Director, Strategy & Optimization Initiatives

Allergan; Mettawa (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a Director of Optimization & Strategic Initiatives to lead enterprise-wide optimization efforts and strategic transformation. You will partner across Marketing, Analytics & Performance Excellence, Brand Excellence, Customer Engagement Strategy & Innovation, Medical, Commercial Operations, and Technology teams to drive AI-enabled, data-driven capabilities.

The role focuses on designing and implementing strategic programs that improve customer engagement, accelerate readiness,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree 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 to improve commercial effectiveness and 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.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Data-driven decision making

Strategic thinking

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA/ MPH/ MS or related discipline

Job description

AbbVie is seeking a Director of Optimization & Strategic Initiatives to lead enterprise-wide optimization efforts and strategic transformation. You will partner across Marketing, Analytics & Performance Excellence, Brand Excellence, Customer Engagement Strategy & Innovation, Medical, Commercial Operations, and Technology teams to drive AI-enabled, data-driven capabilities.

The role focuses on designing and implementing strategic programs that improve customer engagement, accelerate readiness,