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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.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Provide leadership and direction for a manufacturing unit or operation at a smaller site. Direct a staff of Managers and/or Supervisors across multiple shifts with typically over 30 employees. Interpret site directives and define the manufacturing plan in order to meet production, quality, safety and financial demands of the operation. Coordinate manufacturing activities with the expectation to achieve or exceed key performance metrics. Lead department personnel scheduling and development, building and supporting a culture of high performance. Ensure adherence to policy/procedures impacting operations across quality, materials management, engineering, and EH&S. Responsible for assuring the effectiveness and compliance of the manufacturing unit or operation delivering high levels of customer service and complying with all regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
- Set, direct and control all operational and financial goals, budget and objectives for the manufacturing area assigned; manages spend of >$20MM. Track and trend performance levels and maximize the operations.
- Drive and lead the manufacturing area to meet the site business strategies; accountable for operating expenses, payroll and capital expenditures for manufacturing area projects and programs.
- Recommend and implement business strategies to reduce costs, actively contribute to efforts that adapt and transform the organization to meet changing business needs.
- Assist teams in troubleshooting manufacturing issues; provide technical guidance and direction to cross-functional partners to optimize processes. Ensure staff is provided technical knowledge and training to efficiently produce the highest quality products.
- Collaborate with peers and cross-functional partners to define action plans, timelines and budgets for project and product goals.
- Develop and manage staff through hiring, managing performance, developing talent and providing clear expectations.
- Ensure all labor and equipment performance measures are met. Responsible for completing established goals, prioritizing project work and controlling and coordinating all activities and improvement efforts across manufacturing areas.
- Manage the employee relations climate to ensure that our AbbVie Way is realized and an environment exists where all employees have the opportunity to develop to their maximum potential.
- Coach the managers and supervisors in the area and establish clear expectations with them and all employees regarding responsibilities, goals and behaviors and champion and model exceptional AbbVie performance and talent management practices.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree required in a technical field: advanced degree in a technical field preferred
- 8+ years’ experience including: work as an individual contributor building technical expertise and proved project management skills. Progressively increased responsibility and performance as supervisor, department manager in multiple areas of Operations (Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering etc.)
- Business acumen coupled with functional leadership experience is required to drive high performance in a complex manufacturing operation
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Pharmaceutical experience
- Packaging experience
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
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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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.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Provide leadership and direction for a manufacturing unit or operation at a smaller site. Direct a staff of Managers and/or Supervisors across multiple shifts with typically over 30 employees. Interpret site directives and define the manufacturing plan in order to meet production, quality, safety and financial demands of the operation. Coordinate manufacturing activities with the expectation to achieve or exceed key performance metrics. Lead department personnel scheduling and development, building and supporting a culture of high performance. Ensure adherence to policy/procedures impacting operations across quality, materials management, engineering, and EH&S. Responsible for assuring the effectiveness and compliance of the manufacturing unit or operation delivering high levels of customer service and complying with all regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
- Set, direct and control all operational and financial goals, budget and objectives for the manufacturing area assigned; manages spend of >$20MM. Track and trend performance levels and maximize the operations.
- Drive and lead the manufacturing area to meet the site business strategies; accountable for operating expenses, payroll and capital expenditures for manufacturing area projects and programs.
- Recommend and implement business strategies to reduce costs, actively contribute to efforts that adapt and transform the organization to meet changing business needs.
- Assist teams in troubleshooting manufacturing issues; provide technical guidance and direction to cross-functional partners to optimize processes. Ensure staff is provided technical knowledge and training to efficiently produce the highest quality products.
- Collaborate with peers and cross-functional partners to define action plans, timelines and budgets for project and product goals.
- Develop and manage staff through hiring, managing performance, developing talent and providing clear expectations.
- Ensure all labor and equipment performance measures are met. Responsible for completing established goals, prioritizing project work and controlling and coordinating all activities and improvement efforts across manufacturing areas.
- Manage the employee relations climate to ensure that our AbbVie Way is realized and an environment exists where all employees have the opportunity to develop to their maximum potential.
- Coach the managers and supervisors in the area and establish clear expectations with them and all employees regarding responsibilities, goals and behaviors and champion and model exceptional AbbVie performance and talent management practices.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree required in a technical field: advanced degree in a technical field preferred
- 8+ years’ experience including: work as an individual contributor building technical expertise and proved project management skills. Progressively increased responsibility and performance as supervisor, department manager in multiple areas of Operations (Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering etc.)
- Business acumen coupled with functional leadership experience is required to drive high performance in a complex manufacturing operation
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Pharmaceutical experience
- Packaging experience
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
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.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
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Which biotech & pharma companies sponsor Green Card visas in New Jersey?
New Jersey hosts some of the largest pharma employers in the world that have historically sponsored Green Cards, including Johnson & Johnson (New Brunswick), Merck (Rahway), Novartis (East Hanover), Bristol Myers Squibb (Princeton), and Sanofi (Bridgewater). Smaller biotech firms concentrated in the Princeton and Parsippany corridors also file permanent residency petitions, particularly for specialized scientific and regulatory roles where the talent pool is limited domestically.
Which cities in New Jersey have the most biotech & pharma Green Card sponsorship jobs?
The Princeton and Raritan Valley area is the most concentrated hub, with major campuses from Bristol Myers Squibb, Janssen, and others nearby. Rahway hosts Merck's global headquarters. East Hanover and Florham Park attract Novartis and other mid-size pharma operations. Bridgewater and Parsippany round out the central corridor. Newark and Jersey City see activity mostly in biopharma services and contract research organizations rather than primary R&D.
What types of biotech & pharma roles typically qualify for Green Card sponsorship in New Jersey?
Roles that most commonly receive Green Card sponsorship in New Jersey biotech and pharma include research scientists, computational biologists, regulatory affairs specialists, clinical research associates, pharmacovigilance analysts, biostatisticians, and process development engineers. These positions typically require advanced degrees and highly specialized expertise, which supports the employer's case under EB-2 or EB-3 categories. Manufacturing quality and CMC roles also see sponsorship activity at larger New Jersey sites.
How do I find biotech & pharma Green Card sponsorship jobs in New Jersey?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. You can filter by New Jersey, the biotech and pharma industry, and Green Card sponsorship to see roles from employers who have a verified history of sponsoring permanent residency. This saves significant time compared to screening generic job postings manually. Migrate Mate's listings are particularly useful for identifying which New Jersey employers are actively sponsoring right now versus those who sponsor only occasionally.
Are there any state-specific or industry-specific considerations for Green Card sponsorship in New Jersey biotech & pharma?
New Jersey's high concentration of large multinational pharma companies means many employers have established immigration programs and in-house or retained immigration counsel, which can make the sponsorship process more structured than at smaller firms. However, EB-2 and EB-3 priority dates for Indian and Chinese nationals still apply regardless of employer size or state. New Jersey's proximity to FDA offices in the region can be relevant for regulatory roles, but it does not change the underlying federal Green Card process.
What is the prevailing wage for Green Card biotech & pharma jobs in New Jersey?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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