Operations & Innovation Manager - Global Clinical Sciences

AbbVie; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie in North Chicago, IL seeks a Manager of Technology and Innovation to advance Clinical Sciences by driving ideation, proof of concept, and scalable solutions. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders, vendors, and cross-functional teams to design strategic initiatives and execute operational excellence projects.

The role emphasizes supporting early development for innovative tech solutions, presenting key information to management, and shaping departmental strategies while nurturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master of Science (BSc/MSc), or PhD in Science or Business-related Field.
• Team, drug development, or project management related experience.
• Basic knowledge of project management practices, portfolio review, finance, and communications.
• Experience supporting clinical research/drug development and/or regulatory/pharmacovigilance/compliance department operations.
• May only have uni-faceted, narrowly-focused experience in one function.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective project management for initiatives within AbbVie Community of Science as well as cross-functionally. Drive teams to execute defined deliverables.
• Lead teams on special projects related to the team, such as Hackathons, Innovation Challenge, Postdoc Summit, Celebration of Science.
• Build relationships with Finance, Project Office, Project Management, all Therapeutic Areas, and all non-clinical Functions to accomplish objectives across time zones.
• Support Project Management requests from Senior Leadership of R&D Capabilities.
• Assist with strategic design, tactical execution, and establishing strategic planning for global operations activities and projects.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives.
• Track actual expenses against plan. Forecast budget LBEs as required.
• Assist with planning and implementation of activities and projects to achieve departmental strategies, goals, and objectives.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Budget forecasting

Regulatory/compliance awareness

Clinical research knowledge

Education

Bachelor/Master of Science (BSc/MSc) or PhD

Job description

AbbVie in North Chicago, IL seeks a Manager of Technology and Innovation to advance Clinical Sciences by driving ideation, proof of concept, and scalable solutions. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders, vendors, and cross-functional teams to design strategic initiatives and execute operational excellence projects.

The role emphasizes supporting early development for innovative tech solutions, presenting key information to management, and shaping departmental strategies while nurturing