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As part of the Search & Evaluation (S&E) Group within the Corporate Business and Strategy Organization (CBSO), the Search & Evaluation Strategy Director & Chief of Staff will directly support the Vice President of S&E and act as a driver for organizational development, execution of strategic initiatives, design and implementation of processes and process improvements, and scientific/technical assessment for special projects. In addition, the Search & Evaluation Strategy Director & Chief of Staff will work closely with S&E therapeutic area (TA) heads on specific projects, in support of projects that execute against AbbVie’s strategic Business Development (BD) priorities, to meet our TA and pipeline goals.
Responsibilities:
Provide support to the Vice President, S&E, to help achieve enterprise goals for External Innovation/BD
Lead cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives supporting achievement of goals set for External Innovation/BD
Lead and support planning processes (BD Strategy, Financial Planning, organizational development, business processes)
Lead special projects (e.g., scientific/technical assessments in support of go/No-go decisions for M&A or partnering opportunities outside of current core TAs)
Provide dedicated support when large or complex assessments or diligence processes are active, by acting as a bridge and integrator across functions
Lead developing materials for the VP, S&E to enable executive leadership decision-making on large deals
Lead developing materials for the VP, S&E for internal and external communication purposes
Provide support to S&E leads for ongoing assessments, diligence processes and transactions
Translate overarching strategies into various tactical plans for S&E that help achieve S&E-specific and shared CBSO goals for External Innovation/BD
Advanced scientific/medical degree (PhD, MD, PharmD, or equivalent)
Minimum years of industry experience: 5+, with experience driving large cross-functional initiatives / projects. Prior industry experience in R&D-related, External Innovation-focused, and/or Strategy-related roles highly preferred. MBA (or equivalent degree in a related discipline) or strategic management consulting experience is a plus
Strong understanding of the drug discovery, pharmaceutical drug development, regulatory, and commercialization process required
Demonstrated ability to drive large cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment, foster team consensus-building and deliver timely results
Strong communication skills, to effectively communicate assessments, plans, strategies and recommendations to key stakeholders across different functional domains as well as to executive audiences
Strong analytical skills to drive scientific/technical assessments and to guide high-quality, fact-based decision making
Demonstrated ability to lead and act with an entrepreneurial mindset
*Level of the role will be determined based on candidate experience level.
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The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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