Global IoT & Logistics Strategy Leader

AbbVie Inc.; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie Inc. is seeking a Global Connected Logistics and IoT Strategy Lead in the United States. The role shapes enterprise capabilities for visibility, protection, sustainability and performance across global logistics networks.

It is an individual contributor role with travel to US and Europe and requires leading global initiatives through requirements, milestones and cross-functional alignment. The successful candidate will bring senior-level experience in supply chain, logistics

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, in preferred fields such as supply chain, logistics, business, engineering, operations, sustainability, information systems or a related field.
• A minimum of eight years of progressive experience in supply chain, distribution, logistics, technology-enabled transformation, program management, sustainability, security or a related discipline.
• Experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives from strategy through implementation in a global or multi-regional environment.
• Experience with shipment visibility, temperature monitoring, connected devices, IoT, telematics, product or freight security, logistics sustainability, carbon reporting, or vendor-managed technology solutions.
• Ability to translate business needs into clear requirements and partner effectively with technology teams on data, integration, system and architecture considerations without requiring hands-on engineering ownership.
• Experience managing external vendors, logistics providers or strategic partners, including performance management, governance and issue resolution.
• Strong stakeholder leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to build alignment across senior leaders, regional teams, functional experts and external partners without direct authority.
• Sound judgment and structured problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate tradeoffs, manage ambiguity and recommend pragmatic paths forward.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information into concise, executive-ready recommendations and updates.
• Working knowledge of project and program management practices, data-driven performance management and change adoption. Familiarity with supply chain platforms, analytics or reporting tools is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Own and continuously develop AbbVie's global connected logistics strategy and multi-year roadmap.
• Lead the assessment of emerging logistics technologies and monitoring solutions; pilot and scale globally where value is demonstrated.
• Partner with BTS and technology partners to turn business requirements into scalable, compliant solutions.
• Manage device, monitoring and technology-provider relationships; oversee annual budget and financial reporting.
• Collaborate with safety and security teams to embed risk-based standards in logistics strategies and deployments.
• Advance sustainability efforts and emissions governance across markets and partners.
• Engage regional teams and senior leaders to ensure accountability and timely decisions.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Program leadership

Cross-functional influence

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Project management

IoT technologies

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

AbbVie Inc. is seeking a Global Connected Logistics and IoT Strategy Lead in the United States. The role shapes enterprise capabilities for visibility, protection, sustainability and performance across global logistics networks.

It is an individual contributor role with travel to US and Europe and requires leading global initiatives through requirements, milestones and cross-functional alignment. The successful candidate will bring senior-level experience in supply chain, logistics