Head of Enterprise Learning & Development

AbbVie; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie in Illinois is seeking a hands-on leader to build and evolve enterprise-wide development experiences that strengthen leadership, workforce capability, and organizational performance. The role blends strategic thinking with execution, developing scalable solutions and driving adoption.

You will design content for virtual and in-person experiences, collaborate with Learning & Development and cross-functional partners, and manage pilots, vendors, and communications while measuring impact and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in large initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, editing essential.
• Proficiency in project management.
• Expertise in instructional design.
• Proficient with Adobe Suite, MS Office, Publisher; WebEx and OneDrive.

Responsibilities

• Identify enterprise development needs and translate into scalable solutions.
• Lead enterprise-wide development initiatives across functions.
• Drive continuous improvement and future readiness.
• Design and deliver development experiences from concept to adoption.
• Create content for various learning formats.
• Ensure quality, measure impact, and align with business priorities.
• Coordinate project plans, resources, timelines, and vendors.
• Communicate status and strategic recommendations to stakeholders.
• Manage external learning providers and contracts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Instructional design

Project management

AI mindset

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe Suite

MS Office

Publisher

WebEx

OneDrive

Job description

AbbVie in Illinois is seeking a hands-on leader to build and evolve enterprise-wide development experiences that strengthen leadership, workforce capability, and organizational performance. The role blends strategic thinking with execution, developing scalable solutions and driving adoption.

You will design content for virtual and in-person experiences, collaborate with Learning & Development and cross-functional partners, and manage pilots, vendors, and communications while measuring impact and