Senior Oncology Deliverables Program Lead

AbbVie; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

AbbVie in North Chicago, IL is seeking a senior Program Manager to serve as a core strategic partner for Deliverable Teams, translating asset strategies into executable plans and governance-ready inputs. The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership across R&D, commercial, and operations to optimize timelines and risk management.

You will co-chair discussions, drive clear decision-making, and maintain disciplined reporting to elevate team performance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability in strategic thinking, leadership, and strategic communication.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across audiences.
• Knowledge of program management practices in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams in a core function.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a core strategic partner to Deliverable Teams, coordinating activities and deliverables.
• Bring critical thinking and enterprise perspective to cross-functional discussions.
• Provide proactive program management support with effective meetings and follow-up.
• Drive cross-functional alignment, decision-making, and focused strategy discussions.
• Apply risk assessment to identify obstacles and improve execution.
• Maintain disciplined tracking, reporting, and governance-ready inputs.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Program management

Communication

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

AbbVie in North Chicago, IL is seeking a senior Program Manager to serve as a core strategic partner for Deliverable Teams, translating asset strategies into executable plans and governance-ready inputs. The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership across R&D, commercial, and operations to optimize timelines and risk management.

You will co-chair discussions, drive clear decision-making, and maintain disciplined reporting to elevate team performance.