EPD Product Flows Expert
Abbott Laboratories · Basel
EPD Product Flows Expert
Abbott | Established Pharmaceuticals Division
At Abbott, we believe people can live fuller lives through better health. Every day, our medicines and technologies help millions of people around the world manage health conditions, overcome barriers to care, and achieve better outcomes.
Within our Branded Generics business, we provide trusted, high-quality medicines to more than 18 million people daily across Latin America, Asia-Pacific, India, and other emerging markets. Our portfolio spans areas including Women's Health, Gastroenterology, Cardiometabolic Health, CNS & Pain, and Respiratory Care, helping address some of healthcare's most pressing needs.
About the Opportunity
Primary Job Function:
- Govern EPD's global product flow framework, ensuring financial, tax, customs, trade compliance, and supply chain requirements are reflected in efficient and compliant physical and financial product flows.
- Serve as the subject matter expert for product flow design and supply chain network considerations, supporting strategic sourcing decisions, new product introductions (NPI), biosimilars, samples, and commercial portfolio expansion.
- Coordinate the evaluation, approval, documentation, and communication of new product flows and flow changes across global, regional, and local stakeholders.
- Maintain and continuously improve product flow governance, databases, tools, and processes to ensure accurate documentation, financial compliance, and transparency across the EPD supply chain network.
- Lead and execute cross-functional supply chain projects related to product flow optimization, network changes, warehouse and distribution setup, compliance requirements, process improvements, and operational efficiencies.
- Provide guidance, training, and expert support to Supply Chain Operations and other functions on product flow models, operational processes, and implementation requirements.
Core Job Responsibilities:
Product Flow Governance & Compliance
- Develop and maintain product flow governance documentation, processes, and communication materials.
- Maintain the global EPD Product Flow Database and related master data, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
- Manage the end-to-end approval process for new product flows and modifications to existing flows.
- Ensure compliance with Abbott policies and external requirements related to transfer pricing, tax, VAT, customs, trade compliance, and legal entity structures.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for product flow-related inquiries across the organization.
- Support sourcing decisions, supply chain network optimization initiatives, and portfolio expansion projects.
- Maintain landed-cost analyses and scenario evaluations to support business decision-making.
- Assess operational, financial, compliance, and service implications of alternative supply chain network configurations.
Product Flow Council (PFC)
- Organize, facilitate, and lead Product Flow Council meetings.
- Review, assess, and present proposed product flows and supply chain network changes.
- Drive stakeholder alignment across Supply Chain, Finance, Tax, Customs & Trade, Quality, Regulatory, Legal, Commercial, and Operations functions.
- Monitor execution of approved actions and ensure timely implementation of decisions from a Supply Chain Operations perspective, including master data setup, pricing, plant extensions, transportation lanes, and related operational requirements.
Project related (linked to flows or other SC ops related projects)
- Lead Supply Chain Operations projects and workstreams related to product flow changes, network optimization, warehouse transitions, relabeling activities, product launches, biosimilars, and operational improvements.
- Drive the operational implementation of approved product flow and network changes, ensuring operational readiness, compliance, business continuity, and seamless execution.
- Define and manage implementation plans, timelines, deliverables, risks, and stakeholder alignment for Supply Chain Operations activities.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and execute key operational deliverables related to master data, transportation, customer service, warehousing, systems, and distribution.
- Track project progress, milestones, risks, dependencies, and timelines, ensuring appropriate governance and timely execution of Supply Chain Operations activities.
- Provide regular status updates, risk assessments, and recommendations to senior leadership, project sponsors, and key stakeholders.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, service performance, compliance, and cost optimization.
Samples related
- Provide guidance on sample-related logistics, inventory movement, and compliance requirements.
- Flow Determination for Samples
- Biosimilar Samples (TMT, Registration/Submission, Commercial) - coordination with the TPM on sample availability, documentation, service PO request
NPI related, including Biosimilars
- Act as the Supply Chain Product Flow lead for NPI projects, including biosimilars and portfolio acquisitions.
- Coordinate product flow setup and supply chain execution requirements for product launches, onboarding activities, and implementation projects.
- Ensure readiness of all operational supply chain elements, including product flows, transportation validation, transportation lanes, warehouse setup, systems, and related master data.
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure successful launch execution and uninterrupted product supply.
Minimum Experience / Training Required:
Experience & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 5-10 years of experience in pharmaceutical supply chain, distribution, transportation, and logistics operations.
- Experience in customs and trade compliance within a regulated pharmaceutical environment.
- Strong understanding of pharmaceutical supply chain processes, business operations, and end-to-end supply chain functions.
- Proven project management experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives.
- Experience with ERP and supply chain systems, including SAP ECC, SAP APO, TrackWise, Planisware, and DARIUS.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Visio, and Power BI.
Skills
- Strong project management, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and drive effective decision-making.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, influencing, and negotiation skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions, regions, and organizational levels in a matrix environment.
- Proven ability to lead change, drive continuous improvement, and successfully deliver complex initiatives in dynamic business environments.
- Deep knowledge of supply chain operations, distribution, transportation, customs/compliance, and third-party logistics.
- Ability to coach, develop, and inspire teams while fostering collaboration and operational excellence.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to anticipate risks, adapt to changing business needs, and deliver high-quality results.
Attitudes & Behaviors
- Proactive, self-motivated, and results-oriented, with strong ownership and accountability.
- Detail-oriented and committed to quality, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
- Resilient, adaptable, and effective under pressure and ambiguity.
- Collaborative team player with strong judgment, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Positive "can-do" attitude, persistence, and drive to achieve business objectives.
- Strong intercultural competence and ability to work effectively in global environments.
Languages
- Fluent English (written and spoken).
- Additional language skills (e.g., French, German, Spanish) are an advantage.
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters and help people to live a healthier and full life, grow your career, and learn, be your true self. You will have access to:
- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of
- Competitive compensations and benefits
- A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
- A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
- A challenging position in a fast-growing crisis independent industry
- To become part of a dynamic, highly educated, highly skilled, and motivated team
- Flat hierarchies, open appreciative mentality, and efficient, constructive lines of communication
- Multi-national environment, where we foster the development of our talents within the enterprise
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
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