Purpose:
Provide leadership for the capital planning and strategy development aspects of the Global Engineering function. This includes leading the development of ongoing capital investment strategy for the global manufacturing network (IME) and oversight of the capital planning processes for all of AbbVie Operations. Lead engineering Front End Planning (FEP) activities in support of network strategy development including asset utilization modeling, capital cost estimation, business development deal input, pipeline technology assessment and network scenario development. Provides leadership for and ownership of all capital planning processes within Operations supporting the major financial cycles (Long Range Planning, Annual Plan, Update) to ensure optimal use of Operations capital. Provide recommendations to IME senior leadership on investments to optimize the manufacturing network footprint while maintaining Assurance of Supply and geographic balance. Remain abreast of emerging technologies and the state of the industry to inform network LRP strategy. Establish and maintain appropriate relationships with external engineering, architectural and peer organizations to facilitate benchmarking and incorporation of best practices into Global Engineering business processes. Provide project management, direction and oversight to the Global Engineering Programs department. Coordinate facility and utility projects to ensure adherence to AbbVie Standards and Specifications. Develop resource plans for approved projects and make recommendations regarding use of internal and/or external resources for projects/facility planning, design and execution. Establish and maintain appropriate relationships with external engineering and construction organizations, including Architect/Engineering, Construction Management, Consulting and Contractor firms, in order to meet project design, schedule, cost and quality requirements. Manage and leverage common engineering systems.
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