Director, CMC Strategy & Asset Development

BioSpace; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Long-term incentive programs

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a Director, CMC Product Development to unite scientific insight and enterprise leadership across late discovery through clinical development and transfer to commercial manufacturing. You will lead the CMC team on the Asset Strategy Team, shaping integrated strategies and guiding investment decisions with senior leaders and external partners.

The role demands building credibility, navigating complexity, and mentoring other CMC leaders while managing risk and timelines across

Qualifications

• Significant pharmaceutical development experience with strong interdisciplinary CMC expertise.
• Ability to lead and influence matrixed teams and establish trust with executives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication translating complex science to strategic decisions.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and ability to navigate ambiguity across development stages.

Responsibilities

• Serve as CMC leader, integrator, and spokesperson on the Asset Strategy Team (AST).
• Lead cross-functional PPDST and CMC teams to align perspectives and decisions.
• Develop and drive the integrated CMC strategy and development plan for complex assets.
• Communicate complex topics clearly, surface risks, and enable informed asset decisions.
• Build relationships across CMC, Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, Operations, and external partners.

Education

Bachelor’s degree with at least 12 years of relevant industry experience

Master’s degree with at least 10 years

PhD with at least 8 years of relevant experience

Job description

AbbVie is seeking a Director, CMC Product Development to unite scientific insight and enterprise leadership across late discovery through clinical development and transfer to commercial manufacturing. You will lead the CMC team on the Asset Strategy Team, shaping integrated strategies and guiding investment decisions with senior leaders and external partners.

The role demands building credibility, navigating complexity, and mentoring other CMC leaders while managing risk and timelines across