Senior Project Manager, R&D

Biopharma Careers; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie in Chicago seeks a Senior Project Manager, R&D to drive strategic, cross-functional initiatives across ACOS and related programs. You will craft scope, timelines and milestones, manage dependencies, and deliver programs end-to-end while coordinating with sponsors and leadership.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s or Master’s in a related field with substantial experience in complex, matrix environments and strong written and verbal communication skills to influence without direct

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required; 7+ years related experience or Master’s with 6+ years
• Experience in complex, matrix environments and cross-functional teams
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional initiatives in R&D, driving strategic programs to completion
• Develop program roadmaps with workstreams and milestones; translate executive vision into actionable plans
• Proactively identify risks, issues and dependencies; present mitigation options to sponsors
• Provide regular project status updates to sponsors and leadership; document lessons learned and action plans

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

# Senior Project Manager, R&DNorth Chicago, IL Full-timeNotify me about similar jobsView Full Job & Apply at AbbVieAbbVie is the source of truth for this posting and owns the application process. We surface normalized context and market comparison you won't find on the original listing.## About this opportunityCompany 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 at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram , X and YouTube.Job DescriptionThe Senior Project Manager, ACOS plays a pivotal role in driving strategic, cross-functional initiatives that support, connects and elevates the AbbVie Community of Science. This role is central to delivering R&D cross functional efforts including transformational projects within ACOS (i.e., ACOS Reimagined), supporting R&D recognition events, and enabling our strategic priorities. Ensure coordinated project management of multiple initiatives to bring assigned project(s) to completion. This role will report to the Director of R&D Change Management and ACOS Program Management.Formulates project scope, timelines and deliverables independently[TS1] . Seeks final input from sponsors and management. Prioritizes work associated the project(s).Proactively identifies and defines projects risks and develops mitigation plans; identifies problems/ issues and provides options to management.Reports project status to various levels of management and technical/ project management support to others outside department.Routinely communicates with the project team through regular team meetings, ad hoc discussions and documented meeting minutes.Executes projects in compliance with processes and procedures. Offers suggestions and assists in selection process for appropriate project team membersDocuments “lessons learned” as appropriate and develops actions plan to address improvement initiatives.Utilizes project tools (work plan, action item log, issue log, etc.) to manage project according to plan.Demonstrate team leadership skills and ability to influence without direct authority. Build and maintain positive relationships.Identify, track and manage cross-project dependencies to prevent bottlenecks. Proactively identify and mitigate programmatic risks, system issues and conflicts.Translate executive vision into a structured program roadmap with clear workstreams and milestones.QualificationsBachelor’s degree or equivalent is required and 7 years of related work experience; or Master’s degree with 6 years of related work experienceExperience working in a complex and matric environment. Strong communication skills, both oral and written.