Innovation & Strategy Associate Director

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; South San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 269,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie’s Innovation, Insights & Transformation (IIT) group seeks an Associate Director, Innovation to partner with AbbVie leaders and optimize value across assets. This role requires biopharma acumen, strong strategic insight, and the ability to drive mission-critical initiatives with cross-functional teams.

The position is based in North Chicago, IL or South San Francisco, CA with a minimum of three onsite days in a hybrid setup, and involves working closely with senior leadership to shape

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree highly preferred.
• 6+ years with Bachelor's; 4+ with Masters; 2+ with Doctorate.
• Professional consulting experience in biotechnology/pharmaceuticals highly preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end strategic innovation and execution for AbbVie’s top commercial assets.
• Support strategic initiatives addressing mission-critical questions for future success.
• Lead modules within cross-functional initiatives; guide research, analytics, and recommendations.
• Monitor external trends and advise on AbbVie’s strategic responses.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree (PhD/MD/MBA)

Job description

AbbVie’s Innovation, Insights & Transformation (IIT) group seeks an Associate Director, Innovation to partner with AbbVie leaders and optimize value across assets. This role requires biopharma acumen, strong strategic insight, and the ability to drive mission-critical initiatives with cross-functional teams.

The position is based in North Chicago, IL or South San Francisco, CA with a minimum of three onsite days in a hybrid setup, and involves working closely with senior leadership to shape