Global Privacy Program Manager, DSR & Governance

AbbVie Inc.; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a Privacy Program Manager to join the Programs Management and Operations Team. You will lead privacy accountability assessments, support the Privacy Accountability Assessment model, and help ensure timely, well-documented governance across jurisdictions and functions, coordinating with legal, security, and product teams to embed privacy by design.

This role shapes enterprise privacy strategy and operational readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Compliance or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 5+ years of privacy, compliance, or program management experience.
• Privacy certifications such as IAPP CIPP, CIPM, or equivalent.
• Experience supporting privacy governance programs and DSR processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mature privacy program activities related to accountability assessment obligations and case management.
• Support and drive the Privacy Accountability Assessment operating model across jurisdictions and functions.
• Support design and maintenance of work instructions and accountability controls.
• Coordinate privacy privacy by design requirements with technology lifecycle processes.
• Serve as advisor to data intake, inventory and risk classification governance related to privacy.
• Support global DSR and privacy complaints operating model across jurisdictions.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and automate privacy workflows.
• Support internal audits, external inspections, and governance reviews with documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree (relevant field)

Privacy certifications (IAPP CIPP, CIPM)

Job description

AbbVie is seeking a Privacy Program Manager to join the Programs Management and Operations Team. You will lead privacy accountability assessments, support the Privacy Accountability Assessment model, and help ensure timely, well-documented governance across jurisdictions and functions, coordinating with legal, security, and product teams to embed privacy by design.

This role shapes enterprise privacy strategy and operational readiness.