Program Manager, Clinical Supply Chain Management (all genders) (full-time, regular)
- Employer
- AbbVie
- Location
- Ludwigshafen, Germany
- Posted date
- Oct 15, 2026
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- Discipline
- Clinical, Manufacturing & Production, Clinical Research, Supply Chain
- Required Education
- Bachelors Degree
- 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 at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
People. Passion. Possibilities. Three words that make a world of difference.
More than a job. It's a chance to make a real difference.
Welcome to AbbVie! As part of an international company with 57,000 employees worldwide and around 3,500 employees in Germany, you will have the opportunity of addressing some of tomorrows unmet medical needs in close collaboration with your colleagues. Are you passionate about improving global health care? Do you want to contribute to improving patients' quality of life through your expertise? In a challenging work environment that offers opportunities of developing and increasing your own skills? Youve come to the right place!
Together, we break through – as Program Manager, Clinical Supply Chain Management (all genders)
The Program Manager, Clinical Supply Chain Management’s primary responsibility is to manage the clinical supply chain for early phase (uncomplicated) compounds. The completion of clinical trials is the rate-limiting step for filing of new drug applications and, ultimately, to product commercialization. The on-time initiation, uninterrupted conduct, and completion of clinical studies is dependent on the timely delivery of clinical supplies of top quality to the clinical sites.
Make your mark:
Define and implement a global clinical supply strategy, in conjunction with mentor or experienced Drug Supply Manager
Ensure all clinical supplies (early phase, affiliate studies, and IIS) are delivered on time, on budget and of top quality with no studies interrupted or delayed due to clinical supplies
Define and manage external budget for compounds (comparators, co-meds, over-encapsulation, depots, and importation costs)
Represent the clinical supply chain on Integrated Evidence Strategy Teams (IESTs)
Participate and contribute to Product Presentation and Device Strategy Team (PPDST) meetings
Define API and drug product requirements and delivery dates to support the clinical supply chain
Matrix management of Clinical Supply Project Managers (CSPMs) supporting the global clinical supply chain
Allocate bulk drug product to CSPMs, minimizing wastage
Lead the recovery of clinical supplies during a product recall, support the evaluation and approval of non-medical complaints (NMCs), exception reports and recalls
Qualifications
This is how you make a difference:
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Pharmacy or Science
5-7+ years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry
Demonstrated understanding of the overall drug development process
Experience in project management, planning, forecasting, budgeting
Excellent interpersonal, team, and leadership skills
Sound knowledge of GxP
What we offer you:
with a diverse work environment where you can have a real impact
with an open corporate culture
with an attractive salary
with an intensive onboarding process with a mentor at your side
with flexible work models for a healthy work-life balance
with a corporate health management that offers comprehensive health and exercise programs
with company social benefits
with a wide range of career opportunities in an international organization
with top-tier, attractive development opportunities
with a strong international network
At multiple times, we have been globally recognized as a "Great Place to Work" and we are proud to provide our employees with the flexibility to maintain a healthy work-life balance. We take our impact on the environment and our communities seriously and therefore focus on giving something back on a regular basis. We are committed to equality, equity, diversity and inclusion (EED&I) – a commitment that is fundamental to us. This includes appreciating different perspectives, creating an inclusive culture and treating all employees with dignity and respect.
At AbbVie, your individual contributions count – help us move mountains together. Be a part of our success, grow with us and accomplish more than you could have imagined. Sounds like the perfect career opportunity for you? We look forward to receiving your application! All you need is a complete CV – we will discuss everything else with you in person.
Any questions? Feel free to email talentacquisition.de@abbvie.com – we look forward to hearing from you!
Additional Information
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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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.
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