Strategic BD & Acquisitions Program Lead

BioSpace; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

AbbVie in North Chicago, IL seeks Associate Director of Program Management & Business Development to lead strategic projects enabling launches through new business opportunities. This role oversees due diligence, cross-functional teams, and integration efforts aligned with corporate strategy.

Responsibilities include evaluating opportunities, liaising with external parties, negotiating terms, and delivering executive-ready presentations.

Qualifications

• Broad operations, program management and/or business development experience in pharma.
• Ability to evaluate opportunities and lead due diligence with senior stakeholders.
• Strong presentation and influencing skills for executive audiences.

Responsibilities

• Maintain best-in-class program management and business development evaluation processes.
• Ensure programs meet timelines, budgets, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead cross-functional teams to conduct due diligence on new opportunities.
• Manage interactions with external parties for partnerships and acquisitions.
• Contribute to negotiation of program-related agreements and terms.
• Prepare opportunity assessments and executive-level summaries.
• Deliver presentations to senior management seeking approval for new programs.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Negotiation

Financial acumen

Analytical skills

Communication

Influencing senior leadership

Education

Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or Business

MBA preferred

Job description

AbbVie in North Chicago, IL seeks Associate Director of Program Management & Business Development to lead strategic projects enabling launches through new business opportunities. This role oversees due diligence, cross-functional teams, and integration efforts aligned with corporate strategy.

Responsibilities include evaluating opportunities, liaising with external parties, negotiating terms, and delivering executive-ready presentations.