AbbVie · Worcester, MA

Manager, Business Operational Excellence at AbbVie — Worcester, MA

Full-timeWorcester, MAPosted 2026-07-15Apply on SmartRecruiters

Full job description

Manager, Business Operational Excellence, AbbVie Bioresearch Center Inc., Worcester, MA (5 days a week on site).

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead initiatives to reduce operating costs, enhance efficiency, & minimize errors across organization.
  • Drive execution of improvement projects by leveraging Lean Six Sigma tools & guiding cross-functional teams through all project stages.
  • Responsible for data-driven analysis, stakeholder engagement, & effective coordination to ensure timely achievement of measurable results.
  • Provide training & mentorship in Business Excellence practices to support organizational objectives.

Education & Experience

Must have a Master's in bio(chemical) engineering, life sciences, regulatory affairs related to drugs, biologics, medical devices or life sciences or other life sciences-related discipline & 3 years of experience driving operational improvements within the pharmaceutical &/or medical device industry.

Of experience required, must have at least 3 years:

  • driving operational excellence in pharmaceutical &/or medical device manufacturing processes in a QA, QC, project management &/or engineering role; &
  • (ii) working cross functionally with manufacturing stakeholders to drive manufacturing/operational improvements & resolving complex scientific, technical, analytical &/or business issues.

Alternatively, would accept a Bachelors in bio(chemical) engineering, life sciences, regulatory affairs related to drugs, biologics, medical devices or life sciences or other life sciences-related discipline & 5 years of experience driving operational improvements within the pharmaceutical &/or medical device industry.

Of experience required, must have at least 5 years:

    With either combination of education & work experience, must have completed at least Six Sigma Green Belt Certification. Will accept any suitable combination of education, training or experience. Work experience may be gained concurrently.

    Salary Range: $175,282 - $208,500 per year.

    Apply online at https://careers.abbvie.com/en or send resume to Job.opportunity.abbvie@abbvie.com. Refer to Req ID: REF49865K

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