Global Director, Learning & Knowledge Management

AbbVie Inc.; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 161,000 - 305,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Mobility stipend

Job summary

AbbVie Inc. is seeking a Director of Learning and Knowledge Management to design and execute a global learning strategy across Operations.

The role partners with senior leadership to deliver scalable programs, drive knowledge sharing, and ensure compliance and operational excellence. The position requires 10+ years in L&D or knowledge management within regulated industries, with strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or certification preferred.
• 10+ years in training, learning & development or knowledge management in regulated industries.
• Global or cross-regional initiative leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of compliance, quality, regulatory requirements.
• Ability to build partnerships and lead organizational change.

Responsibilities

• Shape priorities and translate the global vision into Learning and Knowledge Management roadmaps.
• Lead design, prioritization, deployment and continuous improvement of initiatives with cross-functional teams.
• Oversee high-impact learning programs across Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain and other priorities.
• Develop, deliver and lifecycle-manage role-based learning and onboarding solutions.
• Design scalable Knowledge Management practices for knowledge capture and transfer.
• Lead change management and governance with HR, Quality and Operations partners.
• Define KPIs and measurement framework for learning portfolio impact.

Skills

Adult learning

Digital learning

Knowledge management

Change management

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree

Job description

AbbVie Inc. is seeking a Director of Learning and Knowledge Management to design and execute a global learning strategy across Operations.

The role partners with senior leadership to deliver scalable programs, drive knowledge sharing, and ensure compliance and operational excellence. The position requires 10+ years in L&D or knowledge management within regulated industries, with strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration.