Director, External Partnerships & Tech Strategy

BioSpace; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

AbbVie seeks an External Business Relations leader to drive strategic interfacing between PDST and outsourcing partners. You will guide technology strategy, assess external manufacturing capabilities, and provide high-level consulting to align partnerships with business priorities.

Responsibilities include building cross-functional relationships, promoting PDST capabilities, and ensuring compliant governance across partner engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 14+ years experience in science-based discipline.
• Master's degree with 12+ years experience in science-based discipline.
• PhD with 6+ years experience in science-based discipline.
• Related manufacturing experience within Parenteral/Aseptic processes.
• Ability to develop effective visualizations of key business and technology concepts.
• Project planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Works with internal and external stakeholders as a technical leader to align solutions with business needs.
• Drives definition of technology objectives and recommends industry-leading solutions.
• Analyzes emerging technologies and translates trends into a technology vision and strategy.
• Establishes and maintains strategic relationships with key stakeholders.
• Leads business planning and strategy meetings with stakeholders.
• Maintains relationships with external partners and ensures business needs are addressed.

Skills

Relationship management

Strategic consulting

Stakeholder management

Technology strategy

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science

Master's Degree

PhD

Tools

Data visualization

Job description

AbbVie seeks an External Business Relations leader to drive strategic interfacing between PDST and outsourcing partners. You will guide technology strategy, assess external manufacturing capabilities, and provide high-level consulting to align partnerships with business priorities.

Responsibilities include building cross-functional relationships, promoting PDST capabilities, and ensuring compliant governance across partner engagements.