Strategic Operations Lead (Chief of Staff)

AbbVie Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 269,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie Inc. in Irvine, CA is seeking an Associate Director, Strategy & Operations (Chief of Staff) to shape the structure and operating discipline for a growing Practice Economics organization.

You will translate priorities into plans, governance, execution, and measurable impact across a matrixed leadership team. Based in Irvine, this senior role requires strategic thinking, strong business judgment, and a track record of influencing across functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in strategy, business operations, commercial operations, or related functions.
• Experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives in a matrixed environment.
• Healthcare, aesthetics, pharmaceutical, medical device, or related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning & Business Insights: define, refine and execute strategic priorities with annual and long-range planning, goals, roadmaps and measurable outcomes.
• Business Operations & Governance: establish cadence, governance mechanisms, reviews and accountability routines.
• Cross-Functional Initiative Leadership: lead high-priority initiatives across multiple functions.
• Organizational Effectiveness & Ways of Working: evolve operating model, governance, and role clarity.
• Executive Communications & Special Projects: produce concise, executive-ready presentations and strategic narratives.
• Performance Management & Accountability: develop dashboards and scorecards for tracking performance and risks.
• Stakeholder Alignment & Influence: secure alignment across diverse priorities and timelines.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Analytical capability

Influence without authority

Operating rhythms

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA preferred

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

AbbVie Inc. in Irvine, CA is seeking an Associate Director, Strategy & Operations (Chief of Staff) to shape the structure and operating discipline for a growing Practice Economics organization.

You will translate priorities into plans, governance, execution, and measurable impact across a matrixed leadership team. Based in Irvine, this senior role requires strategic thinking, strong business judgment, and a track record of influencing across functions.