.Programa de Asistencia al Empleado (EAP): Acceda a apoyo profesional con nuestro EAP integral, que ofrece asesoramiento psicológico, legal y financiero.Servicios de Salud en la Empresa: Benefíciese de la comodidad de contar con un médico de la empresa y servicios de fisioterapia, demostrando nuestro compromiso con su salud y bienestar.Compromiso Comunitario y Social: Haga la diferencia con un día de voluntariado pagado, que le permite contribuir a la comunidad durante el horario laboral de la empresa.Beneficios Especiales de Permiso: Celebre sus logros de vida con días adicionales de permiso por matrimonio y disfrute de su cumpleaños con un día libre.Plan de Compra de Acciones para Empleados: Participe en el éxito de nuestra compañía comprando acciones a un precio especial exclusivo para empleados.Transporte y Comidas Subsidiadas: Disfrute de la facilidad de transporte y de las comidas con nuestros servicios de transporte y cafetería subsidiados.Asociación Solidarista: Únase a una comunidad enfocada en la ayuda mutua y disfrute de los beneficios que conlleva ser miembro.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and 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.

US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html 

US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:

https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html