Associate Director, Biopharma Innovation & Strategy Hybrid

AbbVie; North Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie is hiring an Associate Director, Innovation, to partner with leaders across AbbVie to optimize the value of our portfolio of current and future assets. The role requires driving strategic initiatives, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering data-driven recommendations that support AbbVie’s mission to improve patient outcomes.

The position is based in North Chicago, IL or South San Francisco, CA with a minimum of three days onsite hybrid work and 25% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 6+ years of experience with a Bachelor's, 4+ with a Master's, and 2+ with a Doctorate.
• Professional consulting experience within biotechnology and/or pharmaceuticals preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills; able to lead meetings with mid/senior management.
• Experience managing large projects within a complex matrixed pharmaceutical organization.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end strategic innovation and execution on AbbVie’s highest priority assets in partnership with Asset Strategy Team.
• Support strategic initiatives addressing mission-critical questions and future success.
• Lead modules within cross-functional initiatives; drive problem-solving and distill recommendations.
• Monitor external trends and help determine AbbVie’s response.
• Help communicate our strategy across AbbVie.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Advanced degree (PhD/MD/PharmD/MBA) preferred

Job description

AbbVie is hiring an Associate Director, Innovation, to partner with leaders across AbbVie to optimize the value of our portfolio of current and future assets. The role requires driving strategic initiatives, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering data-driven recommendations that support AbbVie’s mission to improve patient outcomes.

The position is based in North Chicago, IL or South San Francisco, CA with a minimum of three days onsite hybrid work and 25% travel.