Director of Enterprise Optimization & Transformation

AbbVie; Illinois; On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a Director of Optimization & Strategic Initiatives to lead enterprise-wide transformation efforts across Marketing, Analytics, Commercial Operations, and Technology. You will design and implement programs that enhance customer engagement, establish closed-loop performance measures, and drive measurable business impact by integrating people, process, data, and governance.

The role requires 10+ years in analytics or strategy, strong executive communication, and proven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MPH, MS, or related discipline) preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in analytics, business strategy, commercial operations, marketing excellence, management consulting, transformation, or related functions.
• Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional strategic initiatives.
• Strong business acumen with ability to connect strategy, operations, analytics, and execution.
• Experience in organizational transformation, change management, and process optimization.
• Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive alignment across diverse functions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with experience leveraging data to drive decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise and franchise-level strategic initiatives that improve commercial effectiveness, customer engagement, and organizational performance.
• Translate enterprise strategies into actionable roadmaps, operating models, governance structures, and measurable business outcomes.
• Serve as a thought partner to senior leaders in evaluating business opportunities, identifying capability gaps, and developing transformation strategies.
• Build business cases and executive recommendations that support investment decisions and organizational change initiatives.
• Champion adoption of new ways of working and foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Drive implementation and ongoing optimization of LOOP capabilities across brands and therapeutic areas.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Analytics & data-driven decisions

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Change management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA/MPH/MS preferred

Job description

AbbVie is seeking a Director of Optimization & Strategic Initiatives to lead enterprise-wide transformation efforts across Marketing, Analytics, Commercial Operations, and Technology. You will design and implement programs that enhance customer engagement, establish closed-loop performance measures, and drive measurable business impact by integrating people, process, data, and governance.

The role requires 10+ years in analytics or strategy, strong executive communication, and proven