Section Manager, Global Labeling Operations

This position has accountability for a team of Managers and Specialists within Global Labeling Operation and includes responsibility for labeling operations for specific products, manufacturing sites and geographic regions. The team also has responsibility for shared label management strategy, packaging, artwork strategy, launch project management, planning and coordination of artwork projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Global Labeling Operations Managers and Specialists.
• Provide strategic and tactical leadership for labeling programs for specific products, brands, geographic regions or packaging sites.
• Own Labeling Operations activities specific to shared label management strategy, packaging, and artwork strategy, launch project management, planning and coordination of artwork projects, forecasting as well as periodic reviews with manufacturing and regulatory partners.
• Deliver a continuous improvement culture and drive initiatives; lead and participate in improvement initiatives and projects.
• Reports and analyzes key department metrics and creates plans to improve performance.
• Drive labeling intelligence with cross functional partners.
• Responsible for effective coordination and collaboration with global cross functional teams to ensure artwork is made available for submissions and production.
• Set clear team goals in alignment with the organizational goals and objectives.
• Responsible for effective planning of resources and management of day-to-day labeling activities.

• Bachelor's Degree in Science, Engineering or Supply Chain with previous experience in Operations, Regulatory or Quality environment.
• Demonstrated capability to work in a complex global environment with direct reports in various countries
• Excellent leadership and people management/development skills are required.
• Proven capability to manage and implement change management programs.
• Ability to interact successfully in a diverse global environment and with senior level
  management to effectively influence and manage change.
• Knowledge of applicable regulations and standards affecting Pharmaceutical, Device, Device/Combo Products, specifically regulations and standards affecting the Packaging and Labeling Quality System.

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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