Incentive Compensation Operations Lead

AbbVie Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie Inc. is seeking an Associate Director of Incentive Compensation Operations (ICO) to lead design and implementation of sales incentive programs. You will harmonize data, define business rules, and partner with TA leads, field teams, and vendors to optimize incentive processes.

This role sits in the Analytics & Performance Analytics function, guiding strategic initiatives, audits, and continuous improvement across franchises while ensuring compliance and scalability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 8+ years of analytical or commercial operations experience.
• Experience partnering with leadership to solve problems and gain support for solutions.
• Strong analytical and communication skills to influence across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead ICO Managers to build expertise and accountability.
• Oversee vendor relationships and ensure projects stay on schedule and budget.
• Standardize processes across franchises while allowing TA-specific needs.
• Design and implement continuous improvement for data audits and business rules.
• Partner with TA IC leads and field teams to harmonize sales crediting.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Commercial operations

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS)

Tools

Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint

Claude

Job description

AbbVie Inc. is seeking an Associate Director of Incentive Compensation Operations (ICO) to lead design and implementation of sales incentive programs. You will harmonize data, define business rules, and partner with TA leads, field teams, and vendors to optimize incentive processes.

This role sits in the Analytics & Performance Analytics function, guiding strategic initiatives, audits, and continuous improvement across franchises while ensuring compliance and scalability.