Associate Director, Oncology Program Delivery & Strategy

AbbVie Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

AbbVie in Chicago is seeking a senior Program Manager with a track record in pharma/biotech to drive cross-functional teams (IEST, VBST) and translate asset strategies into executable plans. You will enable governance, optimize team performance, and provide clear narratives for decision forums.

You will partner with GPMs, DST PMs, and planners to ensure timing, risks, and reporting are management-ready, maintaining disciplined tracking and transparent status across the program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, business, or technical field.
• 7+ years in pharma/biotech with cross-functional roles.
• 4+ years enabling cross-functional teams in core functions (Program Management, Commercial, Development, Regulatory, Operations).
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and leadership with ability to articulate strategy across assets and stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication, tailoring messaging across levels.
• Knowledge of program management practices in the pharmaceutical industry.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner to Deliverable Teams, translating strategy into executable plans and providing proactive program management support.
• Drive cross-functional alignment, improve decision-making, and ensure focused, disciplined execution with the right SMEs involved.
• Demonstrate stakeholder management to improve cross-functional alignment and execution discipline.
• Partner with GPMs and DST PMs to ensure governance readiness and high-quality inputs for governance forums.
• Monitor project health, team performance, and readiness to escalate or resolve issues quickly.
• Proactively identify, communicate, and manage asset timelines and risks with strategic tradeoffs in mind.
• Craft clear storylines and communications for stakeholders and governance, adjusting messaging for audiences.
• Maintain disciplined tracking, reporting, and risk management for subteam execution.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication skills

Program management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

AbbVie in Chicago is seeking a senior Program Manager with a track record in pharma/biotech to drive cross-functional teams (IEST, VBST) and translate asset strategies into executable plans. You will enable governance, optimize team performance, and provide clear narratives for decision forums.

You will partner with GPMs, DST PMs, and planners to ensure timing, risks, and reporting are management-ready, maintaining disciplined tracking and transparent status across the program.