Manager, Portfolio Management

AbbVie; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a Project Manager in North Chicago, IL, who is experienced in leadership and accountable for overall project implementation. This role involves leading project teams, managing project activities, and developing project plans. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in science, minimum 6 years in project management within the pharmaceutical sector, and strong interpersonal and analytical skills. Competitive benefits and a commitment to innovation are part of the package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of industry experience in project management in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device industries.
• Minimum of 2 years of project experience in product development, quality assurance, or similar fields.
• Ability to lead and facilitate multiple activities and resources.

Responsibilities

• Effectively lead project teams and build relationships with stakeholders.
• Define project objectives and manage project activities.
• Develop integrated project plans and drive alignment with company strategies.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Effective written and oral communication skills

Strong analytical capabilities

Leadership abilities

Technical aptitude

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in science or related field

Tools

Six Sigma

PMP certifications

Job description

Job Description

The Project Manager is experienced in leadership, accountable for overall project implementation, and will work with stakeholders in multiple functional areas in and outside of the function. The product manager is a change agent who is passionate, with high energy, and is results-oriented with a creative and analytical mind. Experience with advanced project management tools and processes is desirable. Individuals should have the ability to manage critical situations.

Responsibilities

• Effectively lead project teams while building positive professional relationships with stakeholders.
• Define project objectives, requirements, and assumptions necessary to structure a project or activity.
• Plan, schedule, and control project activities to fulfill objectives and satisfy project requirements.
• Develop and drive integrated project plans, aligning project tactics with project strategy and global purchasing or AbbVie strategies.
• Establish, maintain, and lead high performance project teams, serving as the project advocate within the organization.
• Lead, coordinate, facilitate, and motivate all associated project resources to gain alignment on project goals and deliverables including project risk assessment and contingency planning to assure successful project completion.
• Manage projects within established scope, schedule, and budget.
• Develop and document high-level strategies for accomplishing specific project objectives.
• Facilitate and lead effective project meetings, manage change and conflict, and develop resource planning estimates to manage project workload and productivity.
• Support project management team members to ensure success of projects while maintaining customer service focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in science or related field.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical capabilities with strong technical aptitude and displayed ability to grasp a general knowledge of multiple disciplines and technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to grasp strategic concepts and develop strategies and to effectively organize and structure activities around those strategies.
• Ability to lead and facilitate multiple activities and resources.
• Good general understanding of business and financial principles.
• Minimum of 6 years of industry experience related to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and/or medical device industries in project management, purchasing, supply chain, or similar roles.
• Minimum of 2 years of Project experience related to one or more of the following: product development and launch, business process optimization, technology transfer, regulatory submission/regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and/or alliance management. Including strong computer skills.
• Desirable but not required: Knowledge and application of a disciplined project management process (Six Sigma and PMP certifications are a plus).

Additional Information

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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