Senior Manager, Business Operations
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Job Location:
North Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
As a member of the Business Operations team the Senior Manager Business Operations will serve as a strategic and tactical partner to the Development Sciences function within AbbVies Research and Development organization. This role is primarily responsible for managing the operational and financial aspects of the Preclinical Safety department. This position will collaborate with functional leadership to plan projects and execute activities that align with departmental strategies goals and objectives.
The successful candidate will stay abreast of internal and external best practices and drive implementation of process improvements as appropriate. She or he will have significant input into strategic decision-making affecting assigned business areas.
Job level will be commensurate with the candidates experience.
Responsibilities:
- Lead operational activities to enhance functional capabilities efficiencies and culture. This includes resource and capability planning contracts management demand/capacity modeling facilitation and moderation of team meetings and general support of departmental goals.
- In collaboration with function leadership forecast construct and manage budgets. Forecast and manage implications of alternative development scenarios.
- Provide leadership and develop strategic recommendations to ensure all functional areas operate within the current Plan/Update budget.
- Serve as local finance resource.
- Support the advancement of broader Development Sciences Strategic objectives in collaboration with Business Operations leadership and peers. Participate in building group capabilities through process improvements and identification of issues/opportunities.
- May be responsible for overseeing operations activities/ projects managed by others within the function(s).
Qualifications :
- MS/BS degree in a scientific or business field and at least 7 years in a scientific or business function within the pharmaceutical industry.
- Ph.D. may substitute for 2 years of industry experience.
- Advanced knowledge of standard business processes and systems including project management practices portfolio review finance and budgeting is strongly preferred.
- Operations experience with large budget and matrixed environment is preferred.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and track record for successful project management.
- Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills to achieve goals through interface with internal researchers and senior management.
- Strong planning and organizational skills and the ability to work effectively and efficiently in a dynamic environment with competing projects and deadlines. Ability to manage multiple priorities/projects.
- Experienced in situations of conflict resolution and problem solving. Proactive and positive team player. Ability to build strong business relationships foster teamwork and influence decision-making at multiple levels.
Additional Information :
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
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 thetime of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic locationand 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 anybonus commission incentive benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys soleand absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys 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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Employment Type :
Full-time
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AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating medicines and solutions that put impact first for patients, communities, and our world. We aim to address complex health issues and enhance people's lives through our core therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuro ... View more
