Associate Director, Change Management

Allergan; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Job summary

AbbVie in the Chicago area seeks an experienced Change Management & Enablement Associate Director to drive enterprise-wide finance transformation initiatives, embedding new processes and mindsets across leadership and teams.

You will design integrated change strategies, partner with senior leaders, and measure adoption to accelerate value realization and lasting organizational impact.

Qualifications

• 10+ years leading organizational change, culture transformation, or process adoption initiatives.
• Proven ability to drive behavior change and embed new ways of working in cross-functional environments.
• Experience partnering with senior leadership to influence culture, alignment and decision-making.
• Strong understanding of change management methodologies (e.g., PROSCI, ACMP) and pragmatic application.

Responsibilities

• Lead culture and behavior change initiatives within Finance Transformation programs.
• Partner with senior leaders to model and reinforce desired cultural attributes and adoption milestones.
• Develop and execute integrated change strategies spanning communications, training and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Change management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or Organizational Development

Tools

PROSCI

ACMP

Job description

Company Description

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onLinkedIn,Facebook,Instagram,XandYouTube.

Job Description

Purpose:

The Change Management & Enablement Associate Director plays a critical role in drivingFinance Transformation programs forward as part ofenterprise-wide culture and behavior change to enable sustainable adoption of new processes, ways of working, and operating modelswithin AbbVie Finance.This role goes beyond project delivery to focus on embedding change into the organization’s DNA,ensuring that employees not only adopt new tools and processes, but also embrace the mindsets, behaviors, and cultural shiftsrequiredto sustain transformation.

The individual will lead the design and execution of integrated change strategies that influence leadership alignment, employee engagement, and process adoption,ultimately acceleratingvalue realization and long-term organizational effectiveness.

Responsibilities:

Culture & Behavior Change Leadership

• LeadFinance Transformationinitiatives that drive mindset and behavior change, reinforcing a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and adaptability.
• Partner with senior leaders to model and reinforce desired cultural attributes and ways of working.
• Work with SMEs to translate transformationobjectivesinto clear behavioral expectations and adoption milestones.

Process & Adoption Transformation

• Drive end-to-end adoption of new processes and operating models, ensuring alignment across people, process, and technology.
• Identifyand address barriers to adoption, focusing on sustainable behavior change vs. one-time implementation.
• Embed change into business routines, governance forums, and performance management where appropriate.

Integrated Change Strategy & Execution

• Develop and execute holistic change strategies that integrate communications, training, stakeholder engagement, and reinforcement mechanisms.
• Apply structured change management methodologies to support both large-scale transformations and targeted process improvements.
• Ensure alignment of change activities across cross-functional teams and initiatives.

Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership Alignment

• Build strong, trusted partnerships with senior leaders and project teams to drive alignment, sponsorship, and accountability.
• Conduct stakeholder and readiness assessments to inform targeted interventions.
• Act as a strategic advisor to leaders on navigating organizational change and resistance.

Measurement & Continuous Improvement

• Define and trackadoption, behavior change, and culture metricsto measure success.
• Leverage data and insights to continuously refine change strategies and improve outcomes.

Capability Building & Enablement

• Design and deliver training that supports not just knowledge transfer, butbehavioral and mindset shifts.
• Coach managers and teams to effectively lead and sustain change.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience leadingorganizational change, culture transformation, or process adoption initiatives.
• Proven ability to drivebehavior change and embed new ways of workingin complex, cross-functional environments.
• Experience partnering with senior leadership to influenceculture, alignment, and decision-making.
• Strong understanding of change management methodologies (e.g., PROSCI, ACMP), with ability to apply thempragmatically.
• Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, with the ability toinfluence across all levels of the organization.
• Experience designing and measuringadoption and culture-related success metrics.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Communications, Organizational Development, Education).

Additional Information

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at the timeof this posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin thefuture.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.
• This job is eligible toparticipatein our long-term incentiveprograms.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.The amount and availability of any bonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodifiedat the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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