Senior Trade Program Lead – Immunology Contracting & Governance

Allergan; Mettawa (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking an Associate Director, Trade Program Solutions – Immunology to lead ISN contracting strategy and lifecycle management within our Immunology portfolio. You will partner with Legal, Compliance, Finance, and external pharmacy/data partners to deliver compliant, scalable programs and exceptional patient experiences.

The role requires strong contract drafting, budget management, and cross-functional leadership, with a focus on governance, risk, and operational excellence across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 3 years of contract drafting and redlining experience, including at least 2 years in a client‑side environment.
• Demonstrated contract drafting, negotiation coordination, financial acumen, and budget‑management capability.
• Strong program and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and lead multiple complex cross‑functional initiatives.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; strong analytical, problem‑solving, planning, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Track record of sustained, high‑level contribution across multiple projects and processes, with rigorous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead ISN contracting strategy, operating governance, and lifecycle management from program design through implementation, optimization, renewal, or transition.
• Develop and direct contracting strategy for specialty and retail pharmacy CDAs, FFS and data SOWs, MSAs, Advisory Boards, and customer engagement events across applicable therapeutic areas.
• Provide senior oversight of the end-to-end contract lifecycle, including Fair Market Value review, drafting and redlining, negotiation coordination, approvals, signature, purchase-order readiness, implementation, documentation, and invoice reconciliation.
• Establish governance, prioritization, and escalation mechanisms for contract flow based on program expirations, business need, approval requirements, risk considerations, and available budget.
• Own ISN budget stewardship and forecast accountability, using invoice reconciliation, resource planning, and forward-looking analysis to inform business decisions.
• Set expectations for operational excellence, including vendor and purchasing readiness after execution, complete contract documentation in the designated contract-management process, and disciplined program controls.
• Partner with Legal and Compliance to embed risk-based review and adherence to applicable corporate and divisional compliance policies and guidelines.
• Lead performance analytics and management routines that translate program, partner, financial, and operational insights into recommendations and corrective actions.
• Build capabilities across internal stakeholders and external partners through clear operating expectations, effective communications, and practical guidance on program and contracting requirements.

Skills

Contract drafting

Budget management

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

AbbVie is seeking an Associate Director, Trade Program Solutions – Immunology to lead ISN contracting strategy and lifecycle management within our Immunology portfolio. You will partner with Legal, Compliance, Finance, and external pharmacy/data partners to deliver compliant, scalable programs and exceptional patient experiences.

The role requires strong contract drafting, budget management, and cross-functional leadership, with a focus on governance, risk, and operational excellence across