Strategic BD & Acquisitions Program Lead

AbbVie Inc.; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) and long‑term incentive plans

Job summary

AbbVie Inc. is seeking an Associate Director of Program Management & Business Development to lead strategic projects and new business opportunities in a global pharmaceutical environment.

You will manage cross-functional teams, conduct due diligence, and support integration of new opportunities aligned with corporate strategy. Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential for success in senior stakeholder interactions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in pharmaceutical industry or related field.
• Experience in program management and/or business development.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in a matrix setting.
• Experience with due diligence and deal evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic projects and program opportunities from evaluation to execution.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and external partners for due diligence.
• Oversee negotiations and execution of partnerships, agreements, and acquisitions.
• Prepare and present opportunity assessments to senior management.

Skills

Program management

Business development

Cross-functional leadership

Due diligence

Negotiation

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Education

Engineering/ Chemistry/ Pharmaceutical Sciences/ Business

MBA preferred

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

CRM/BI tools

Job description

AbbVie Inc. is seeking an Associate Director of Program Management & Business Development to lead strategic projects and new business opportunities in a global pharmaceutical environment.

You will manage cross-functional teams, conduct due diligence, and support integration of new opportunities aligned with corporate strategy. Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential for success in senior stakeholder interactions.