Senior Associate, Process Excellence

PowerToFly; Illinois; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie in the United States (Illinois) is seeking a Senior Associate, Process Excellence to support commercial program and service contract management within the oncology portfolio. You will collaborate with Brand, Legal, OEC, Field Operations, Finance, IT, and more to execute requests, coordinate workflows, and drive efficient operations.

The role emphasizes day-to-day operations, data tracking, reporting, and cross-functional teamwork to improve productivity and quality while maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or applicable work experience.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Highly self-motivated, detailed and results-oriented; able to manage own schedule, work independently, track activities and expenditures.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Possesses strong project management, verbal, written and professional skills.
• Can effectively work with various departments and communicate clearly.
• Comfortable with last-minute requests and changes.
• Can thrive in an environment with some ambiguity.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple competing priorities.
• Easily able to learn various new programs and processes.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operational activities and ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time.
• Assist with coordination of workflows, processes, and administrative activities.
• Track, compile, and maintain operational data, reports, and records.
• Identify and raise issues, gaps, or delays affecting operational performance.
• Partner with team members and cross-functional stakeholders to support business needs.
• Assist with process improvements to increase efficiency and consistency.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, standards, and applicable regulations.
• Support meeting preparation, documentation, and follow-up actions.
• Help monitor metrics and provide updates to leadership as needed.
• Contribute to initiatives that improve productivity, quality, and customer service.

Skills

Strong organizational, communication,

Time management

Adaptability

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or applicable work experience

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Company Description

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onLinkedIn,Facebook,Instagram,XandYouTube.

Job Description

It is an exciting time to join AbbVie’s growing oncology team as we pursue our mission to have a remarkable impact on the lives of people affected by cancer.For more information, please visit abbvieoncology.com.

AbbVie Oncology Capabilities and Operation’s mission is to relentlessly advance excellence in oncology capabilities, operations, and advocacy through integrated teamwork and strong collaborations. With our unparalleled perspective across the portfolio, we aim to drive impactful outcomes that continually elevate the internal and external presence of AbbVie Oncology. By fostering agility and innovation, we are committed to unlocking what’s next for the benefit of our patients, our people, and our business.

The Senior Associate, Process Excellence will be responsible for commercial program and service contract management for AbbVie’s oncology portfolio. The successful candidate will closely collaborate with the U.S. Oncology Brand, Legal, Office of Ethics and Compliance (OEC), Field Operations, Field Sales, Central Consultancy Group (CCG), Finance, Purchasing, IT, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Vendor Management to execute commercial program and service requests.

The Senior Associate, Process Excellence supports day-to-day business operations and contributes to the efficient execution of operational processes. This role assists with workflow coordination, data tracking, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration to help ensure smooth and effective operations.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Support daily operational activities and ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time
• Assist with coordination of workflows, processes, and administrative activities
• Track, compile, and maintain operational data, reports, and records
• Identify and raise issues, gaps, or delays affecting operational performance
• Partner with team members and cross-functional stakeholders to support business needs
• Assist with process improvements to increase efficiency and consistency
• Maintain compliance with company policies, standards, and applicable regulations
• Support meeting preparation, documentation, and follow-up actions
• Help monitor metrics and provide updates to leadership as needed
• Contribute to initiatives that improve productivity, quality, and customer service

Other Responsibilities Include:

• Provide coverage support in the absence of other direct or cross-functional team members
• Assists Oncology Operations team with seasonal initiatives that require additional operational support

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree or applicable work experience
• 3+ years of professional experience
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Highly self-motivated, detailed and results-oriented; able to manage own schedule, work independently, track activities and expenditures
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills
• Possesses strong project management, verbal, written and professional skills
• Can effectively work with various departments and communicate clearly
• Comfortable with last-minute requests and changes
• Can thrive in an environment with some ambiguity
• Ability to effectively manage multiple competing priorities
• Easily able to learn various new programs and processes

Preferred:

• Background with Contracts (Master Service Agreement, Statement of Work, and Work Order)
• Experience with funding requirements for Healthcare Organizations and Healthcare Providers
• Familiarity with Group Purchasing Organizations
• History providing support to suppliers and resolving payment challenges
• Proficiency of AbbVie policies, procedures, culture, and other brand team operations
• Pharmaceutical industry experience
• Knowledge and experience in hematology and solid tumor markets
• Continuous Improvement and/or Change Management skills
• Familiarity with launching technology and tools to improve operational efforts

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law:

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at thetimeofthis posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographiclocation,andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin thefuture.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.
• This job is eligible toparticipatein our short-term incentiveprograms.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.Theamountandavailabilityof anybonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or anyother form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company'ssole andabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodifiedat the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.

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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What AbbVie Has to Offer

Our work can—and does—have a tangible, lasting impact on millions of people. But it’s not just the results that matter. How we achieve them matters, too. Leading with purpose, we work to build a more sustainable future for generations to come. We do that by putting our expertise, resources and talent to work to make a real difference for patients, communities and our world.