Sr Mgr, Validation

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.

Manage the operational strategy of the validations area, ensuring that the plant’s equipment, processes, and systems remain properly qualified and validated according to Allergan standards, regulations, and procedures, as well as actively supporting business growth and continuous improvement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify best practices in resource management to ensure low turnover, maximization of resources, and appropriate results that guide the operational success of the company.
• Negotiate with client areas and external representatives on priorities and tasks regarding validation and associated studies, safeguarding the main interests of the company. 
• Coordinate with different areas regarding plant validation needs for equipment and processes. 
• Identify the competencies of area resources to assign tasks to the personnel in charge, ensuring results and providing appropriate follow-up. 
• Facilitate task completion by providing administrative support, focused training, and specialized courses. 
• Identify improvement opportunities and ensure the professional and personal growth of assigned resources. 
• Participate in the development and implementation of new products and processes. 
• Identify and actively implement process improvements. 
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards. 
• Prepare and manage the assigned budget for the area. 
• Participate in evaluating changes to validated processes. 

Other duties:

• Ensure compliance with corporate and legal EHS requirements and global policies (integrity/ethics, adverse events, etc.) by adherence to applicable policies and internal procedures. 
• All other functions inherent to the position and those assigned by your immediate supervisor. 
• Ensure the motivation of team members by ensuring timely formal and informal reinforcement and recognition of behaviors that promote Allergan’s culture. 

Education and Experience:

• Master’s, Bachelor’s, or Licentiate degree in Industrial, Electrical, Electronic, Electromechanical Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemistry, or related field.
• At least five years’ experience in quality areas, including staff supervision.
• Experience in medical devices industry and validations

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. 

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