Operations Director

AbbVie; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 188,000 - 298,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness budget

Retirement matching

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking an Operations Director in Downey, CA to lead high-stakes projects and coach junior directors. The role emphasizes problem solving, cross-functional collaboration, and steady leadership across time zones.

Expect a substantial salary and a clear path for advancement within AbbVie, with emphasis on reliability, strategic thinking, and a hands-on approach to project delivery. Downey-based, on-site environment with a focus on executive-level performance.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to collaborate across teams and time zones.
• Strong interpersonal skills and positive presence.
• Sharp attention to detail in fast-paced environments.
• Active listening and effective communication in real-world settings.

Responsibilities

• Coach newer director teammates through initial projects.
• Detect customer service regressions before they escalate.
• Maintain AbbVie account stability during high-volume periods.
• Manage stress across multiple time zones and tools.
• Own projects from kickoff to final delivery.
• Keep stress-management documentation up to date.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Active listening

Problem solving

Calm under pressure

Job description

We saved the Operations Director spot at AbbVie for someone who treats Problem Solving like a question worth asking again every Downey, CA morning. Take stock: $188,000 - $298,000, temporary, 12 years of Work-Life Balance, and a director title that grows teeth as you prove yourself.

Key Responsibilities

• Coach newer director teammates through their first messy general project
• Catch the Customer Service regression a tired reviewer would miss
• Keep a steady hand on AbbVie accounts when volume spikes
• Carry the Stress Management thread across three time zones and two tools
• Own assigned projects from kickoff through final delivery
• Keep Stress Management documentation current as the work outpaces it

What You'll Bring

• Proven aptitude for Cross-Functional Collaboration, ideally near Downey, CA
• Strong rapport-building skills and a genuinely positive presence
• An AbbVie mindset: scrappy today, scalable tomorrow
• Curiosity and a continuous drive to sharpen your general craft
• A steady hand when three priorities all claim to be number one
• Judgment seasoned by at least 12 years of real consequences
• Working understanding of both Active Listening and Attention to Detail in real-world settings

People choose AbbVie because we pair high-growth technology with a team that genuinely cares, right here in Downey. You'll find a flat structure where the best argument wins, regardless of title.

We provide $188,000 - $298,000, a wellness budget, retirement matching, and clear milestones for moving up to the next director.

Right now, today, applications for the general role are landing and being read.

We're hiring, and your application could be the one we've been waiting for.