Operations Brand Manager
Key Skills
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Established Pharmaceuticals Division (EPD) | Netherlands
Make a Lasting Impact on Medicines That Matter
The Opportunity
What You'll Do
Lead Product Support Activities
- Lead cross-functional product support teams throughout the product lifecycle.
- Coordinate activities across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Development, and Technical Operations.
- Prioritize initiatives that maximize product performance, supply reliability, compliance, and profitability.
- Act as the key Operations contact for assigned products.
Drive Lifecycle Management and Continuous Improvement
- Identify and implement initiatives that improve product margins and operational efficiency.
- Support product lifecycle management activities, including geographic expansions and product improvements.
- Lead operational readiness activities for new product introductions and technology transfers.
- Continuously assess opportunities to enhance product competitiveness and business performance.
Deliver Business and Operational Value
- Develop and execute strategic product plans aligned with business objectives.
- Lead projects that improve quality, supply chain performance, and manufacturing effectiveness.
- Manage project plans, budgets, timelines, risks, and performance metrics.
- Track value delivery through cost savings, operational improvements, and business outcomes.
Ensure Quality and Compliance
- Maintain compliance with GMP requirements and applicable regulatory expectations.
- Contribute to product quality reviews and CMC strategy planning.
- Partner with Quality and Regulatory teams to support ongoing product maintenance activities.
- Proactively identify and mitigate operational and compliance risks.
Influence and Lead Across Functions
- Build strong partnerships across internal teams and external manufacturing networks.
- Present recommendations, project updates, and strategic proposals to senior stakeholders.
- Coach and support team members in a matrix environment.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
What You'll Bring
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent qualification in a scientific, technical, or engineering discipline.
- Extensive experience within the pharmaceutical industry.
- Strong understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing and operations environments.
- Experience leading complex programs and projects across multiple functions.
- Knowledge of GMP regulations and pharmaceutical quality systems.
- Experience working within product lifecycle management, manufacturing, supply chain, development, or technical operations.
Preferred Background
- Pharmaceutical Operations
- Manufacturing Leadership
- Technical Operations
- Product Lifecycle Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Process Development
- Technology Transfer
- Program or Project Management
Leadership Capabilities
- Ability to influence and align stakeholders across a matrix organization.
- Strong strategic and business mindset.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Proven ability to drive change and continuous improvement.
- Talent for developing collaborative, high-performing teams.
What Success Looks Like
- Ensure reliable product supply and operational excellence.
- Deliver meaningful cost savings and margin improvement initiatives.
- Successfully execute product lifecycle management projects.
- Maintain high levels of quality, compliance, and regulatory readiness.
- Deliver projects on time and within budget.
- Build strong partnerships across the organization.
- Enable teams to achieve ambitious business objectives.
Why Join Us?
The base pay for this position is
N/AIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Engineering
DIVISION:
EPD Established Pharma
LOCATION:
Netherlands > Weesp : WHS 02
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Yes, 5 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Not Applicable
Core Responsibilities
The Operations Brand Manager leads cross-functional product support teams to ensure supply continuity, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance. They are responsible for driving lifecycle management initiatives, identifying cost optimization opportunities, and managing project performance across the pharmaceutical product portfolio.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree, PhD, or PharmD in a scientific, technical, or engineering discipline. Extensive experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, operations, and GMP environments is required, along with proven leadership in managing complex cross-functional projects.
About Abbott
Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
Company size: 10,001+ employees
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and www.facebook.com/AbbottCareers, on Instagram @AbbottGlobal, and on X @AbbottNews. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. Terms of Use: https://www.abbott.com/social-media-terms-of-use.html Privacy Policy: https://abbo.tt/privacy