Strategic Director, Medical Device Portfolio & Programs

BioSpace; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a Director of Portfolio Program Management to lead high-impact programs in Aesthetics Medicine, shaping asset strategy and driving delivery across global initiatives. You will partner with ASL, asset strategy planners, and PM teams to launch novel medical devices and expand indications, while mentoring teams in a dynamic, cross-functional setting.

The role emphasizes strategic execution, governance, and stakeholder engagement to accelerate innovation in medical devices within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or related field.
• 812 years of experience in medical device R&D and/or pharmaceutical R&D.
• At least 5 years of direct project management experience in drug/device or product development projects.
• Strong knowledge of global device development, product registration, and launch processes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and meeting facilitation skills.
• Proficiency with enterprise-level project and portfolio management tools.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Define asset strategy and execution plans with Asset Strategy Leader, planner, and PMTs.
• Lead operational execution of the asset portfolio across products, indications, and projects.
• Drive collaboration and alignment across asset and deliverable teams via the Asset Project Management Team.
• Develop, monitor, and manage cross-functional project plans to align with asset strategy and team objectives.
• Guide teams through governance reviews and stage-gate approvals.
• Identify, assess, and resolve project risks and issues.
• Support timely execution of portfolio milestones, timelines, and budgets.
• Facilitate cross-functional team meetings with agendas and action items.
• Communicate portfolio status, risks, and key decisions to leadership.
• Contribute to department initiatives, documentation, and reporting.
• Mentor junior team members and support TASC meetings.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Life Sciences/Engineering

Job description

AbbVie is seeking a Director of Portfolio Program Management to lead high-impact programs in Aesthetics Medicine, shaping asset strategy and driving delivery across global initiatives. You will partner with ASL, asset strategy planners, and PM teams to launch novel medical devices and expand indications, while mentoring teams in a dynamic, cross-functional setting.

The role emphasizes strategic execution, governance, and stakeholder engagement to accelerate innovation in medical devices within a