Associate Dir, Pharma BD & Acquisitions – Strategic Deals

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 142,000 - 269,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) match and long-term incentives

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking an Associate Director, Program Management & Business Development to lead strategic due diligence, evaluation, and cross-functional initiatives for new product opportunities in the pharmaceutical space.

The role guides partnerships and potential acquisitions, overseeing investigations, timelines, budgets, and senior stakeholder communications, with a strong emphasis on financial analysis and negotiation skills to drive value for the organization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in the pharmaceutical industry or related fields.
• Experience in program management, BD, and operations.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional due diligence and assess new program opportunities.
• Oversee evaluation timelines, budgets, and resource planning.
• Support negotiations and partnerships, including potential acquisitions.
• Prepare executive-level summaries and present recommendations to leadership.

Skills

Business Development

Program Management

Negotiation

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial analysis

Communication

Education

Engineering/ Chemistry/ Pharmaceutical Sciences/ Business

MBA (preferred)

Job description

AbbVie is seeking an Associate Director, Program Management & Business Development to lead strategic due diligence, evaluation, and cross-functional initiatives for new product opportunities in the pharmaceutical space.

The role guides partnerships and potential acquisitions, overseeing investigations, timelines, budgets, and senior stakeholder communications, with a strong emphasis on financial analysis and negotiation skills to drive value for the organization.