Provide a focal point for existing and new products manufactured for AbbVie under contract by Third-Party Manufacturers (TPMs), or for products manufactured by AbbVie on a contract basis for Third-Party Customers (TPCs). This role may support pharmaceutical products, combination products and medical devices.
Act as the primary interface between the customer or manufacturer and the appropriate AbbVie support areas. Establish effective communication and working relationships with Third Parties and AbbVie functions, including Legal, MTS, R&D, Materials Management & Logistics, Marketing & BD, QA, Regulatory, MNO, AbbVie manufacturing plants and Program Management. Ensure the proper supply of materials from the TPM or to AbbVie’s Third-Party Customer and manage commitments stipulated in the applicable contracts.
Provide leadership for assigned accounts, including compliance, regulatory updates, capacity planning, cost reductions and control, delivery performance and contract management. With input from the manager, negotiate contract extensions and new contracts.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary contact between AbbVie and Third-Party Customers or Third-Party Manufacturers. Travel to TPM/TPC sites and build productive working relationships, including an understanding of the TPM’s capabilities and/or customer needs.
- Serve as the primary AbbVie interface with executive management at TPMs and TPCs.
- Ensure contract commitments are fulfilled by both parties, and resolve issues when they are not. Engage the appropriate AbbVie resources as needed.
- Assess TPM capacity against long-range plan (LRP) forecasts to determine whether strategic objectives can be met. Proactively communicate concerns to the appropriate organizations.
- Identify opportunities to in-source or out-source products to maximize benefit to AbbVie, as well as opportunities to consolidate work among TPMs.
- Work with appropriate AbbVie functions to negotiate new and extended contracts. Ensure performance metrics are clearly established and included in contract terms, and that contracts align with strategic business objectives.
- Maintain Third-Party Contract information in the applicable contract manufacturing database(s). Track key dates and milestones and ensure they are met or executed.
- Identify TPMs for new and existing products. Support new product launches and transfers, including pharmaceutical products, combination products and medical devices. Provide key forecasting information to TPMs and ensure launch plans can be met.
- Develop and maintain a TPM Capability and Due Diligence Database. Maintain worldwide expertise on TPM technology, performance, benefits, limitations and capacity, including capabilities relevant to combination products and medical devices.
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