The Associate Director of Business Excellence is a key strategic role at AbbVie North Dublin, responsible for the execution of site strategy through PMO (Program Management office) and OpEx (Operational Excellence).

In this role, you will collaborate with all departments to spearhead new and innovative processes that drive cost improvements and process optimization, aligning efforts with AbbVie's global standards. The role is pivotal in driving site strategy, stakeholder engagement, and the culture of high performance, quality, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with Site Leadership Team to develop, communicate, and execute site strategy in alignment with AbbVie’s business priorities.
• Project Management: Execute key strategic projects on-site, manage the overall project portfolio, and ensure alignment with business goals and priorities.
• Strategic Partnerships: Build and maintain strategic partnerships with internal and external executive-level management, regulatory agencies, vendors, and suppliers.
• Champion a high-performance, engaged culture through talent development, succession planning, and effective leadership of high-performing teams across Strategy, OpEx, and PMO.
• Continuous Improvement: Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement in business processes and personnel development.
• Operational Excellence: Drive operational excellence through data-driven performance management: set, track, and report on KPIs such as OEE, Cycle Time, Continuous Improvement, Resource Management, Safety, and Quality.
• Lead change management initiatives, ensuring successful adoption of new systems, processes, or technologies.
• Foster a culture of ongoing improvement; provide tools, systems, and coaching to drive site-wide process excellence.
• Compliance: Ensure the department's adherence to regulatory, safety, and environmental compliance, conforming to AbbVie Global policies.
• Goal Setting: Collaborate with the Site Head to set departmental goals, schedules, and timetables.
• Performance Metrics: Control and report critical performance metrics and oversee departmental budgets.

People Leadership:

• Lead the OpEx and PMO teams, providing strategic direction and oversight.
• Team Leadership and Development: Leading program and project managers to maximize personnel potential through career development planning and foster a culture of open communication and teamwork.
• Build, inspire, and retain cross-functional teams capable of delivering strategic and operational goals.
• Support and coach managers/leaders on talent management, performance, engagement, and employee relations.
• Cultivate a proactive, solutions-oriented, and collaborative team environment.
• Formalize and champion a safety-first mindset through visible leadership (GEMBA walks, Safety Walks, cross-functional meetings).