Head of Operational Excellence, Government Affairs

AbbVie Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie Inc. in Chicago seeks a Director of Operational Excellence for Government Affairs. You will define the strategy for process standardization, reporting integration, and automation across Global Policy and related functions.

You will partner with senior leaders in Finance, Legal, and Compliance to deliver enterprise-scale improvements and scalable processes. The role emphasizes leading a team, integrating data, and delivering measurable governance and efficiency outcomes in a regulated

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Progressive cross-functional experience in a large, regulated organization; 12+ years.
• Proven ability to lead in a matrixed environment with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead operational excellence strategy for Government Affairs.
• Drive data integration, reporting, and automation to enable efficiency gains.
• Lead training programs and develop a high-performing team.
• Ensure governance, SOPs, and scalable processes across units.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Strategic leadership

Data analytics

Excel

Power BI

SAP

Alteryx/Tableau

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or Finance

MBA or equivalent advanced degree

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SAP

Alteryx

Tableau

Job description

AbbVie Inc. in Chicago seeks a Director of Operational Excellence for Government Affairs. You will define the strategy for process standardization, reporting integration, and automation across Global Policy and related functions.

You will partner with senior leaders in Finance, Legal, and Compliance to deliver enterprise-scale improvements and scalable processes. The role emphasizes leading a team, integrating data, and delivering measurable governance and efficiency outcomes in a regulated