Central Services Operations Lead

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 Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.

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Welcome to AbbVie!
At AbbVie, we offer you the resources and a global reach to empower your innovative mindset.   From day one, we’ve known it takes teamwork and collaboration to develop the scientific breakthroughs, innovative pipelines, and therapies that change millions of patients’ lives around the world. In short, we know it takes “you” to make those ground-breaking advancements happen. We take pride in serving and supporting our communities and protecting the environment, making a lasting impact that's felt within healthcare and beyond.

We are now recruiting a Central Services Operations Lead to join our diverse Eyecare Manufacturing team in Westport, Co. Mayo.

In this role you will be responsible for managing the production support group, which supports pharmaceutical production in the areas of work preparation, order processing, training and documentation, non-conformity and complaint reports and in maintaining GMP compliance. 

So let’s tell you a little more about this role…just a snapshot

Key Responsibilities:
-    You will lead, coach, mentor and develop your team, building their capabilities and helping them advance their technical and analytical aptitude.
-    You will maintain capacity in line with business needs including the recruitment & management of staff
-    In conjunction with other members of the Management team you will advance the site strategic plan to align with the company’s vison / mission
-    You will support the Central Services Centre’s strategic plan in support of budget, revenue and savings targets
-    You will manage non-conforming KPI’s as required putting in place robust preventive measures and drive the implementation of policies and procedures reflecting industry best practices
-    Be a key stakeholder in the implementation of key projects as agreed with the site leadership team and the Global Operations organization
-    We believe in collaboration so in this role, you will partner with AbbVie Local & Global stakeholders associated with service provisions across Eyecare

So does this role sound exciting? Then read on...

To succeed in this role, you will have the following Education and Experience:
•    3rd level degree in science or pharmaceutical discipline
•    5 + years industry experience
•    Comprehensive working knowledge of a Biopharmaceutical/Pharma/Medical Devices operation
•    Strong technical knowledge and application of concepts, practices, and procedures
•    Good interpersonal and communication skills essential for working across multi-functional teams 
 
So, does this all sound like the right role for you? Then join AbbVie!

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we value bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds to develop innovative solutions for patients and being part of an inclusive work environment.

AbbVie 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.