[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All AbbVie jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abbvie/) · [Search jobs](/search/) AbbVie # Director External Manufacturing Aseptic In North Chicago Il Jid 23637 Director Manufacturing & Production Listed on AbbVie’s official careers site. Listed as of October 18, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on AbbVie’s careers site →](https://careers.abbvie.com/en/job/director-external-manufacturing-aseptic-in-north-chicago-il-jid-23637) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [AbbVie](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abbvie/) / Director External Manufacturing Aseptic In North Chicago Il Jid 23637 ## Job description 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 Purpose: Manage a team of Manufacturing Professionals assigned to Third Party Manufacture (TPM) contracts for small molecule products. Assure that high quality product is manufactured in compliance with local and international regulations, and released and delivered according to the established forecasts, schedules, and cost planned. ### Responsibilities Lead a team of AbbVie TPM Account Managers to Negotiate Manufacturing Service Agreement and amendments, and assure compliance with the terms of the agreements and Assure effective planning and material procurement strategies are in place to efficiently supply TPMs with required materials. Assure global logistics are in place to support all phases of the manufacturing agreement in accordance with Purchasing and Supplier quality expectations. Ensure timely communication to the TPM in all aspects of the product agreement including product forecasts, manufacturing and delivery schedules. Lead the development of Financial Operating Plan, Updates, LRP, and Standard processes, and assure the financial goals are met. Monitor manufacturing performance; apply performance metrics as appropriate and ensure work processes and standards align to deliver product in accordance with AbbVie quality expectations. Assure in coordination with internal AbbVie functional partners that the TPM has the required quality systems and documentation to meet regulatory requirements, follow up inspection responses and commitments. Coordinate with QA, the annual quality management review and periodic audits of the TPM. Assure deviations are properly investigated and product disposition decisions are made in a timely manner. Lead a performance improvement culture & programs across TPMs; guide Account Managers to anticipate and act on ideas to increase efficiency and effectiveness. Coach managers in the organization and establish clear expectations with them and all employees regarding responsibilities, goals and behaviours and champion and model exceptional AbbVie performance and talent management practices. Coordinate routine management reviews and provide on-going communication informing internal and TPM stakeholders of TPM performance against expectations, highlighting issues, actions, and on-going improvements to increase performance at TPMs. Represent Manufacturing as required with internal Brand Teams related to all aspects of the manufacturing process with TPMs and develop and manage staff through hiring, managing performance, developing talent and providing clear expectations. ### Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree required in a technical field: advanced technical degree (Master’s or Doctorate Degree) strongly preferred. 15+ years’ experience including: work as an individual contributor building technical expertise and proven project management skills. Progressively increased responsibility and performance as supervisor, department manager and leader of diverse teams in Operations (Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, etc.) Business acumen coupled with functional leadership experience is required to ensure effectiveness and high performance in a complex operation. Additional Information Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ​ 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 postingbased 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 paymore 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.​ This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs. ​ Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission,incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and untilpaid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law. 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 - to learn more, visit [https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html](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](https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html) ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Jul 10, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 100 days[Apply on AbbVie’s careers site →](https://careers.abbvie.com/en/job/director-external-manufacturing-aseptic-in-north-chicago-il-jid-23637) ## More jobs at AbbVie ### [Associate Director External Manufacturing Small Molecule In North Chicago Il Jid 20441](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abbvie/jobs/4ad17f8ebf409d2052cd/) ### [Associate Director External Manufacturing Small Molecule In Worcester Ma Jid 21697](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abbvie/jobs/b93478c0d0036aa7c0ed/) ### [Associate Engineer Quality Systems In North Chicago Il Jid 34041](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abbvie/jobs/8805af1c88a70ce7479a/) ### [Director Process Engineering Hybrid In North Chicago Il Jid 32835](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abbvie/jobs/f495b066c431683e0d4a/) ### [Director Process Engineering In Cork Co Jid 34184](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abbvie/jobs/80ab882961d2b139e1a9/) ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Project Manager External](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens/jobs/2d79e77b0229bb1193b6/) Siemens ### [Regional Quality Manager – External Manufacturing](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/keurig-dr-pepper/jobs/f2e7e5370fdcd289e111/) Keurig Dr Pepper ### [Project Manager - External SI EA](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens/jobs/38425cc6ca0cfc72d312/) Siemens ### [executive assistant turkiye external temp](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/richemont/jobs/d7efec6d1b56919ef4cb/) Richemont ### [l ecole lecturer external gemologist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/richemont/jobs/155ae9958586cbb6ca71/) Richemont OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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