Associate Director, Aesthetics Strategy & Operations PCS

AbbVie; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 269,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie, in Allergan Aesthetics, seeks an Associate Director, Strategic Planning and Operations Aesthetics PCS to lead strategic planning and cross-functional operations. You will partner with the PCS VP, drive long-range planning, and oversee key initiatives to ensure on-time milestones and launch readiness.

You should hold a bachelor’s degree (MBA preferred) and bring 5+ years in pharma/medical devices, with strong communication, leadership, and program management skills to manage multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required. MBA or Master’s Degree preferred.
• 5+ years pharmaceutical or medical device industry experience is strongly preferred.
• Proven strategic capabilities, organization, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted strategic advisor and operational partner to PCS VP; shape priorities and drive effectiveness.
• Lead franchise planning processes including long-range strategic and financial planning and launch readiness.
• Design and coordinate strategic planning sessions, meetings, and cross-functional forums with clear accountability.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to align on processes, milestones and activities.
• Oversee cross-functional initiatives, ensuring progress, risk mitigation, and escalation when needed.
• Monitor milestones, risks, dependencies, and decisions; establish transparent reporting for accountability.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Matrixed environment

Cross-functional collaboration

Relationship management

Problem solving

Presentation skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or Master’s degree

Job description

AbbVie, in Allergan Aesthetics, seeks an Associate Director, Strategic Planning and Operations Aesthetics PCS to lead strategic planning and cross-functional operations. You will partner with the PCS VP, drive long-range planning, and oversee key initiatives to ensure on-time milestones and launch readiness.

You should hold a bachelor’s degree (MBA preferred) and bring 5+ years in pharma/medical devices, with strong communication, leadership, and program management skills to manage multiple