Senior QA Lab Systems & Portfolio Lead

AbbVie; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Long-term incentive programs

Job summary

AbbVie in North Chicago, IL is seeking a dynamic leader to head capability within Sample Management, Stability Study Operations, and Lab Inventory across QA labs. You will shape multi-year roadmaps, drive innovative lab solutions, and coordinate with IT, manufacturing, and global QA Lab teams to deliver value.

The role requires a seasoned professional with a laboratory background, strong analytical and communication skills, and proven program management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and at least 10 years of work experience in laboratory analysis, PM, and strategic execution.
• Self-directed leader with ability to set direction and drive implementation.
• Excellent analytical, judgment and consultative capabilities and communication skills.
• Experience with Lab Systems (LIMS, ELN, CDS) and inventory/asset management.

Responsibilities

• Develops and promotes business cases for key projects and oversees a portfolio from ideation to completion with cross-functional alignment.
• Provides management oversight and implementation of projects capping in excess of $14 million.
• Ensures technology strategy and roadmaps align with business objectives and manage total cost of ownership.
• Collaborates with local teams and vendors to minimize production impact and ensure scalable solutions.
• Communicates architectures and technologies to technical and business communities.
• Identifies current and emerging needs and evaluates technology solutions balancing short- and long-term goals.
• Accountable for financial objectives and timelines of the portfolio and overall implementation.
• Builds culture, develops team members, and manages performance and succession.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Lab systems experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

LIMS

ELN

CDS

Inventory management

Asset management

Job description

AbbVie in North Chicago, IL is seeking a dynamic leader to head capability within Sample Management, Stability Study Operations, and Lab Inventory across QA labs. You will shape multi-year roadmaps, drive innovative lab solutions, and coordinate with IT, manufacturing, and global QA Lab teams to deliver value.

The role requires a seasoned professional with a laboratory background, strong analytical and communication skills, and proven program management.