Project Manager, New Product Introduction (NPI)
- Employer
- AbbVie
- Location
- North Chicago, IL
- Posted date
- Sep 28, 2026
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- Discipline
- Marketing, Product Development/Management
- Required Education
- Masters Degree/MBA
- Position Type
- Full time
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Job Details
Company Description
About AbbVie
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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onLinkedIn,Facebook,Instagram,XandYouTube.
Job Description
Leads Projects related to New Product Introductions (NPI) and New Business Opportunities from AbbVies pipeline or from Third Party Customers. Lead and manage the front end planning, due diligence and technical feasibility assessments of potential new business opportunities resulting from our pipeline or from our relationships with Third Party Customers. The NPI Manager will be customer facing and responsible for all aspects of NPI programs, up to the handover to our site manufacturing and support function teams who will then assume responsibility for ongoing manufacturing.
To accomplish these objectives, the NPI Manager will work with a variety of key functions and stakeholders including: Research and Development, Finance, Regulatory Affairs, Central MS & T, Engineering, Commercial, Brand Teams / Franchise to translate New Product Business Opportunities to the project feasibilities plans (Business Cases).
Responsibilities
Lead all aspects of NPI projects from strategic decisions, stakeholder management, scheduling, team meetings, budget, communication, and supplier / customer management
Lead and manageateam of 5-8 project managers
Responsible for providing technical input, leading to shape the overall strategies for the front end planning, due diligence and technical feasibility assessments for potential New Products Introductions
Set and lead NPI Site program strategy including stage and gate meetings, timelines to meet program objectives
Works with Site Senior Management in the development and execution of the project development plan and governance body deliverables. Lead Governance Board Meetings
Build a team of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and key stakeholders to optimize and maintain the New Product Development Technology Strategy and drive the success of key NPI initiatives
Matrix management of a team of site operations personnel assigned to plan, implement and execute NPI projects
Develop project team (s), charter, ground rules and project timelines. Develop and execute program-specific project and risk management plans (timelines, milestones, metrics, critical path) ensuring and appropriate escalation as needed.
Develop and assess cost and resource projections for potential new business development opportunities and serve as point of contact
Ensure consistency and compliance across all aspects of NPI programs
Effective NPI projects oversight to ensure on time delivery of project(s) deliverables
Qualifications
Minimum B.S. in a related field such as science, engineering, business, etc. or equivalent experience
Minimum of 5 years of total Pharmaceutical Industry experience
3+ years of technical transfer and new product launch experience within Pharmaceutical Manufacture environment required, including management of large complex programs and cross-functional teams
Strong knowledge in drug development process and pharmaceutical manufacturing process
Knowledge of Quality and Supply Chain Systems
Proven experience leading teams as a Project and Technical Transfer manager
Proficient in project management skills, including budget, finance, cost accounting, and team management
Company
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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
We are AbbVie. A global Fortune 500 biopharmaceutical company creating life-changing medicines and first-in-kind solutions that make a real difference in people’s lives.
Our 50,000+ employees across geographies, disciplines, and therapeutic areas put impact at the core of every decision. With over $50B invested in R&D since our founding in 2013, we’re always focused on helping people and communities thrive for generations to come.
- Phone
- 1-800-255-5162
- Location
- 1 North Waukegan Road
North Chicago
Illinois
60064
